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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T170000
DTSTAMP:20260422T163045Z
CREATED:20260422T162505Z
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UID:286128-1779199200-1779382800@www.ncrc.org
SUMMARY:Financial Analysis & Housing Counseling Math Essentials: A HUD Aligned Math Virtual Learning Experience 
DESCRIPTION:Join this three-day virtual course designed to help housing counselors build the math and analytical skills needed to meet HUD standards. Through interactive exercises\, real-world scenarios\, and live problem-solving\, you’ll learn how to perform accurate financial analyses\, calculate affordability\, and assess client readiness across rental\, pre-purchase\, and foreclosure prevention situations. In just 9 hours\, you’ll gain practical skills in budgeting\, ratio calculations\, identifying surplus income\, and determining mortgage readiness—while ensuring your work meets HUD compliance requirements and supports sustainable housing outcomes.  \n\n\n\nCost: $200 for non-members\, $50 for members
URL:https://www.ncrc.org/event/financial-analysis-housing-counseling-math-essentials-a-hud-aligned-math-virtual-learning-experience/
CATEGORIES:Live,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T170000
DTSTAMP:20260501T131747Z
CREATED:20260501T131738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T131747Z
UID:286442-1778770800-1778778000@www.ncrc.org
SUMMARY:What Does a Solidarity Economy Approach to Housing Look Like?
DESCRIPTION:Today\, affordable quality housing is often out of reach. Standard remedies tend to focus on tweaking regulations\, zoning\, and public subsidies. But what if systemic shifts are needed? That is a central claim of solidarity economy advocates.  \n\n\n\nIn this 90-minute Shelterforce webinar\, panelists will outline what a solidarity economy is and what its principles are and suggest ways these principles might be applied more broadly.
URL:https://www.ncrc.org/event/what-does-a-solidarity-economy-approach-to-housing-look-like/
CATEGORIES:Live,member event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.ncrc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Solidarity-Economy-Webinar-5.14.2026-2.png.webp
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T170000
DTSTAMP:20260128T165733Z
CREATED:20260128T165726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T165733Z
UID:279898-1777449600-1777482000@www.ncrc.org
SUMMARY:Utah Housing Coalition Awards Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an inspiring evening as we come together to recognize exceptional leadership and innovation in Utah’s affordable housing landscape. For the first time\, we are hosting this celebration as a dinner rather than a breakfast—creating space for a fun\, uplifting night dedicated to honoring those who are shaping a more equitable and sustainable housing future. \n\n\n\nThis year\, we are aiming to raise $70\,000 to advance our mission. These funds will help us hire a bilingual staff member\, allowing us to expand statewide tenant and landlord education\, strengthen outreach\, and deepen our impact in every corner of Utah. \n\n\n\nThrough education\, advocacy\, and community partnerships\, the Utah Housing Coalition is committed to building communities where every Utahn has a safe and affordable place to call home. With your support\, we can continue moving this vision forward—one family\, one neighborhood\, and one policy at a time. \n\n\n\nWe hope you’ll join us for an evening of celebration\, connection\, and meaningful purpose. Together\, we can make a difference.
URL:https://www.ncrc.org/event/utah-housing-coalition-awards-dinner/
CATEGORIES:Live,member event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ncrc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Utah-Housing.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T164359Z
CREATED:20260406T164351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T164359Z
UID:285509-1777363200-1777395600@www.ncrc.org
SUMMARY:AUB To Celebrate Small Business Partnership Grant Recipients 
DESCRIPTION: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 does to support and uplift small businesses across their communities.
