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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260723T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260723T153000
DTSTAMP:20260707T175312Z
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UID:289933-1784815200-1784820600@www.ncrc.org
SUMMARY:Housing Solutions: Advancing Green\, Sustainable\, and Resilient Housing
DESCRIPTION:As housing costs rise and communities face increasing environmental and climate-related challenges\, housing counselors play a vital role in helping clients achieve resilient\, healthy\, and efficient sustainable housing. This engaging training provides practical strategies for developing green and resilient housing for the benefit of homeowners.   \n\n\n\nParticipants will learn how energy-efficient and resilient housing improvements can lower utility costs\, improve health and safety\, reduce disaster risks\, and strengthen long-term housing stability. The workshop will also discuss importance of identifying community resources\, and counseling techniques that empower clients to make informed housing decisions.   \n\n\n\nIdeal for housing counselors and housing professionals\, this training equips participants with actionable tools to help clients build healthier and more resilient homes and communities.  
URL:https://www.ncrc.org/event/housing-solutions-advancing-green-sustainable-and-resilient-housing/
CATEGORIES:Live,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260728T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260728T110000
DTSTAMP:20260723T192043Z
CREATED:20260709T143305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260723T192043Z
UID:290109-1785232800-1785236400@www.ncrc.org
SUMMARY:Building Business Credit That Opens Doors to Funding
DESCRIPTION:Strong business credit can help you access financing\, secure better loan terms\, and strengthen your company’s financial foundation. In this session\, you’ll learn how business credit works\, why lenders and suppliers use it to evaluate your business\, and the practical steps you can take to establish and improve your business credit profile. \n\n\n\nParticipants will explore the key factors that influence business credit\, common mistakes that can hurt creditworthiness\, and strategies for building a strong credit history over time. Whether you’re preparing to apply for a loan or simply looking to position your business for future growth\, this session will provide actionable guidance to help you become more funding-ready.
URL:https://www.ncrc.org/event/building-business-credit-that-opens-doors-to-funding/
CATEGORIES:Live
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260804T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260804T110000
DTSTAMP:20260709T144952Z
CREATED:20260709T144947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T144952Z
UID:290115-1785837600-1785841200@www.ncrc.org
SUMMARY:Know Your Numbers: Understanding Financial Statements with Confidence
DESCRIPTION:Financial statements tell the story of your business. In this workshop\, you’ll learn how to read and interpret your income statement\, balance sheet\, and cash flow statement so you can make informed business decisions. Whether you’re preparing to apply for financing or simply want to better understand your business’s financial health\, this session will help you build the confidence to use your numbers effectively. \n\n\n\nYou’ll learn how to: \n\n\n\n\nUnderstand the three key financial statements\n\n\n\nInterpret what your numbers are telling you\n\n\n\nIdentify strengths and potential financial risks\n\n\n\nUse financial data to support business growth and funding decisions
URL:https://www.ncrc.org/event/know-your-numbers-understanding-financial-statements-with-confidence/
CATEGORIES:Live
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260805T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260805T120000
DTSTAMP:20260707T152548Z
CREATED:20260707T141329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T152548Z
UID:289859-1785920400-1785931200@www.ncrc.org
SUMMARY:Decades of Disinvestment: Redlining\, Segregation & Current Lending Patterns
DESCRIPTION:Join Dr. Bruce Mitchell\, NCRC Principal Researcher\, at the Obama Presidential Center as he explores how the color-coded maps used by federal officials from the 1930s through the 1960s continue to shape mortgage lending and where economic opportunity flows today. \n\n\n\nOver the past four decades\, neighborhoods labeled “hazardous” more than 80 years ago have received approximately 3\,000 fewer mortgages than neighborhoods graded “best\,” with lending declining steadily across each lower grade\, decade after decade. Even after accounting for differences in housing stock\, vacancy rates\, and owner occupancy\, these disparities persist alongside today’s racial wealth gap\, where Black households hold roughly $15 in wealth for every $100 held by White households.
