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SUMMARY:Understanding Your Clients: Estimating SNAP E&T Eligibility & Referrals
DESCRIPTION:In this session\, NCRC’s Economic Mobility team will be joined by Andrew Schramm from the Seattle Jobs Initiative (SJI) to review general SNAP and SNAP Employment and Training (SNAP E&T) eligibility criteria and explore how referral processes work between administering agencies and service providers.  We will also cover the basic programmatic requirements that third-party partners have and discuss approaches to overcoming common challenges that emerging TPPs face with their programs.  Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions and learn from real-world examples of other programs toward the end of the session.
URL:https://www.ncrc.org/event/understanding-your-clients-estimating-snap-et-eligibility-referrals/
CATEGORIES:Live,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T140000
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SUMMARY:Opportunity Zones 2.0: From Policy to Community Impact
DESCRIPTION:This webinar explores the evolving Opportunity Zone landscape and what it means for housing\, economic development\, and community investment practitioners. Participants will gain a practical understanding of Opportunity Zones 2.0\, emerging policy changes\, workforce housing strategies\, and how to build strong project pipelines that align private capital with community priorities. Through real world examples and implementation strategies\, learners will leave better equipped to support impactful development\, strengthen partnerships\, and connect investment opportunities to long term community wealth building.  \n\n\n\nCost: Free for members! $50 for non-members.
URL:https://www.ncrc.org/event/opportunity-zones-2-0-from-policy-to-community-impact/
CATEGORIES:Live,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T080000
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SUMMARY:ONWARD 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join Gregory Dyson at Onward 2026 for the session “Pressure Points and Possibilities: The Future of Community Development Intermediaries\,” taking place on June 17\, 2026\, at 8:00 a.m. in the Grand Ballroom at The Westin New Orleans. \n\n\n\nThis main stage discussion will bring together leaders from intermediary organizations to explore the most pressing challenges facing the CDFI field today\, opportunities for stronger collaboration across the ecosystem\, and ways to collectively shape a more resilient and impactful future for community development finance. The conversation will focus on navigating current headwinds\, identifying shared priorities\, and elevating strategies that strengthen and align support for CDFIs nationwide. \n\n\n\nAs someone already attending the conference\, we immediately thought of you as a leader whose insights could meaningfully contribute to this dialogue. We are intentionally drawing upon the expertise already present in the room\, and your experience and perspective would add tremendous value to the conversation. We believe your contributions would help ground the discussion in both practical insights and a forward-looking vision. \n\n\n\nThis plenary session will serve as a cornerstone of the convening\, bringing together approximately 170 attendees from across the field\, including CDFI leaders and staff\, philanthropic organizations\, banks\, and other key industry stakeholders.
URL:https://www.ncrc.org/event/onward-2026/
CATEGORIES:Live,NCRC Speaking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260622T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260624T160000
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SUMMARY:Becoming a HECM Certified Housing Counselor
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a comprehensive\, three-day Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) counseling training designed to prepare you to earn your HECM Counseling Certification. This course deepens your understanding of HECM and builds the skills needed to conduct effective\, compliant counseling sessions. Through clear instruction and real-world examples\, participants will gain a thorough understanding of HUD’s HECM counseling standards\, including regulations\, counselor responsibilities\, and disclosure requirements. Led by Stacy Stuber\, who brings over 20 years of experience in HECM counseling and as a national trainer. \n\n\n\nCost: $500; some scholarships available. Contact training@ncrc.org for more information.
URL:https://www.ncrc.org/event/becoming-a-hecm-certified-housing-counselor/
CATEGORIES:Live,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260624T080000
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SUMMARY:State of Small Business Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Small businesses are the backbone of the American economy\, employing nearly half of all workers\, supporting job creation\, and building vibrant communities across the nation. Organizations like yours play a vital role in supporting their success. Join us for an important conversation that will uplift data\, allow participants to share experiences\, and highlight opportunities to support this crucial sector. Leave with fresh strategies\, deeper insights\, and new connections that will strengthen your work. \n\n\n\nWhy attend? \n\n\n\n\nHear up-to-date information about current trends impacting small businesses. Topics may include access to credit\, AI impacts\, rural communities’ needs\, navigating the costs of goods and services\, and evolving consumer choices. \n\n\n\nGain insight into local challenges and opportunities for small businesses and small business intermediaries across the United States. \n\n\n\nLearn more about innovative strategies and solutions that are supporting small businesses nationwide. \n\n\n\nBuild relationships with stakeholders across geographies. \n\n\n\n\nWho should attend? \n\n\n\nThe symposium will feature key discussions on regional and national topics relevant to small businesses. It’s the right place to be for  \n\n\n\n\nsmall business support organizations\n\n\n\nlenders \n\n\n\nadministrators of small business programs \n\n\n\nlocal government staffers \n\n\n\n\nSeats are limited. Register today at no cost to secure your place. \n\n\n\nWednesday\, June 24 \n\n\n\n\n1:00–2:00 pm   Check-In | Registration\n\n\n\n2:00–5:15 pm   Conference\n\n\n\n5:15–6:45 pm   Networking Reception \n\n\n\n\nThursday\, June 25 \n\n\n\n\n12:10–1:15 pm   Lunch | Participant Reflections\n\n\n\n8:00–9:00 am   Check-In | Continental Breakfast \n\n\n\n9:00 am–12:10 pm   Conference
URL:https://www.ncrc.org/event/state-of-small-business-symposium/
CATEGORIES:Live,member event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260625T140000
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SUMMARY:Marketing Housing Counseling Programs and Services in a Changing Economic Landscape
DESCRIPTION:Price: Free for members and non-members \n\n\n\nIn today’s evolving housing and economic environment\, housing counseling agencies must use innovative outreach and marketing strategies to connect with diverse communities and increase awareness of their services. This course explores effective approaches for leveraging community partnerships\, data-driven outreach\, social media\, and targeted engagement strategies to reach underserved populations\, build trust\, demonstrate program impact\, and expand access to housing counseling services.  \n\n\n\nPamelia Harris is a strategic consultant delivering end-to-end advisory and implementation support to nonprofits\, businesses\, and community-based organizations. She partners with leadership to design\, operationalize\, and scale high-impact initiatives\, strengthen governance and accountability\, and build durable systems that advance housing counseling and community development outcomes. Her work also integrates crisis management\, disaster preparedness\, and recovery planning\, ensuring organizations are equipped to navigate disruption while sustaining long-term impact. 
URL:https://www.ncrc.org/event/marketing-housing-counseling-programs-and-services-in-a-changing-economic-landscape/
CATEGORIES:Live,Training
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