Voices Blog – News & views for the community development field
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![[Watch] Investing in Rural Prosperity: Framework for Advancing Economic Prosperity](https://fedcommunities.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/rural-prosperity-connecting-communities-1920x1280-1.jpg?w=1024)
[Watch] Investing in Rural Prosperity: Framework for Advancing Economic Prosperity
In this webinar, get to know a framework for advancing shared economic prosperity in rural communities across the United States. Watch on demand.
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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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[Watch] Envisioning a US economy that works for everyone
Imagine that racial and gender gaps in the labor market did not exist. Would economic benefits extend beyond people no longer facing disparities? A team of Federal Reserve community development experts created a data simulation to find out. In this webinar, learn what it reveals. Watch on demand.
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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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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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Access to broadband is more than a rural-urban divide
The pandemic has underscored how many aspects of modern life rely on high-speed internet, and how stark the difference in broadband access is for some Americans, both in rural areas and big cities.
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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.
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Why is CRA reform necessary?
Federal Reserve Governor Lael Brainard shares her views on why it’s the right time to modernize the Community Reinvestment Act.
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The Federal Reserve’s proposal to modernize CRA, explained
In the 40+ years since the CRA was enacted in 1977, the way banking is conducted has changed. It’s just one reason the Fed is looking to update the regulation we use to evaluate banks under the law.