URL:https://www.ncrc.org/event/aub-to-celebrate-small-business-partnership-grant-recipients/
CATEGORIES:Live,NCRC Speaking
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ncrc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Atlantic-Union-Bank-celebration-for-Small-Business-Partnership-Grant-.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T170000
DTSTAMP:20260313T180947Z
CREATED:20260313T180937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T180947Z
UID:283297-1777017600-1777050000@www.ncrc.org
SUMMARY:Loan & Financial Readiness Cohort Application
DESCRIPTION:The Loan & Financial Readiness Cohort Application is a 7-week program designed to equip entrepreneurs with the knowledge and tools to become loan-ready. Participants will learn to navigate the lending process\, strengthen financial capacity\, and prepare lender-ready materials to confidently pursue and secure capital. \n\n\n\nPlease complete this application carefully. Incomplete applications may not be considered. \n\n\n\nDeadline to submit your application: Tuesday\, April 24\, 2025 at 11:59 PM EST \n\n\n\nProgram Start Date: May 12\, 2026
URL:https://www.ncrc.org/event/loan-financial-readiness-cohort-application/
CATEGORIES:Live,Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.ncrc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/CDFI-MEDIA-LOAN-cohort-2.png
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T153000
DTSTAMP:20260422T162113Z
CREATED:20260422T161920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T162113Z
UID:286124-1776952800-1776958200@www.ncrc.org
SUMMARY:Smart Systems: Technology & Compliance for Virtual Housing Counseling 
DESCRIPTION:Strengthen your housing counseling practice by effectively using technology in virtual and hybrid service delivery. This course is designed for counselors navigating digital tools while maintaining HUD-compliant documentation and protecting client information. Participants will gain a practical understanding of Client Management Systems (CMS)\, CRM platforms like Salesforce and HubSpot\, and tools for virtual meetings\, secure document collection and e-signatures. The training also highlights best practices for organizing digital client files and maintaining accurate records. By the end\, you will be better equipped to deliver efficient\, compliant and client-centered services in a technology-driven environment.  \n\n\n\nCost: $50 for non-members\, FREE for members 
URL:https://www.ncrc.org/event/smart-systems-technology-compliance-for-virtual-housing-counseling/
CATEGORIES:Live,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T172000
DTSTAMP:20260420T145057Z
CREATED:20260420T145049Z
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UID:285958-1776789000-1776792000@www.ncrc.org
SUMMARY:The 2026 Forum
DESCRIPTION: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 that strengthen community outcomes and ensure accountability. \n\n\n\nAdditional panelists include:Carl Pry\, Senior Advisor\, Asurity Advisors (Moderator)Lisa Rice\, President & CEO\, National Fair Housing AllianceHoracio Federico Mendez\, President & CEO\, Woodstock InstituteKen Scott\, Partner\, Relman Colfax
URL:https://www.ncrc.org/event/the-2026-forum/
CATEGORIES:Live,NCRC Speaking
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ncrc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026-Forum-in-New-Orleans-LA.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T140000
DTSTAMP:20260406T173817Z
CREATED:20260406T173811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T173817Z
UID:285513-1776344400-1776348000@www.ncrc.org
SUMMARY:Making Homeownership Affordable: Bringing Fannie and Freddie Back to Mission
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we discuss affordable housing and how two leading government-sponsored enterprises\, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac\, who help sustain the national housing market\, can better support affordable homeownership. While their mission is to support affordable housing\, a new video (https://youtu.be/j_e1Ki6q7_c) by the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy suggests a straying from mission and need for Fannie and Freddie to step up with new products and services. Shelterforce’s Steve Dubb facilitates a conversation with George “Mac” McCarthy\, President and CEO of the Lincoln Institute for Land Policy; Sara Morgan\, President of Fahe\, a large regional community development financial institution loan fund based in Appalachia; and Tony Pickett\, CEO of Grounded Solutions Network\, a national network of over 300 community land trust and shared equity housing providers.
URL:https://www.ncrc.org/event/making-homeownership-affordable-bringing-fannie-and-freddie-back-to-mission/
CATEGORIES:Live
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T120000
DTSTAMP:20260218T210127Z
CREATED:20260218T205933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T210127Z
UID:281262-1776168000-1776340800@www.ncrc.org
SUMMARY:2026 Just Economy Conference
DESCRIPTION:The Just Economy Conference is the national event for community\, business\, foundation\, policy and government leaders who want a nation that not only promises but delivers opportunities for all Americans to build wealth and live well. National and local luminaries\, visionaries and changemakers gather to network\, share ideas\, learn and ask hard questions to chart out a better future. \n\n\n\nAlong with keynote speakers and conversations on the main stage\, the conference includes a wide range of conversational sessions and workshops.
