Learn about the challenges of 345 CDFIs, their financial well-being throughout the COVID-19 pandemic and the effects on their clients and the communities they serve.
Investment Connection is a program that introduces public and private funders in the regions served by the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond to proposals from community-based organizations and small businesses that benefit low- and moderate-income, distressed and underserved communities.
Small businesses remained challenged throughout 2021 and those that sought financing to bridge funding gaps experienced a higher rate of denials than before the pandemic.
Regulators are considering changes to how the 1977 law is implemented
The Fed’s Community Impact Survey reveals COVID-19 disruptions to community organizations’ operations and the low-income communities they serve.
Part two of our series examines studies on racial disparities in policing, crime reporting and the effectiveness of training programs.
Part one of our two-part Economic Brief examines the impact of crime on communities, the relationship between crime and policing, and how policing affects deterrence.
Community development financial institutions (CDFIs) like Woodlands Community Lenders are uniquely positioned to help rural towns address unique challenges through place-based revitalization and by attracting investment.
Deborah Markley discusses how community foundations support capacity building and development to improve the well being of rural communities.
Bernie Mazyck and Mark Fessler discuss how the pandemic is contributing to ongoing high volumes of renter evictions in certain parts of our country.
Tiffany Hollin-Wright discusses how our Community Development staff is addressing the disproportionate impact of the health and economic crises on communities of color.
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