URL:https://www.ncrc.org/event/decades-of-disinvestment-redlining-segregation-current-lending-patterns/
CATEGORIES:Live,NCRC Speaking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260811T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260811T110000
DTSTAMP:20260723T195311Z
CREATED:20260709T145650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260723T195311Z
UID:290118-1786442400-1786446000@www.ncrc.org
SUMMARY:Get Funding Ready: What Lenders and Investors Want to See
DESCRIPTION:Securing funding starts long before you submit an application. In this practical workshop\, you’ll learn what lenders and investors evaluate when determining whether a business is ready for financing. We will walk through the key components of a strong funding package\, including financial statements\, cash flow\, credit\, business planning\, and supporting documentation. \n\n\n\nParticipants will gain a better understanding of how financing decisions are made\, common reasons applications are delayed or declined\, and the steps they can take now to improve their funding readiness. Whether you’re preparing to apply for a loan\, seeking investment\, or planning for future growth\, this session will provide actionable guidance to help you present your business with confidence. \n\n\n\nWhat you’ll learn: \n\n\n\n\nWhat lenders and investors look for when evaluating a business\n\n\n\nThe essential documents needed for a funding application\n\n\n\nHow financial statements and cash flow impact financing decisions\n\n\n\nThe role of personal and business credit in accessing capital\n\n\n\nCommon application mistakes and how to avoid them\n\n\n\nPractical steps to strengthen your business before applying for funding\n\n\n\n\nThis workshop is ideal for entrepreneurs and small business owners who want to increase their chances of securing the capital needed to start\, grow\, or expand their business
URL:https://www.ncrc.org/event/get-funding-ready-what-lenders-and-investors-want-to-see/
CATEGORIES:Live
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T140000
DTSTAMP:20260724T193743Z
CREATED:20260722T205143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T193743Z
UID:290606-1786626000-1786629600@www.ncrc.org
SUMMARY:Employer Engagement Made Easy: Insights from SNAP E&T Third-Party Partners
DESCRIPTION:Employer engagement is a key piece of any successful workforce development strategy. Building relationships with employers can help workforce providers stay up to date with industry standards\, create job placement pipelines\, and even support employment and training programs financially. In the final session of the 2025-26 series\, NCRC’s Economic Mobility Team will be joined by a panel of workforce development providers who have successfully built partnerships with employers to learn practical strategies for engaging employers as partners in the SNAP Employment and Training (SNAP E&T) ecosystem. Participants will learn best practices for initiating and developing employer relationships\, communicating the value of their workforce development programs to potential partners\, and integrating employer partnerships to enhance participant outcomes. \n\n\n\nPanelists  \n\n\n\n\nErik Thomas\, Vice President of Economic Empowerment\, Easterseals Redwood (Cincinnati\, OH) \n\n\n\nTyisha Jones\, Senior Workforce Development Specialist\, Carle Health System (Urbana\, IL)\n\n\n\nChristine McKnight\, Corpsmember Development Program Manager\, Conservation Corps of Long Beach (Long Beach\, CA)
URL:https://www.ncrc.org/event/employer-engagement-made-easy-insights-from-snap-et-third-party-partners/
CATEGORIES:Live
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260818T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260818T110000
DTSTAMP:20260814T224818Z
CREATED:20260814T224809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T224818Z
UID:291505-1787047200-1787050800@www.ncrc.org
SUMMARY:Financial Strategy for Growth: Forecasting\, Planning\, and Cash Flow Optimization
DESCRIPTION:Growing a business requires more than increasing sales. It requires a financial strategy that supports sustainable growth. In this workshop\, participants will learn how to forecast revenue and expenses\, develop realistic financial plans\, and optimize cash flow to make informed business decisions. Through practical tools and real world examples\, you will gain the skills to anticipate financial challenges\, manage working capital\, and build a roadmap for long term success. Whether you are preparing for expansion\, seeking financing\, or strengthening your day to day operations\, this session will help you make confident\, data driven financial decisions. \n\n\n\nSpeaker: Daniel Garcia\, Bank of America
URL:https://www.ncrc.org/event/financial-strategy-for-growth-forecasting-planning-and-cash-flow-optimization/
CATEGORIES:Live,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T153000
DTSTAMP:20260813T185537Z
CREATED:20260813T185523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T185537Z
UID:291448-1787234400-1787239800@www.ncrc.org
SUMMARY:Understanding Reverse Mortgages: Products\, Risks and Counseling Best Practices
DESCRIPTION:Reverse mortgages can provide older homeowners with an important financial resource\, but they are also among the most complex mortgage products housing counselors’ encounter. Counselors should understand how reverse mortgages work and how to help clients evaluate whether a reverse mortgage is the most appropriate solution based on their goals\, financial circumstances\, and long-term housing plans.  \n\n\n\nThis 90-minute introductory webinar provides housing counselors with a practical overview of the HUD insured Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) program\, including eligibility requirements\, loan features\, borrower obligations\, payment options\, costs\, and consumer protections. Participants will also be briefly introduced to other reverse mortgage products. We will explore common risks and misconceptions and alternatives to the HECM product. We will touch on counseling best practices for helping older adults make informed decisions.  \n\n\n\nDesigned for housing counselors who are new to reverse mortgage counseling or considering preparation for the HUD HECM Counselor Examination\, this webinar introduces key terminology and concepts found proprietary reverse mortgage research as well as in HUD guidance and the HUD Exchange. Participants will leave with a foundational understanding of reverse mortgages\, greater confidence discussing reverse mortgage options with clients\, and knowledge of additional resources for continued learning.  \n\n\n\nSue Ortiz is the Chief Programs Officer with Habitat for Humanity of Michigan and is the Executive Director of Fair Lending Services. She is also a consultant with NCRC and loves to create curriculum material and facilitate webinars\, virtual\, e-learning\, and live trainings. Sue holds a Master’s degree in Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology\, and has numerous certifications in housing counseling and financial coaching. She’s building a cabin in the woods in Northern Michigan. 
