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‘Tell me the story of your life.’ Alex Fuentes listens deeply as part of the American Voices Project
The American Voices Project began as a way to study US poverty. It has grown into a trove of personal narrative and oral history of how people across the US experienced the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Shonterria Charleston supports rural communities, even from a parking lot
For Housing Assistance Council, rural development issues include broadband access and helping veterans fund home improvement projects.
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Community bank provides critical capital so small businesses can stay afloat
CDFI helps two business owners in Philadelphia’s Chinatown find a lifeline, and a partner, right in their own backyard.
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MAPD brings communities’ mortgage relief needs into focus
When making decisions about distributing emergency pandemic-relief funds to distressed homeowners, state officials are using a new tool to identify where those funds are needed most.
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Banks help Tulsa embrace a promising future
From job training and industry-recognized skills certificates to job placement services and financial literacy education, get to know one program helping low- and moderate-income residents of Oklahoma and southwest Missouri enter the workforce.
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Eviction moratorium highlights need for tenants to have counsel
A growing number of states and cities have passed laws that say low-income tenants have the right to counsel when they’re facing eviction. Most come with funds to implement the right to counsel.
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Why are Native American-led CDFIs invisible to banks?
“In our 35 years extending credit to Native communities, not once has a bank invested in our work. Instead, we’ve relied on CDFI Fund grants, foundations, and philanthropic investors,” says Tawney Brunsch, executive director of Native CDFI Lakota Funds.
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New dashboard highlights Native Americans’ place in national labor force conversations
How are Native Americans faring in the labor market? The new Native American Labor Market Dashboard lets you track statistics are not readily available anywhere else.
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[Watch] Innovative Models to Create a More Equitable Lending Landscape for Underserved Entrepreneurs
When COVID-19 hit the US, it became clear that millions of Americans and small businesses were disconnected from the banking system. This Connecting Communities webinar covers partnerships and programs created to help fill the capital void for the small businesses struggling most. Watch on demand.
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Building wealth with financial education and homeownership
“Our lending partners have made huge financial commitments to increase minority homeownership.” Carrie Davis of Wealth Watchers shares how the Community Reinvestment Act has helped banks meet the needs of communities.
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Community Reinvestment Act modernization for economically vulnerable populations
Could CRA modernization drive more inclusive community development for individuals with disabilities, especially those at the intersection of race or ethnicity?
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How to get laptops to more people and communities
When Beth Drum heard that families in her area needed computers for remote work and school, she enlisted her employer’s help to get 400 refurbished laptops to their community. Here’s how she did it.