These are stories about the work and impact of NCRC members in their communities. What are the economic justice needs and solutions in your community? Submit your story ideas.
At NCRC, we take immense pride in the incredible women who make our workplace stronger, smarter and more inspiring every day. Their intelligence, dedication and passion fuel our mission and shape the foundation of who we are. Having them as part of our team is both a privilege and a blessing. In addition to their […]
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This is part of a series of profiles showcasing the talented entrepreneurs of NCRC’s Community Development Fund, which provides small business loans and business training services. Primo Partners, LLC is a minority-owned franchise operator founded by cousins Antonio McBroom and Eric Taylor in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. The company operates 23 stores, including 20 Ben
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This is part of a series of profiles showcasing the talented entrepreneurs of NCRC’s Community Development Fund. NuPathways Rx Pharmacy is a minority and woman-owned small business started by Geraldine C. Okwuonu, B.S, PharmD, President/Pharmacist in Charge. Can you share a brief overview of your business and what inspired you to start it? NuPathways Rx
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This is part of a series of profiles showcasing the talented entrepreneurs of NCRC’s Community Development Fund. Vea Logistics, LLC, is a minority-owned small business franchised partner of College H.U.N.K.S. Hauling Junk & Moving, started by Justin Logan. Can you share a brief overview of your business and what inspired you to start it? At
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How one man rooted out housing discrimination with a typewriter and a calculator — and how you can use our new digital HMDA tools to follow in his footsteps.
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This is part of a series of profiles showcasing the talented entrepreneurs of NCRC’s Community Development Fund. Olive Gift Co. is a women-owned business started by Michell Ratcliffe that provides gift-giving services. Can you share a brief overview of your business and what inspired you to start it? Olive Gift Co. is a bespoke corporate
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NCRC’s membership spans more than 700 local, state and regional nonprofits, educational and faith-based institutions and government entities across the nation. Welcome to our new organizational members in December 2023: Tooley Community Development Group, Inc. Titusville, FL Urban Impact Birmingham Birmingham, AL New Jersey Environmental Justice Alliance Trenton, NJ View a map of all our
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NCRC’s membership spans more than 700 local, state and regional nonprofits, educational and faith-based institutions and government entities across the nation. Welcome to our new organizational members in November 2023: View a map of all our members. If your organization isn’t yet a member, check out the options here. And if your organization is ineligible, you
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Seen in the The Journal of Urban History: an article about contradictory ideologies in the fair housing movement, by NCRC senior policy advisor Nichole Nelson. “While the National Committee Against Discrimination in Housing (NCDH) supported ending racial discrimination in the housing market by lobbying for state and local fair housing laws and the federal Fair
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NCRC’s membership spans more than 700 local, state and regional nonprofits, educational and faith-based institutions and government entities across the nation. Welcome to our new organizational members in October: View a map of all our members. If your organization isn’t yet a member, check out the options here. And if your organization is ineligible, you
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California is in the midst of an affordable housing crisis, necessitating 1.2 million affordable homes. To combat this, they’ve adopted various policies, including density bonuses, zoning reform, and streamlined construction processes.
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With more than 700 local, state and regional nonprofits, educational and faith-based institutions and government entities making up the National Community Reinvestment Coalitions (NCRC)’s membership, it can be hard for new members to feel instantly connected. Let’s fix that by giving them a warm NCRC welcome! New organizational members in September were: If your organization
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Latino-owned businesses (LOBs) are the fastest growing segment of the US business population and, with continued efforts of capital infusion, are becoming a major economic engine for many communities. Between 2007 and 2019, for example, the number of LOBs grew by 34% while White-owned businesses (WOBs) experienced a 7% drop. In this same time period,
Over the last decade, Black women were the fastest-growing demographic of entrepreneurs in the United States. Accounting for 42% of all women who opened new businesses, the number of Black-women-owned firms grew by nearly 50% between 2014-2019. The very next year was a devastating one for small businesses everywhere – and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic
This is part of a series of profiles showcasing the talented entrepreneurs of NCRC’s DC Women’s Business Center. Advanced Technology Solutions LLC is a women-owned business started by Dionysianna Ala’ilima that provides IT consulting services. What kind of product or service do you sell? We provide IT consulting and field engineering services. Are you a
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