URL:https://www.ncrc.org/event/understanding-reverse-mortgages-products-risks-and-counseling-best-practices/
CATEGORIES:Live,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260824T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260824T170000
DTSTAMP:20260821T024608Z
CREATED:20260820T212434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T024608Z
UID:291669-1787558400-1787590800@www.ncrc.org
SUMMARY:Community Opportunity Alliance’s National Summit
DESCRIPTION:Join NCRC President and CEO Jesse Van Tol at the Summit\, designed by and for community development association staff and board members. Jesse will join Frank Woodruff\, Executive Director of the Community Opportunity Alliance\, for a discussion on proposed changes to the Community. \n\n\n\nThe Summit is an opportunity to learn from peers across the country\, connect with national partners\, and invest in your leadership and organizational capacity.
URL:https://www.ncrc.org/event/community-opportunity-alliances-national-summit/
CATEGORIES:Live,NCRC Speaking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260825T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260825T153000
DTSTAMP:20260820T150556Z
CREATED:20260813T190301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T150556Z
UID:291451-1787666400-1787671800@www.ncrc.org
SUMMARY:Disaster Preparedness and Recovery Strategies for Housing Counselors
DESCRIPTION:Natural disasters and emergencies can have devastating financial and housing impacts on individuals and families\, making the role of housing counselors more important than ever. This training equips housing counselors with the knowledge and practical strategies needed to prepare clients before a disaster\, respond effectively during a housing crisis\, and support long-term recovery efforts. Participants will learn about disaster preparedness planning\, available federal\, state\, and local recovery resources\, housing assistance programs\, insurance considerations\, documentation requirements\, foreclosure prevention strategies\, and methods for helping clients rebuild financial stability after a disaster. Through real-world scenarios and practical guidance\, counselors will strengthen their ability to assist households in navigating recovery while promoting resilience and long-term housing stability.  \n\n\n\nLearning Objectives  \n\n\n\nBy the end of this course\, participants will be able to:  \n\n\n\n\nIdentify the different types of disasters that can affect housing stability. \n\n\n\nExplain the role of housing counselors before\, during\, and after a disaster.  \n\n\n\nRecognize key disaster recovery resources available to homeowners and renters.  \n\n\n\nAssist clients in developing disaster preparedness plans.  \n\n\n\nApply recovery strategies that support long-term financial and housing stability. 
URL:https://www.ncrc.org/event/disaster-preparedness-and-recovery-strategies-for-housing-counselors/
CATEGORIES:Live,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260831T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260831T110000
DTSTAMP:20260828T161156Z
CREATED:20260828T161148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T161156Z
UID:291822-1788170400-1788174000@www.ncrc.org
SUMMARY:The Proposed CRA Rule: What Changes and What's at Stake
DESCRIPTION:Join NCRC’s Sabrina Terry\, Chief of Programs and Strategic Development\, and NALCAB for a discussion about what the proposed changes to the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) could mean for low-to-moderate-income and Latino communities. \n\n\n\nPanelists will discuss how the CRA currently drives investment in low-to-moderate-income neighborhoods and how the OCC and FDIC proposal could affect community lenders\, housing developers and community development organizations. The public comment period closes October 13. \n\n\n\nSabrina will be joined by Emi Reyes\, CEO of LEDC-DC and NALCAB Board Member; Sarah Brundage\, President and CEO of NAAHL; Eric Belsky\, Nonresident Fellow at the Urban Institute; and Nikitra Bailey\, Executive Vice President at NFHA.
URL:https://www.ncrc.org/event/the-proposed-cra-rule-what-changes-and-whats-at-stake/
CATEGORIES:Live,NCRC Speaking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260901T030000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260901T153000
DTSTAMP:20260901T142223Z
CREATED:20260901T141944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T142223Z
UID:291882-1788231600-1788276600@www.ncrc.org
SUMMARY:COHHIO to Host Jesse Van Tol on CRA Policy Briefing
DESCRIPTION:Join NCRC’s President and CEO Jesse Van Tol on September 1 at 3 pm ET for Coalition on Homelessness and Housing in Ohio (COHHIO)’s policy briefing on the proposed changes to CRA. Van Tol will discuss how disasterous the proposal would be for communities all across the country\, including Ohio. He will also provide information on how Ohio advocates can participate during the public comment period. \n\n\n\nFor more information on CRA and to take action\, visit www.ncrc.org/cra.