URL:https://www.ncrc.org/event/2026-just-economy-conference/
CATEGORIES:Live,Other
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ncrc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/jec26-13.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260413T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260413T180000
DTSTAMP:20260304T171543Z
CREATED:20260304T171538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T171543Z
UID:282517-1776099600-1776103200@www.ncrc.org
SUMMARY:Honoring Donna Gambrell: Celebrating a Legacy and the Power of CDFIs
DESCRIPTION:Join us April 13 at 5 pm ET at the Washington Hilton in DC as we open the 2026 Just Economy Conference and celebrate the retirement and extraordinary career of Donna Gambrell\, former President & CEO of Appalachian Community Capital. \n\n\n\nA visionary and steadfast champion of economic inclusion\, Gambrell’s decades of leadership across the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation\, the CDFI Fund and the broader CDFI field helped expand access to capital\, strengthen mission-driven lenders and build a more resilient and equitable community development finance ecosystem nationwide. \n\n\n\nHer legacy lives on in the communities strengthened\, the institutions empowered and the generations of leaders inspired to carry this work forward. Join us as we celebrate a remarkable career and a legacy that continues to shape the future of impact-driven finance. \n\n\n\nHow to Attend: First\, register for the 2026 Just Economy Conference. Once registered\, RSVP for your spot at the CDFI Reception!
URL:https://www.ncrc.org/event/honoring-donna-gambrell-celebrating-a-legacy-and-the-power-of-cdfis/
CATEGORIES:Live
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ncrc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/26-CDF-RECEPTION-1.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T100000
DTSTAMP:20260318T144835Z
CREATED:20260318T144110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T144835Z
UID:283556-1775728800-1775728800@www.ncrc.org
SUMMARY:Build a Capital-Ready Business Plan for Media Businesses
DESCRIPTION:This session guides media entrepreneurs through the essential elements of a strong\, capital-ready business plan\, including vision\, market strategy\, and financial modeling. Participants will also learn how to assess their readiness for funding programs\, identify when they might need capital\, and determine what type of financing is appropriate for their projects. By the end of the session\, attendees will have practical tools to create a business plan that not only positions their media venture for growth but also helps them access the right capital at the right time.
URL:https://www.ncrc.org/event/build-a-capital-ready-business-plan-for-media-businesses/
CATEGORIES:Live,Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ncrc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Build-a-CapitalReady-Business-Plan-for-Media-Businesses-1.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T153000
DTSTAMP:20260311T184832Z
CREATED:20260311T184648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T184832Z
UID:283092-1775656800-1775662200@www.ncrc.org
SUMMARY:Bridging the Gap: Explaining Financial and Math Concepts to Older Homeowners
DESCRIPTION:Empower your senior clients to make informed housing and loan decisions by mastering the art of communicating complex financial information.  This course is designed for housing counselors who work with seasoned homeowners and seniors – a demographic with unique learning styles\, cognitive strengths\, and retention patterns.  While younger learners may prioritize speed and digital fluency\, older adults often benefit from different approaches that leverage their life experience and existing knowledge.  By the end of this training\, you will walk away with a toolkit of strategies and communication ideas to assist you in counseling your older clients.  \n\n\n\nCost: $50 for non-members\, FREE for members 
URL:https://www.ncrc.org/event/bridging-the-gap-explaining-financial-and-math-concepts-to-older-homeowners/
CATEGORIES:Live,Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.ncrc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/FBridging-the-Gap-Explaining-Financial-and-Math-Concepts-to-Older-Homeowners.png
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T113000
DTSTAMP:20260402T151524Z
CREATED:20260402T150851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T151524Z
UID:285288-1775556000-1775561400@www.ncrc.org
SUMMARY:Own Your Local Search: Google Business Profile\, Apple Business Connect & Yelp Optimization
