Years advocating for low-income communities and communities of color.
Billion in CRA investments since 2017.
California counties served by Rise Economy and our members.
Rise Economy organizational members throughout the state.
Fighting systemic racism takes an alliance
Right the wrongs of institutional disenfranchisement
Become a Rise Economy member
◆ Provide capital to BIPOC
(Black, Indigenous and People of Color) entrepreneurs
◆ Create sustainable, self-reliant communities
◆ Advance entrepreneurship for women
◆ Provide resources for immigrants
◆ Build generational wealth within historically redlined communities
Recent News
Rise Economy Announces Additional $6.5B Commitment from First Citizens Bank for Communities
The multibillion-dollar amendment builds on First Citizens’ existing Community Benefits Plan. LOS ANGELES, Nov. 14, 2023 — Rise Economy, formerly the California Reinvestment Coalition, announced today that it has negotiated an agreement with First Citizens Bank to bolster investments in California communities by way of a $6.5 billion amendment to the bank’s existing $16…
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Rise Economy Recognizes Star Advocates, Community Leaders at the 2023 SoCal Equitable Futures Awards
“Thank you very much for suing us. Keep that advocacy going.” By Madison D'Ornellas, Digital Communications Associate Attendees pose for a photo on Thursday, Nov. 2 at Rise Economy's Southern California Equitable Futures Awards. More than 150 people gathered beneath the beautiful evening sky of Downtown Los Angeles on Thursday, Nov. 2 for Rise Economy’s...
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Photos: 2023 Southern California Equitable Futures Awards
Rise Economy on Thursday, Nov. 2 hosted nearly 150 people for its Southern California Equitable Futures Awards at Far Bar in Downtown Los Angeles. The event, the first to be held under the name Rise Economy, recognizes the individuals and organizations that are working to create a more equitable future for all Californians. This year’s…
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Who We
Work With
Low-income and BIPOC communities communities demand equal opportunity to develop and prosper
- Gloria Bruce, East Bay Housing Organization
" Rise Economy is a trusted partner helping to support affordable housing and affordable homeownership for low-income communities. Just as we work to ensure that people have affordable places to live, Rise Economy promotes the economic stability people need to stay in that housing and to thrive - actively addressing the legacy of discriminatory investment to restore racial and economic equity throughout California."
- Deborah Lowe Muramoto, California Capital Financial Development Corporation
" "Rise Economy is a bold, outspoken advocate with a successful track record of holding banks accountable to the communities and people our organization serves. As a member of Rise Economy, we value being part of a powerful statewide coalition that puts BIPOC families front and center in the fight for economic and racial justice."
- Nikki Beasley, Richmond Neighborhood Housing
" It's incredibly important to have access to the decision-makers who have a significant impact on the communities we serve. Rise Economy provides a platform to share the experiences of the community members we serve and allows us to be a changemaker and thought partner in bringing about the changes we want to see."
- Salam Nalia, Fresno EOC
" Rise Economy keeps us in the loop about policy issues related to financial institutions, CRA, and community economic development. By participating in Rise Economy-organized bank meetings, we ensure that the voices of small businesses and rural communities in the Central Valley are at the table. Rise Economy has been a critical partner as we advocate for more strategic investments in central California."
Combating Generations of Systematic Injustice through Collaboration.
Rise Economy partners with Groups and Organizations to create lasting change.
Let’s accomplish the mission together:
Step 1
Tell us about yourself, your community, or organization.
Step 2
Let us know about the change you need to create and what’s blocking your community from success.
Step 3
We’ll schedule a meeting between you and a Rise Economy Community Organizers to map out how we can make a greater impact together.
Meet the future of the economic justice movement.
Since 1986, Rise Economy, formerly the California Reinvestment Coalition (CRC), has helped low-income and BIPOC communities fight redlining and achieve racial justice and equity in the form of financial services, investments, education, representation, and state and federal policy change.