URL:https://www.ncrc.org/event/c-to-host-jesse-van-tol-on-cra-policy-briefing/
CATEGORIES:Live,NCRC Speaking
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260903T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260903T140000
DTSTAMP:20260820T172703Z
CREATED:20260727T163556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T172703Z
UID:290811-1788440400-1788444000@www.ncrc.org
SUMMARY:The Last House on the Block: Lessons from Brightmoor\, Detroit on Disinvestment\, Reinvestment and Community Power
DESCRIPTION:What does meaningful reinvestment look like in communities experiencing long-term depopulation and disinvestment?Using Detroit’s Brightmoor neighborhood as a case study\, this conversation explores what happens when gentrification collides with deep depopulation\, and what that reveals about investment\, neighborhood change and who gets to shape a community’s future. \n\n\n\nDrawing on the book The Last House on the Block: Black Homeowners\, White Homesteaders\, and Failed Gentrification in Detroit (University of Chicago Press\, 2025)\, the discussion will examine why traditional narratives about neighborhood revitalization often fall short in places where population loss\, rather than growth\, has defined the local economy. \n\n\n\nFrom there\, the conversation will broaden to consider Brightmoor’s longer history\, the enduring leadership and resilience of residents\, and the policy and financial tools that can help communities direct investment\, strengthen local ownership and build toward long-term flourishing. \n\n\n\nBringing together research\, lived experience and policy expertise\, this webinar will explore lessons for practitioners working in depopulated and disinvested communities across the country. \n\n\n\nSpeakers:Sharon Cornelissen\, Director of Housing\, Consumer Federation of America and author of The Last House on the Block: Black Homeowners\, White Homesteaders\, and Failed Gentrification in DetroitPhyllis Edwards\, Executive Director\, Bridging CommunitiesPastor Larry Simmons\, Executive Director\, Brightmoor AllianceJosh Silver\, Senior Fellow at NCRC and author of Ending Redlining through a Community-Centered Reform of the Community Reinvestment Act
URL:https://www.ncrc.org/event/the-last-house-on-the-block-lessons-from-brightmoor-detroit-on-disinvestment-reinvestment-and-community-power/
CATEGORIES:Live,member event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260908T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260908T110000
DTSTAMP:20260814T194121Z
CREATED:20260814T194057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T194121Z
UID:291498-1788861600-1788865200@www.ncrc.org
SUMMARY:PR for Small Businesses: Get Media Attention That Builds Credibility
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to get your small business noticed by the media to build credibility\, attract customers\, and grow your brand. This session covers crafting compelling stories\, reaching out to journalists\, leveraging press releases\, and using media coverage to enhance your reputation. Participants will leave with practical strategies to generate positive publicity and turn media attention into real business opportunities.
URL:https://www.ncrc.org/event/pr-for-small-businesses-get-media-attention-that-builds-credibility/
CATEGORIES:Live,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T160000
DTSTAMP:20260826T010313Z
CREATED:20260826T010302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T010313Z
UID:291791-1789570800-1789574400@www.ncrc.org
SUMMARY:Building Homes and Communities for When We Age
DESCRIPTION:Longer lifespans\, evolving household structures\, and growing care needs are changing what people need from their homes and communities. In this webinar\, which builds on Shelterforce’s recent Under the Lens series—Housing in an Aging Society\, panelists will discuss how households are adapting to the realities of growing older\, and the housing policies and solutions that can help support aging safely\, affordably\, and connected to one another. \n\n\n\nThis 90-minute webinar will explore:· What is the scale of the housing need for an aging U.S. population?· What does it mean to “age in place\,” or “age in community\,” and what are the differences between the two terms?· What is “livability” and how can it be promoted in an aging community?· How does age discrimination intersect with other forms of discrimination such as sexism and racism and what are some promising ways to confront that?· What are some promising approaches to leverage existing housing infrastructure to enable people to age in their own homes and communities?· How does an intergenerational community function? What are the benefits and the challenges for both younger and older residents?· What are the public policy measures that can better support aging in community? What do they cost—and what is the cost of not acting?· What are some specific steps advocates can take to improve housing options for older Americans? \n\n\n\nPanelists include:—Delores Bailey\, executive director of EMPOWERment Inc.\, a community development corporation in Chapel Hill\, North Carolina.—Rodney Harrell\, vice president of family\, home\, and community for AARP Public Policy Institute. Harrell is a lead for AARP’s housing and livable community efforts.—Tamara Knox\, cofounder and CEO of Seattle-based Frolic Community\, which is developing intergenerational\, cooperatively owned housing.—Stacy Torres\, assistant professor of sociology at the University of California\, San Francisco.