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to make your business highly visible to local customers across key online platforms. This session covers optimizing your Google Business Profile\, Apple Business Connect and Yelp listings to improve search rankings\, attract more reviews and drive traffic to your business. Participants will leave with actionable strategies to boost their online presence\, increase customer engagement and turn local searches into paying clients. \n\n\n\nRegister here
URL:https://www.ncrc.org/event/own-your-local-search-google-business-profile-apple-business-connect-yelp-optimization/
CATEGORIES:Live,Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ncrc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Own-Your-Local-Search-Google-Business-Profile-Apple-Business-Connect-Yelp-Optimizatio.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T150000
DTSTAMP:20260318T193606Z
CREATED:20260318T193556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T193606Z
UID:283586-1775052000-1775055600@www.ncrc.org
SUMMARY:Fellowship for Equitable Development (FED) Application Webinar
DESCRIPTION:The Fellowship for Equitable Development (FED) is an 8-month paid program that connects top-tier Master’s and Ph.D. students with leading community development organizations to cultivate the “leaders of tomorrow.” Through this initiative\, fellows receive a $20\,000 stipend to work approximately 20 hours per week on high-impact projects addressing systemic challenges like climate change\, wealth disparities\, and housing shortages. By bridging the gap between academic research and grassroots advocacy\, the program empowers participants to create tangible solutions for low-to-moderate income and BIPOC communities while gaining professional experience and access to the NCRC’s national network. \n\n\n\n Speakers: \n\n\n\n\n Laura Bentley\, Director\, Grant Administration\, Community Impact\, NCRC\n\n\n\n Dia Henderson\, Program Manager\, Community Impact\, NCRC
URL:https://www.ncrc.org/event/fellowship-for-equitable-development-fed-application-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Live
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ncrc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Informational-Webinar.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260323T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T170000
DTSTAMP:20260305T211214Z
CREATED:20260305T211205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T211214Z
UID:282602-1774252800-1774630800@www.ncrc.org
SUMMARY:HUD Housing Counselor Certification Exam Prep
DESCRIPTION:Daily schedule: Monday through Thursday – 3 hours a day (2pm – 5pm EST). Friday – 4.5 hours (12:30pm – 5pm EST) \n\n\n\nCost: Members $100 / Non-members $300 \n\n\n\nThis live\, instructor-led HUD Housing Counselor Certification Exam Prep course runs March 23–27 and is designed to help housing professionals confidently prepare for the HUD Certification Exam while strengthening real-world counseling skills. Delivered over one focused week (Monday–Thursday for 3 hours per day\, with an extended session on Friday)\, the course covers all six HUD core competency areas and concludes with a dedicated HUD Exam Deconstructed session that breaks down exam structure\, question logic\, and test-taking strategies. The training is practical\, engaging\, and intentionally designed for adult and neurodivergent learners—clear\, supportive\, and exam-aligned without being overwhelming. Participants leave with stronger knowledge\, reduced test anxiety\, and a clear plan to pass the exam and apply the content in daily counseling practice. 
URL:https://www.ncrc.org/event/hud-housing-counselor-certification-exam-prep/
CATEGORIES:Live,Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.ncrc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/HUD-2-PARTS-MARCH.png
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260320T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260320T140000
DTSTAMP:20260311T134224Z
CREATED:20260311T134216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T134224Z
UID:283061-1774011600-1774015200@www.ncrc.org
SUMMARY:CRA 101
DESCRIPTION:Banks have the capital to be a catalyst for change in your neighborhood and can be critical community partners. Join us to learn about the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) and explore how the CRA can be used to increase reinvestment in your communities. This presentation will also cover how NCRC uses the CRA to secure community benefit agreements with banks. This is crucial information for anyone working towards a Just Economy. Whether you haven’t attended a CRA 101 before\, or it’s just been a while\, you won’t want to miss it.
