News and Events

 In a recent interview with the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta on the future of the housing market, NCRC Chief Operating Officer Jim Carr responded to questions about which housing policies would best meet the challenges presented by the foreclosure crisis. Read the full article here.

In more than 30 cities over the last two weeks, the National Community Reinvestment Coalition (NCRC) convened local elected officials, faith leaders, community organizers and concerned citizens at Town Hall events across the country to urge President-elect Barack Obama and Congress to take decisive and sweeping actions to stem the rising tide of foreclosures, invest in infrastructure-focused spending to create jobs and encourage small business development, and strengthen social safety nets for those communities that depend on these services most.  The nationwide Town Hall events were held in collaboration with the National Community Reinvestment Coalition (NCRC), USAction, and partners in local communities.

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At events in more than 30 cities across the country, community organizations are coming together with NCRC and USAction to call on local leaders and Congress to enact solutions to the economic crisis. These solutions focus on foreclosure prevention efforts and on stabilizing neighborhoods that have been disproportionately affected by the foreclosure collapse.

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To put our economy on a sound financial path, NCRC is partnering with USAction and local community groups for a Week of Action that is taking place next week. Read More

Click here to sign on to the call for an economic recovery plan.

For more information about the Town Hall dates, locations, and times, visit:  www.roadtoeconomicrecovery.org