URL:https://www.ncrc.org/event/building-homes-and-communities-for-when-we-age/
CATEGORIES:Live
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T100000
DTSTAMP:20260915T150351Z
CREATED:20260909T132007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T150351Z
UID:291976-1789632000-1789639200@www.ncrc.org
SUMMARY:Reclaiming Our Narrative: Independent Media and the Road to the Midterms
DESCRIPTION:Overview \n\n\n\nThe fight over who shapes the narrative is already underway. \n\n\n\nAs communities navigate rising costs\, political uncertainty\, and a rapidly changing media landscape\, independent Black media and community creators are essential to reaching people with information that is credible\, relevant\, and grounded in their lived experiences. \n\n\n\nWith the Black press approaching its 200th anniversary in 2027\, this is a defining moment to ask: Who gets to tell our stories? Who shapes the conversation? And are the trusted voices closest to our communities equipped to meet this moment? \n\n\n\nJoin URL Media\, the National Community Reinvestment Coalition (NCRC) and the Washington Association of Black Journalists (WABJ) on Thursday\, September 17\, during Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Annual Legislative Conference week for a high-impact breakfast reception bringing together leaders across media\, policy\, advocacy\, business\, philanthropy\, and civic life. \n\n\n\nThe conversation\, moderated by Sara Lomax\, President of URL Media and CEO and President of WURD Radio\, Philadelphia’s only Black talk radio station\, will explore: \n\n\n\n\nHow can trusted Black media and community creators put affordability and everyday concerns at the center of the political conversation?\n\n\n\nHow do we cut through misinformation and political noise with credible\, community-rooted information?\n\n\n\nHow can campaigns\, policymakers\, and institutions move beyond transactional outreach to genuinely listen?\n\n\n\nWhat will it take to turn trusted engagement into meaningful civic action?\n\n\n\n\nThis is not business as usual. Join us to reclaim our narrative\, elevate trusted messengers\, and ensure the voices closest to our communities help shape what comes next. \nPanelists: \nErrin Haines\, President\, NABJ \nJoy Reid\, Host\, The Joy Reid Show \nDon Lemon\, Host\, The Don Lemon Show \nJustin Pearson\, Tennessee State Representative \nLauren Williams\, Co-Founder/CEO\, Capital B  \nAlexis McGill Johnson\, President\, Planned Parenthood \n\n\n\nPlease note: This event will be photographed and recorded. By attending\, you grant URL Media permission to use your image and likeness in future editorial\, promotional\, marketing\, and related materials across print and digital platforms. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.ncrc.org/event/reclaiming-our-narrative-independent-media-and-the-road-to-the-midterms/
CATEGORIES:Live,NCRC Speaking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260918T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260918T150000
DTSTAMP:20260909T183646Z
CREATED:20260904T160601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T183646Z
UID:291951-1789740000-1789743600@www.ncrc.org
SUMMARY:Stop the CRA Rollback: What’s at stake and how to fight back
DESCRIPTION:The Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) is one of the most important tools communities have to hold banks accountable for investing\, lending and providing services in low- and moderate-income communities. Now\, a new proposal from federal regulators would weaken those obligations while reducing transparency and accountability. \n\n\n\nThe proposal puts an estimated $71 billion to $87 billion a year in community development financing at risk — financing that supports affordable housing\, economic development\, community services and underserved communities. \n\n\n\nJoin NCRC’s President and CEO Jesse Van Tol and Senior Policy Advisor Kevin Hill to understand what the proposed changes could mean for your community and how you can take action before the October 13 public comment deadline. \n\n\n\nDon’t wait to take action: Visit ncrc.org/cra to see what’s at risk in your state and use that data to submit a comment to federal regulators.
URL:https://www.ncrc.org/event/stop-the-cra-rollback-whats-at-stake-and-how-to-fight-back/
CATEGORIES:Live,NCRC Speaking
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260922T020000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260922T150000
DTSTAMP:20260916T181747Z
CREATED:20260916T181739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T181747Z
UID:292411-1790042400-1790089200@www.ncrc.org
SUMMARY:The Role of CDFIs in Lower-Income Communities
DESCRIPTION:Join for a discussion of Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) and how these mission-driven lenders support lower-income areas in various ways. We will explore key findings from the Cleveland Fed’s research and feature a panel of community and economic development experts who will explain how CDFIs can help strengthen local economies and revitalize neighborhoods. \n\n\n\nThe event aims to highlight how targeted investments in underserved areas can create more dynamic\, economically vibrant communities. \n\n\n\nPanelists will discuss \n\n\n\n\nHow investments from CDFIs influence their community and economic development work\n\n\n\nHow CDFIs can play a nonfinancial role in community and economic development by providing technical assistance\, capacity building\, and more\n\n\n\nThe biggest opportunities and challenges for CDFIs\n\n\n\n\nAudience members will be able to ask questions following the presentations.