URL:https://www.ncrc.org/event/cra-101/
CATEGORIES:Live
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.ncrc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/CRA-101.png
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T153000
DTSTAMP:20260309T192406Z
CREATED:20260305T210747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T192406Z
UID:282599-1773928800-1773934200@www.ncrc.org
SUMMARY:Culturally Sensitive Counseling Practices for Serving Veterans\, Seniors\, and Immigrant Families
DESCRIPTION:Cost: Members free / Non-members $50  \n\n\n\nEvery client brings a unique story\, and for many veterans\, seniors\, and immigrant families\, that story includes real challenges in finding and keeping safe\, stable housing. This 90-minute webinar helps housing counselors better understand and address the complex needs of these often-underserved communities. Participants will explore how trauma\, cultural barriers\, aging\, and systemic inequities can affect a client’s housing journey and what counselors can do to help. Through real-world case studies\, interactive discussions\, and practical tools\, this course focuses on building trust\, setting clear professional boundaries\, and providing culturally responsive\, ethically grounded counseling. Whether you’re new to housing counseling or a seasoned professional\, you’ll leave with strategies you can use right away\, rooted in HUD’s core competencies like Fair Housing\, interviewing skills\, professional conduct\, and sustainable post-purchase support. It’s about meeting clients where they are and walking with them toward lasting housing stability. 
URL:https://www.ncrc.org/event/culturally-sensitive-counseling-practices-for-serving-veterans-seniors-and-immigrant-families/
CATEGORIES:Live,Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.ncrc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Culturally-Sensitive-Counseling-Practices-for-Serving-Veterans-Seniors-and-Immigrant-Families.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T140000
DTSTAMP:20260224T190705Z
CREATED:20260224T172321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T190705Z
UID:281990-1773842400-1773842400@www.ncrc.org
SUMMARY:Field Empowerment Fund – Housing Counseling Services Informational Webinar
DESCRIPTION:HUD-approved housing counseling agencies: Join us for an informational webinar to learn more about the application process to receive grant support for your direct service to clients\, while building your agency’s knowledge on how to address heirs’ property challenges and ensure your homebuying clients retain their intergenerational wealth. \n\n\n\nThe Field Empowerment Fund (FEF) empowers NCRC network members to level up established service lines. \n\n\n\nThe Housing Counseling Services series within FEF supports HUD-approved housing counseling agencies in building know-how for their staff and driving homeownership opportunities for their clients\, such as through pre- and post-purchase counseling. \n\n\n\nApplications are open from March 23\, 2026 – May 1\, 2026. \n\n\n\nSpeakers: \n\nLaura Bentley\, Director of Grant Administration\nLuis Ortiz\, Program Manager
URL:https://www.ncrc.org/event/field-empowerment-fund-housing-counseling-services-informational-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Live,Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.ncrc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/vote-2-2.png
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T130000
DTSTAMP:20260205T164227Z
CREATED:20260205T164219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T164227Z
UID:280529-1773835200-1773838800@www.ncrc.org
SUMMARY:Funding Your SNAP E&T Program: 50/50 Reimbursement & Budget Strategy
DESCRIPTION:In the third webinar of our 5-part series on SNAP E&T\, NCRC’s Economic Mobility team will cover SNAP E&T’s 50/50 reimbursement model and learn how to develop budgets that maximize funding while maintaining program quality. Participants will learn about allowable costs\, match requirements\, and financial reporting obligations\, with practical examples of budget development and revenue projections. You will walk away well-positioned to: \n\n\n\n\nMake a compelling case to organizational leadership\, demonstrating potential for revenue generation and enhanced service capacity\n\n\n\nUnderstand the 50/50 federal reimbursement model and allowable cost categories \n\n\n\nDevelop a preliminary SNAP E&T program budget with revenue projections 
URL:https://www.ncrc.org/event/funding-your-snap-et-program-50-50-reimbursement-budget-strategy/
CATEGORIES:Live,Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.ncrc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/SNAP-318.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T113000
