On Tuesday, April 21, from 4:30–5:20 PM CT, NCRC CEO Jesse Van Tol will speak on a panel titled “Minding the Gap: The Community Perspective” at the 2026 Forum in New Orleans, LA. The session will explore community perspectives on equitable access, where well-intentioned programs may fall short, and how institutions can build authentic partnerships […]
NCRC CDF Interim Executive Director Gregory Dyson will speak at the Atlantic Union Bank's (AUB) celebration for Small Business Partnership Grant recipients on April 28. This luncheon will bring together AUB leadership and CDFI partners, including NCRC CDF, for an afternoon of recognition, collaboration and inspiration. It will celebrate the amazing work each of the organizations […]
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. This main stage discussion will bring together leaders from intermediary organizations to explore the most pressing challenges facing […]
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. Over the past four decades, neighborhoods labeled "hazardous" more than 80 years ago have received […]
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. The Summit is an opportunity to learn from peers across the country, […]
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. Panelists will discuss how the CRA currently drives investment in low-to-moderate-income neighborhoods and how the OCC and FDIC proposal could affect community […]
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 […]
Overview The fight over who shapes the narrative is already underway. As 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. With the Black press approaching its 200th anniversary […]
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. The proposal puts an estimated $71 billion to $87 billion […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