URL:https://www.ncrc.org/event/the-role-of-cdfis-in-lower-income-communities/
CATEGORIES:Live
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260922T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260922T170000
DTSTAMP:20260709T161859Z
CREATED:20260709T161851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T161859Z
UID:290124-1790064000-1790096400@www.ncrc.org
SUMMARY:Reinvest Washington: A Summit for Community Development Leaders
DESCRIPTION:The National Community Reinvestment Coalition (NCRC) will host Reinvest Washington in Tacoma on September 22\, 2026. The summit will bring together advocates\, lenders\, developers\, philanthropy\, public sector\, nonprofit leaders and community development practitioners for practical conversations grounded in what people and organizations are experiencing across the state. \n\n\n\nCommunities in Washington are navigating rising housing costs\, displacement pressures and uneven access to capital while also advancing new approaches to homeownership\, networking\, wealth-building and locally rooted development. From the urban cores of Tacoma and Seattle to the smaller enclaves of rural and Tribal communities\, leaders are building partnerships\, testing new ideas and working to ensure economic growth reaches more people and places. \n\n\n\nConversations will explore how communities can expand housing opportunities without deepening displacement\, strengthen homeownership and wealth-building\, improve access to capital and community investment\, support locally rooted development and entrepreneurship\, sustain community-led organizations and development systems and build partnerships that create broader shared prosperity. \n\n\n\nThe summit will highlight both statewide priorities and locally rooted work already underway\, creating opportunities for collaboration\, relationship building and shared learning across sectors and geographies.
URL:https://www.ncrc.org/event/reinvest-washington-a-summit-for-community-development-leaders/
CATEGORIES:Live
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260922T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260922T153000
DTSTAMP:20260915T201339Z
CREATED:20260915T190110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T201339Z
UID:292304-1790085600-1790091000@www.ncrc.org
SUMMARY:Heirs’ Property Practicum: Client-Ready in One Session
DESCRIPTION:Heirs Property Can Be Complicated. Your Counseling Doesn’t Have to Be. Join us for this webinar to gain practical\, client-focused tools to help navigate one of the most challenging housing and property issues facing families today. This hands-on session will help you better understand heirs property\, recognize potential issues\, and confidently support clients as they explore pathways toward protecting their housing and property interests. Walk away ready to put what you learned into practice.
URL:https://www.ncrc.org/event/heirs-property-practicum-client-ready-in-one-session/
CATEGORIES:Live,Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260924T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260924T153000
DTSTAMP:20260915T190417Z
CREATED:20260915T190223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T190417Z
UID:292303-1790258400-1790263800@www.ncrc.org
SUMMARY:Advancing Strategies for HECM Programs: Enhancing Counseling\, Client Outcomes & Program Effectiveness 
DESCRIPTION:This 90-minute advanced continuing education webinar is designed to equip experienced HECM counselors with practical strategies for navigating complex borrower circumstances and strengthening client-centered counseling. Participants will explore advanced assessment techniques\, HECM decision-making\, alternatives analysis\, long-term financial and housing considerations\, complex household scenarios\, counselor boundaries\, documentation\, and risk management.
URL:https://www.ncrc.org/event/advancing-strategies-for-hecm-programs-enhancing-counseling-client-outcomes-program-effectiveness/
CATEGORIES:Live,Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261001T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261001T153000
DTSTAMP:20260707T135728Z
CREATED:20260707T135719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T135728Z
UID:289846-1790865000-1790868600@www.ncrc.org
SUMMARY:2026 Investing In Rural America Conference: Banking on Community: How CRA Funding Can Strengthen Small Towns and Rural Places
DESCRIPTION:Rural America is defined not by a single story\, but by resilience\, innovation and deep-rooted community assets. This year’s Investing in Rural America Conference\, themed  “The Strength of Rural Places\,” highlights the people\, institutions and local strategies that power rural economies and sustain long-term prosperity. By centering the unique assets of rural places\, the conference will explore how tailored\, place-based approaches can unlock opportunity\, expand collaboration\, and support vibrant communities across the nation. \n\n\n\nThis year the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond is partnering with the Federal Reserve System and Rural LISC to bring together community development practitioners\, financial institutions\, policymakers\, researchers\, and rural leaders for this important dialogue. The conference will run from September 30 – October 2\, 2026 at the Omni Grove Park Inn in Asheville\, North Carolina. \n\n\n\nNCRC’s own Catherine Petrusz will be a panelist in a breakout session discussing how CRA funding can strengthen small towns and rural places.