DTSTAMP:20260220T193919Z
CREATED:20260218T191037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T193919Z
UID:281230-1773309600-1773315000@www.ncrc.org
SUMMARY:LinkedIn for Entrepreneurs: Converting Your Expertise into Paying Clients
DESCRIPTION:This session will show entrepreneurs how to leverage LinkedIn to grow their business\, showcase their expertise and attract paying clients. Participants will learn how to optimize their profiles\, create engaging content\, build meaningful connections and strategically use LinkedIn to generate leads and opportunities. By the end of the session\, attendees will have actionable strategies to turn their professional presence into tangible business results. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.ncrc.org/event/linkedin-for-entrepreneurs-converting-your-expertise-into-paying-clients/
CATEGORIES:Live,Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ncrc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/LinkedIn-for-Entrepreneurs-Converting-Your-Expertise-into-Paying-Clients.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T153000
DTSTAMP:20260305T210522Z
CREATED:20260305T210514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T210522Z
UID:282596-1773151200-1773156600@www.ncrc.org
SUMMARY:Pre-Purchase Counseling in a Volatile Market: Guiding Clients Through Uncertainty
DESCRIPTION:Cost: Members free / Non-members $50  \n\n\n\nIn today’s rapidly changing housing market\, homebuyers are navigating rising interest rates\, limited inventory\, affordability challenges\, and increased uncertainty. Housing counselors play a critical role in helping clients make informed\, confident decisions—especially during volatile market conditions.  \n\n\n\nThis webinar will equip beginner and intermediate housing counselors with practical strategies to support pre-purchase clients in uncertain times. Participants will explore current market trends\, common client fears\, and counseling approaches that help buyers assess readiness\, manage expectations\, and avoid costly missteps.  \n\n\n\nThe session will also provide tools and messaging counselors can use to explain market fluctuations\, address affordability concerns\, and guide clients through decision-making without discouragement. Through real-world scenarios and practical examples\, counselors will leave better prepared to support clients while maintaining realistic\, empowering guidance.  \n\n\n\nParticipants will learn how to:  \n\n\n\nUse practical tools to help clients evaluate readiness and next steps  \n\n\n\nUnderstand current market trends impacting homebuyer readiness \n\n\n\nAddress common client fears related to rates\, affordability\, and timing  \n\n\n\nApply counseling strategies suited for volatile market conditions 
URL:https://www.ncrc.org/event/pre-purchase-counseling-in-a-volatile-market-guiding-clients-through-uncertainty/
CATEGORIES:Live,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260305T154500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260305T164500
DTSTAMP:20260303T170158Z
CREATED:20260205T165341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T170158Z
UID:280533-1772725500-1772729100@www.ncrc.org
SUMMARY:The New Era of Small Business Finance: Access\, AI\, and Accountability
DESCRIPTION:Jesse Van Tol\, NCRC President and CEO will speak at an event entitled The New Era of Small Business Finance: Access\, AI\, and Accountability hosted by The Aspen Institute’s Business Ownership Initiative and the Responsible Business Lending Coalition. The event will focus on the future of the small business economy and access to capital.
URL:https://www.ncrc.org/event/the-new-era-of-small-business-finance-access-ai-and-accountability/
CATEGORIES:Live,NCRC Speaking
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260220T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260220T170000
DTSTAMP:20260128T170706Z
CREATED:20260128T170658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T170706Z
UID:279901-1771574400-1771606800@www.ncrc.org
SUMMARY:38th Annual Dr. Sadie T.M. Alexander Commemorative Conference
DESCRIPTION:Join Joseph Dean\, NCRC’s Racial Economic Equity Junior Research Specialist\, at the Penn BLSA 38th Annual Dr. Sadie T. M. Alexander Commemorative Conference. \n\n\n\nHosted at the University of Pennsylvania Law School on February 21\, 2026\, this conference will feature a full day of insightful discussions and valuable networking opportunities. \n\n\n\nThe event honors the legacy of Dr. Sadie T. M. Alexander\, a trailblazing leader in law and social justice. Whether you are a seasoned professional or just beginning your career\, this conference is ideal for anyone interested in legal studies\, equity\, and social justice.
