CFPB: Agency Kicks Off Rulemaking to Help Mitigate the Financial Consequences of Domestic Violence and Elder Abuse
Survivors of abuse financially suffer when their credit reports contain loans and accounts that they were forced into The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) launched a rulemaking to address the harmful effects of inaccurate credit reporting affecting survivors of domestic violence, elder abuse, and other forms of financial abuse. The agency is issuing an advance notice of…
CDFI Fund: Call for Community and Economic Development Practitioners to Serve as CDFI Application Reviewers
The Community Development Financial Institutions Fund (CDFI Fund) is issuing a call for well-qualified persons to serve as application reviewers for the calendar year (CY) 2024-2025 round of the New Markets Tax Credit Program (NMTC Program). The CDFI Fund has contracted with Areeva Solutions to recruit reviewers. Recruitment will be conducted by Areeva Solutions on a…
ABA: Seven Banks Win ABA Foundation 2024 Community Commitment Awards
The American Bankers Association Foundation today named seven banks as 2024 Community Commitment Award winners. The annual awards recognize banks for extraordinary corporate social responsibility efforts in seven specific categories ranging from affordable housing to economic inclusion. The winners will be recognized at ABA’s Annual Convention in New York City on Oct. 29. The selection committee, made up…
HUD: Agency Recognizes Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Reaffirming Commitment to Safe and Affordable Housing for Survivors
The agency highlights historic milestones and housing protections under the Violence Against Women Act, and critical actions taken to address gender-based violence In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention Month, proclaimed by President Biden in 2021, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today issued a statement underscoring its continued dedication to support programs…
HUD: 30th Anniversary of the Violence Against Women Act Commemorated
Five federal agencies affirm continued commitment to implement housing provisions under the Violence Against Women Act To commemorate the 30th anniversary of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development today joined four federal agencies—the U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. Department of Justice, the U.S. Department of Treasury, and the…
EDA: $4.3 Million Invested to Expand the Muskogee Medical District and Boost Workforce Development in Oklahoma
Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is investing $4.3 million in the state of Oklahoma to support infrastructure improvements and industrial workforce development. The EDA investments announced today are: “The Biden-Harris Administration is committed to providing resources that support economic growth in communities across Oklahoma and the…
HUD: Over $3.5 Billion Announced to Help People Experiencing Homelessness
HUD Announces Over $3.5 Billion to Help People Experiencing Homelessness HUD makes largest-ever single-year investment in communities’ homelessness response systems and streamlines program requirements for providers WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today announced that it will provide more than $3.5 billion in competitive funding to homeless services organizations across the…
CFPB: New Report Highlights Junk Fees Charged by School Lunch Payment Platforms
Families are paying costly and hard-to-avoid transaction fees The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) today released a report on payment processing companies that help school districts process children’s school lunch payments. These private companies process payments made by parents who may have limited or zero payment alternatives. With a captive customer base, these companies can…
HUD: Housing Counselor Certification Exam Now Offered in Additional Languages
At UnidosUS national conference, HUD announced that the updated exam is now available in Spanish, Traditional Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced today the availability of a newly updated certification exam for housing counselors. In addition to content updates, the exam and associated training materials are now…
HUD: New Communities Accepted to Participate in the ConnectHomeUSA Initiative and Bridge the Digital Divide for HUD-Assisted Families
ConnectHomeUSA will support HUD-assisted communities by addressing the three key aspects of digital inclusion: providing affordable internet access, offering free/affordable devices, and delivering digital skills training. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announces 97 communities that have been selected to participate in the ConnectHomeUSA (CHUSA) initiative, bringing training and technical assistance to…