URL:https://www.ncrc.org/event/2026-investing-in-rural-america-conference-banking-on-community-how-cra-funding-can-strengthen-small-towns-and-rural-places/
CATEGORIES:Live,NCRC Speaking
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261002T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261002T153000
DTSTAMP:20260928T182439Z
CREATED:20260928T182433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T182439Z
UID:292716-1790951400-1790955000@www.ncrc.org
SUMMARY:Banking on Community: How CRA Funding Can Strengthen Small Towns and Rural Places
DESCRIPTION:The Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) plays a critical role in building stronger communities. It encourages depository institutions to help meet the credit needs of the communities in which they operate\, including low- and moderate-income neighborhoods\, consistent with safe and sound operations. This session will open with a brief overview of CRA. From there\, we will explore the vital role CRA plays in rural communities\, real-world examples of successful CRA partnerships\, and actionable steps to forge strong relationships with financial institutions.
URL:https://www.ncrc.org/event/banking-on-community-how-cra-funding-can-strengthen-small-towns-and-rural-places/
CATEGORIES:Live,NCRC Speaking
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261005T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261009T170000
DTSTAMP:20260915T201447Z
CREATED:20260915T195904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T201447Z
UID:292334-1791203400-1791565200@www.ncrc.org
SUMMARY:HUD Certification Exam Ready: A 5 Day Prep Intensive
DESCRIPTION:Preparing for the HUD Housing Counselor Certification Exam requires more than memorizing information. HUD Certification Ready is a live\, instructor-led five-day intensive designed to help housing professionals understand the concepts tested on the exam\, apply them to realistic counseling situations\, and develop the confidence and strategy needed to approach the exam successfully. Throughout the week\, participants will work through the six HUD core competency areas: financial management\, housing affordability and financial analysis\, fair housing\, homeownership\, rental housing\, and avoiding foreclosure and eviction. Instruction combines focused content review\, practical examples\, calculations\, knowledge checks\, and exam-style scenarios to help participants connect what they know as housing professionals to how that knowledge may be tested.
URL:https://www.ncrc.org/event/hud-certification-exam-ready-a-5-day-prep-intensive/
CATEGORIES:Live,Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261006T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261006T113000
DTSTAMP:20260918T192802Z
CREATED:20260218T202526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T192802Z
UID:281251-1791280800-1791286200@www.ncrc.org
SUMMARY:AI Tools Small Businesses Are Using to Market Smarter
DESCRIPTION:Explore the AI tools and strategies that successful small businesses are using to improve marketing efficiency and results. This session will cover AI-powered solutions for content creation\, social media management\, email marketing\, customer engagement and analytics. Participants will learn practical ways to leverage AI to save time\, reach the right audience and make data-driven marketing decisions that drive growth. \nRegister here
URL:https://www.ncrc.org/event/ai-tools-small-businesses-are-using-to-market-smarter/
CATEGORIES:Live,Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261014T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T170000
DTSTAMP:20260826T014638Z
CREATED:20260826T014627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T014638Z
UID:291795-1791964800-1792083600@www.ncrc.org
SUMMARY:Resilient City Expo Houston
DESCRIPTION:Resilient City Expo is the leading platform dedicated to strengthening the built environment against the challenges of tomorrow. \n\n\n\nBringing together construction leaders\, material innovators\, infrastructure specialists\, architects and engineers\, Resilient City Expo is the hub for exploring how urban development can withstand natural disasters\, climate change\, and evolving community needs. \n\n\n\nWhether you’re involved in large-scale infrastructure projects\, community housing\, or cutting-edge construction technology\, the Resilient City Expo provides the insights\, partnerships\, and innovations you need to future-proof your projects and play a vital role in building cities that can endure and recover.
URL:https://www.ncrc.org/event/resilient-city-expo-houston/
CATEGORIES:Live,member event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261019T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261019T153000
DTSTAMP:20260929T124605Z
CREATED:20260929T124600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T124605Z
UID:292778-1792418400-1792423800@www.ncrc.org
SUMMARY:Fair Lending Frontlines: Detecting Discrimination\, Preventing Mortgage Fraud & Protecting Homebuyers
DESCRIPTION:Housing counselors are often the first to hear when clients encounter questionable lending practices\, potential discrimination\, or mortgage fraud. Fair Lending Frontlines is an interactive workshop designed to help counselors recognize warning signs\, respond appropriately\, and better protect the consumers they serve. Through practical examples and real-world scenarios\, participants will explore fair lending protections\, common forms of discrimination and mortgage fraud\, deceptive or predatory practices\, documentation strategies\, and referral and reporting resources. By the end of the session\, counselors will be better equipped to Recognize\, Respond\, Refer\, and Protect when concerns arise throughout the homebuying and mortgage process.