URL:https://www.ncrc.org/event/38th-annual-dr-sadie-t-m-alexander-commemorative-conference/
CATEGORIES:Live,NCRC Speaking
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260217T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260217T170000
DTSTAMP:20260128T165433Z
CREATED:20260128T165426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T165433Z
UID:279889-1771336800-1771347600@www.ncrc.org
SUMMARY:HECM Exam Prep Boot Camp
DESCRIPTION:This training is a three-part webinar series designed to prepare HUD certified housing counselors to pass the HECM exam. Over three 3-hour sessions participants will review key study materials\, receive clear explanations of core HECM topics\, and work through practice questions and real-world scenarios. The course provides a detailed breakdown of the HECM Counseling Protocol\, a review of the counseling workflow\, and guidance on meeting HUD file and documentation requirements. Participants will receive supplemental study materials and a suggested study guide.  \n\n\n\nCost: Members: Free / Non-members: $200
URL:https://www.ncrc.org/event/hecm-exam-prep-boot-camp/
CATEGORIES:Live,Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T153000
DTSTAMP:20260128T164727Z
CREATED:20260128T164720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T164727Z
UID:279882-1770904800-1770910200@www.ncrc.org
SUMMARY:Fair Housing in Action: Preventing Bias and Advancing Equity
DESCRIPTION:Fair Housing in Action: Preventing Bias and Advancing Equity provides a practical overview of fair housing laws and compliance responsibilities. The course focuses on identifying and preventing bias while reinforcing legal and ethical obligations to provide equitable services. A review of best practices that support fair access of housing and reduce the risk of discriminatory outcomes.  \n\n\n\nCost: Members: Free / Non-members: $50
URL:https://www.ncrc.org/event/fair-housing-in-action-preventing-bias-and-advancing-equity/
CATEGORIES:Live,Online Class,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T130000
DTSTAMP:20260203T200737Z
CREATED:20260203T200728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T200737Z
UID:280364-1770460200-1770469200@www.ncrc.org
SUMMARY:Troubled Tributary : Film Screening and Panel
DESCRIPTION:IMET is pleased to invite you to a special film screening and panel discussion\, Troubled Tributary: Maryland’s Patuxent River\, taking place at IMET on February 7\, 2026\, from 10:30 AM to 1:00 PM. \n\n\n\nThis short documentary examines the environmental challenges facing the Patuxent River and highlights the vital role of community advocacy\, science\, and environmental justice in protecting Maryland’s waterways. \n\n\n\nThe screening will be followed by a panel discussion featuring Fred Tutman (Patuxent Riverkeeper)\, Vernice Miller-Travis Miller Travis (Environmental Justice Pioneer)\, and Cari Harris (Founder of Greater Baltimore Climate Summit)\, who will share insights and engage in dialogue around environmental stewardship\, people of color in the environmental justice movement\, and solution driven environmental work.
URL:https://www.ncrc.org/event/troubled-tributary-film-screening-and-panel/
CATEGORIES:member event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260129T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260129T153000
DTSTAMP:20260106T182520Z
CREATED:20260106T182418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T182520Z
UID:277965-1769695200-1769700600@www.ncrc.org
SUMMARY:Beyond the Spreadsheet: Helping Clients Build Budgets That Stick
DESCRIPTION:Budgets don’t fail—budgets without context fail. \n\n\n\n Too often\, clients leave counseling sessions with a “perfect” budget on paper that unravels within weeks. This 90-minute interactive webinar is designed for housing and financial counselors at all experience levels who want to move beyond static worksheets and help clients build sustainable\, adaptable budgets that hold up in real life. \n\n\n\n This session blends practical budgeting tactics with behavior-based strategies\, trauma-informed approaches\, and creative engagement tools that counselors can immediately use with clients. Whether you’re a HUD-approved housing counselor helping pre- or post-purchase customers\, or if you’re a financial coach working with households facing financial instability\, this webinar will expand how you think about budgeting\, and how your customers experience it. \n\n\n\n By the end of the webinar\, the learner will be able to: \n\n\n\n\nShift budgeting conversations from “numbers on a page” to long-term sustainability and client buy-in.\n\n\n\nApply multiple budgeting approaches based on client readiness\, income volatility\, and life stage.\n\n\n\nUse interactive and client-centered techniques that increase engagement and follow-through.\n\n\n\nIdentify common reasons budgets fail and adjust strategies before clients disengage.\n\n\n\n\n Housing counselors and coaches will experience a new budgeting mindset: How to reframe budgets as living tools that evolve with a client’s life\, not rigid rules they feel judged by. Sue offers fresh\, low-tech ways to actively involve clients during budgeting sessions\, even when motivation is low\, and she’ll have you thinking about scripts and prompts that help clients open up about spending habits\, financial stress\, and trade-offs. You will have techniques that participants can use the very next day with renters\, homeowners\, and households from various backgrounds. Don’t miss this fun filled webinar that will help you start off you 2026 on the right foot!
