Rise Economy

Have you seen our Community Reinvestment Act Success Stories? Our first story: East LA Community Corporation! ? This week we're sharing stories from across our statewide alliance to uplift the reach and breadth of the work of the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA)! via @riseeconomy #CRAImpact https://lnkd.in/gNeBHkuU

Without the CRA, many BIPOC and LMI neighborhoods would continue to face reduced access to credit and essential community services. That’s why we continue to advocate for innovative solutions — like a?California-specific CRA?— to ensure all financial institutions are held accountable to the communities they serve. Learn how we're celebrating 47 years of the CRA, and how you can get involved in our celebrations: https://lnkd.in/gHMvwmp2

New blog! Building California’s Future One CBA at a Time ?? Against the backdrop of an acute housing crisis in California, innovative projects powered by Community Benefits Agreements (CBAs) and Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) obligations have emerged as vital lifelines, helping to finance affordable housing developments that provide stability and dignity to those most in need. https://lnkd.in/gTAuWhET

Happy 47th Birthday to the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA)! ?? "Born out of the fight against redlining, the CRA compels banks to do more than just collect deposits — it mandates them to reinvest in the very neighborhoods they serve, ensuring that low- and moderate-income communities see the benefits of their financial presence." - Rise Economy CEO Paulina Gonzalez-Brito in her new blog: "How the CRA and Community Benefits Agreements are Transforming Communities 47 Years Later." Read the new blog here: https://bit.ly/CRA47

Meet our Action and Advocacy Conference Keynote Speaker Leah Rothstein! Leah Rothstein has led research on reforming community corrections policy and practice to be focused on rehabilitation, not punishment, and is the co-author of “Just Action: How to Challenge Segregation Enacted Under the Color of Law.” Have you RSVP'd to our 2024 Action and Advocacy Conference? Learn the schedule, get to know our keynote speakers, and buy your tickets here: https://lnkd.in/gurnCrrb #ActionandAdvocacyConference #ResistReinvestRebuild

New CBA! ?Commercial Bank of California?(CBC) has partnered with?Rise Economy to develop a 5-year Community Benefit Agreement (CBA). The bank announced today an expansion in its community support programs across the state of California. Rise Economy CEO Paulina Gonzalez-Brito on today's announcement: “We commend CBC for promoting collaboration between public and community banks to fund our communities for the greater good. We look forward to seeing the tangible benefits this agreement will bring to communities across California.” https://lnkd.in/g_3Gnf5v

Meet our Action and Advocacy Conference Special Guest Keynote Speaker Julián Castro! A practiced advocate in public service, Julián Castro serves as the CEO of the Latino Community Foundation, the largest Latino-serving foundation in the United States. He was elected Mayor of San Antonio in 2009 and served as U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) from 2014 to 2017 under President Barack Obama. Learn more about conference speakers, RSVP, and see the schedule for our 2024 Action and Advocacy Conference here: https://lnkd.in/gK3a2pTs

We are so excited to announce Latino Community Foundation CEO Julian Castro and co-author of "Just Action" Leah Rothstein as our 2024 Action and Advocacy Conference Keynote Speakers! https://lnkd.in/gK3a2pTs ?? “Both Castro and Rothstein bring valuable perspectives and insights that we know will delight our audience and motivate them to?persist in their pursuit of creating meaningful change throughout California.” - Rise Economy CEO Paulina Gonzalez-Brito

Tomorrow! Join Rise Economy and members of the California Public Banking Alliance coalition for a Community Briefing on CalAccount! Learn about the features of the new program that will be essential to the millions of workers without access to a reliable, free banking service. Register here: https://lnkd.in/dgiWxrFy

Join us in Los Angeles on November 13-14 at the 2024 Action and Advocacy Conference to honor and celebrate our 2024 Equitable Futures Awards honorees! Learn more about Rudy Ortega, the Inland Equity Community Land Trust, and the nphs here: https://lnkd.in/gS7bCztB