URL:https://www.ncrc.org/event/fair-lending-frontlines-detecting-discrimination-preventing-mortgage-fraud-protecting-homebuyers/
CATEGORIES:Live,Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T170000
DTSTAMP:20261019T192508Z
CREATED:20261016T193613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261019T192508Z
UID:293407-1792569600-1792602000@www.ncrc.org
SUMMARY:NCRC At OFN 42
DESCRIPTION:Join NCRC’s Chief of Community Engagement and Institutional Accountability Michele Perez and Senior Policy Advisor Kevin Hill at two sessions during the Opportunity Finance Network’s (OFN) annual conference. Perez will moderate the panel\, “Diversified Capital Sources: Access for Rural and Tribal Communities\,” Wednesday\, October 21 at 11 am – 12:15 pm CT\, Rhythms III\, 2nd floor at the Sheraton Hotel. Rural and tribal communities require diverse sources of capital to support housing\, small businesses\, healthcare\, infrastructure\, and economic development. This deep dive brings together banks and CRA leaders\, foundations\, CDFIs\, anchor institutions\, and community practitioners to explore what currently works in rural and tribal investment ecosystems\, where critical gaps persist\, and why capital too often fails to reach communities at the right time and in the right form. \n\n\n\nThrough real-world case examples and interactive dialogue\, participants will unpack how investment decisions are shaped\, surface hidden barriers and assumptions\, and explore the role investors themselves play in creating ecosystem gaps. Attendees will leave with actionable insights on how diverse capital partners can align more effectively and what it will take to build more equitable and responsive rural and tribal capital ecosystems.  \n\n\n\nHill will be a speaker on the panel\, “The Changing CRA Landscape: Implications for CDFIs\,” Friday\, October 23\, 2026 at 10:45 -11:45 am CT\, Sheraton Grand Ballroom D\, 5th Floor. This forward-looking conversation will examine the implications of the proposed CRA framework for banks\, affordable housing and community development finance\, community advocates\, and CDFIs—and explore how the rulemaking could evolve as the agencies review comments and consider a final rule. With the CRA notice-and-comment period newly closed\, panelists will discuss the different possible scenarios that could reshape bank community development activity and investment and what the changes could mean for affordable housing and community development financing as a whole. The conversation will look ahead to the regulatory process\, implementation considerations\, potential legal challenges\, and the possibility of further changes to the CRA framework.
URL:https://www.ncrc.org/event/diversified-capital-sources-access-for-rural-and-tribal-communities/
CATEGORIES:Live,NCRC Speaking
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T163000
DTSTAMP:20261019T195103Z
CREATED:20260928T182943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261019T195103Z
UID:292714-1792594800-1792600200@www.ncrc.org
SUMMARY:Mamdani’s Housing Agenda: Early Lessons From New York City
DESCRIPTION:In this 90-minute Shelterforce webinar\, we direct Shelterforce’s national housing and community economic development lens to the Big Apple. In November 2025\, the nation’s largest city\, home to over 8.5 million people\, elected democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani as its mayor\, capturing the imagination of millions not just in New York City\, but across the nation. Housing justice and affordability were central to Mamdani’s campaign. Freezing the rent on rent-stabilized apartments got the most public attention\, but the effort to promote housing justice also involves tackling other challenges\, including enforcing tenant protections\, promoting alternative ownership models\, and supporting greater housing production more broadly.
URL:https://www.ncrc.org/event/mamdanis-housing-agenda-early-lessons-from-new-york-city/
CATEGORIES:Live
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T153000
DTSTAMP:20261008T132227Z
CREATED:20261008T132223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261008T132227Z
UID:293089-1793109600-1793115000@www.ncrc.org
SUMMARY:Bridging The Appraisal Gap
DESCRIPTION:A low or unexpected appraisal can quickly put a home purchase at risk and leave buyers unsure of what to do next. This practical webinar will help housing counselors better understand appraisal-related challenges\, recognize the options available to clients\, and provide effective guidance when an appraisal becomes a barrier to closing. Through real-world examples\, participants will learn how to help clients ask the right questions\, understand potential next steps\, and navigate conversations with lenders\, real estate professionals\, and other parties involved in the transaction.
URL:https://www.ncrc.org/event/bridging-the-appraisal-gap/
CATEGORIES:Live,Training
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