URL:https://www.ncrc.org/event/beyond-the-spreadsheet-helping-clients-build-budgets-that-stick/
CATEGORIES:Live,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260128T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260128T150000
DTSTAMP:20251215T190538Z
CREATED:20251215T181358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251215T190538Z
UID:275989-1769608800-1769612400@www.ncrc.org
SUMMARY:2026 FED Application Informational Webinar
DESCRIPTION:NCRC members: Join us for an informational webinar to learn more about the application process to host a graduate student for a member-designed\, 9-month fellowship project that drives your organization’s mission forward.  \n\n\n\nThe fellowship pairs innovative\, graduate-level talent with NCRC members to address pressing issues such as climate resilience\, affordable housing\, food and water security\, community health & wellness\, wealth building\, small business development\, and workforce development. Fellows will spearhead a project that the host organization would otherwise be unable to undertake\, while gaining real-world experience and receiving a $20\,000 stipend.  \n\n\n\nMember applications for the 2026 Fellowship for Equitable Development are open from February 3-27\, 2026. \n\n\n\nSpeakers: \n\n\n\n\n Laura Bentley\, Director\, Grant Administration\, Community Impact\, NCRC \n\n\n\nDia Henderson\, Program Manager\, Community Impact\, NCRC
URL:https://www.ncrc.org/event/2026-fed-application-informational-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Live,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T150000
DTSTAMP:20260107T122307Z
CREATED:20260107T121942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T122307Z
UID:278022-1769002200-1769007600@www.ncrc.org
SUMMARY:Assessing Capacity: Infrastructure & Staff Requirements for SNAP E&T Success
DESCRIPTION:In the second of our 5-part series covering the essentials of SNAP E&T\, NCRC’s Economic Mobility team will share how community-based organizations can evaluate and assess the capacity of their current workforce development staff\, training capacity\, and support services for alignment with SNAP E&T requirements. We will walk through everything you need to determine if your staff capacity and systems position your organization for success as a third-party partner. This includes reviewing the administrative infrastructure needed to successfully operate a SNAP E&T program\, including participant tracking systems\, service documentation requirements\, and eligibility verification processes. Join us to learn about common capacity gaps and staffing configurations that support program compliance and success!
URL:https://www.ncrc.org/event/assessing-capacity-infrastructure-staff-requirements-for-snap-et-success/
CATEGORIES:Live,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T150000
DTSTAMP:20260109T194911Z
CREATED:20251222T193420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T194911Z
UID:276478-1768996800-1769094000@www.ncrc.org
SUMMARY:Ready to Win More Grants? Start from A to Z
DESCRIPTION:This training is designed for developers\, executive directors\, and program managers seeking grant funding for their projects. It provides guidance on the key documents required for most grants and walks through a step-by-step grant-writing process. Led by an expert with over 20 years of grant-writing experience\, this interactive session will share practical writing techniques to craft stronger\, more confident proposals that improve participants’ chances of securing grants. \n\n\n\nThis training is not intended for housing counselors or staff from agencies without grant-writing responsibilities. \n\n\n\nRegistration: $ 125
URL:https://www.ncrc.org/event/ready-to-win-more-grants-start-from-a-to-z/
CATEGORIES:Live,Training
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