Economic Development
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Community perspectives and conditions from the Fed’s Beige Book, May 2025
Here’s what nonprofit and community leaders, and workforce professionals serving lower-income people shared with the Federal Reserve for the May 2025 Beige Book.
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Economic Well-Being of US Households in 2024
The Federal Reserve Board’s 2024 Survey of Household Economics and Decisionmaking report explores the financial circumstances of adults and families, highlighting stable well-being amid ongoing price concerns and a strong labor market.
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Community perspectives and conditions from the Fed’s Beige Book, April 2025
Here’s what nonprofit and community leaders, and workforce professionals serving lower-income people shared with the Federal Reserve for the April 2025 Beige Book.
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How have CDFIs leveraged various funding mechanisms? Federal Reserve survey aims to find out
Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) are important to closing gaps in credit and capital access. The 2025 CDFI Survey aims to dive into specific topics or challenges in the CDFI landscape.
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The Quarterly Catch-up, Q1 2025
Check out the latest community development-related research, analyses, and articles from all 12 Federal Reserve Banks and the Board of Governors. This post captures content published between January 1 and March 31, 2025, on topics affecting communities.
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Community perspectives and conditions from the Fed’s Beige Book, February 2025
Here’s what nonprofit and community leaders, and workforce professionals serving lower-income people shared with the Federal Reserve for the February 2025 Beige Book.
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A data hub shows how clients are using their “Bank On” accounts
Bank On National Data (BOND) Hub shows whether clients are getting the full benefit of certified safe and low-cost bank accounts intended to help them build financial stability.
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[Watch] The Power of Place: Building Inclusive Economies Through Collaboration
During this Connecting Communities webinar hear from local leaders who participated in three Fed-supported place-based iniatives. Watch or listen on demand.
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The last bank branch standing
As physical bank branches close, some residents and small businesses in resulting banking deserts struggle to access essential financial services. In some communities, CDFIs are stepping in to help fill this gap.
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Community perspectives and conditions from the Fed’s Beige Book, January 2025
Here’s what nonprofit and community leaders, and workforce professionals serving lower-income people shared with the Federal Reserve for the January 2025 Beige Book.