October 12, 2023 by Brian Maxey
A landmark civil rights law that established a pathway to stability, wealth-building for communities of color, but still needs improvements By Paulina Gonzalez-Brito, Chief Executive Officer Today, we celebrate 46 years of the enactment of the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA), a pivotal piece of legislation enacted to address banking marginalization and discriminatory lending practices. Considered... Read moreContinue Reading →
On this day in 2011, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) was founded. And for 12 years, the Bureau has been committed to fighting for financial protection, equity and billions in relief for Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) and Low-to-Moderate Income (LMI) communities. In 12 years, the…
June 19, 2023 by Brian Maxey
San Francisco City Hall lit up for Juneteenth. Photo credit: Adobe Stock By Doni Tadesse and Aliyah Shaheed, Southern California and Northern California Organizers Today we celebrate and reflect. We celebrate the resilience, strength and triumph of Black folks in the face of profound adversity. We reflect on the progress we have made as... Read moreContinue Reading →
“As recent bank failures expose bank management and regulatory failures, we would do well to revisit the lessons of Glass Steagall.” By Kevin Stein, Chief of Legal and Strategy JPMorgan Chase acquires First Republic Bank First Republic Bank became the third bank to fail in the last few…
California Governor Gavin Newsom recently announced a historic $100 billion budget surplus and signed a $300 billion budget into law. At the same time, researchers published a detailed report on the widening racial wealth gap in the U.S., highlighting how wealth concentration and “the recent role of capital gains,”…
Don’t be fooled by the hollow statements of the past few weeks. In the days after the Jan. 6 violent attempted coup on the nation’s Capitol, Wall Street’s calls to “end the violence” and its oblivious and cliched claim that our country is somehow “better than this” rang even…
Become a Member of the California Reinvestment Coalition
CRC welcomes California mission-driven community organizations and government agencies to join the coalition.
Benefits of CRC Membership
Invitations to annual meetings with banks and bank merger-related activities – an exclusive opportunity to meet with bank executives to discuss their community investment strategies.
A dedicated advocate that amplifies your voice, so that bankers, regulators, and elected officials pay attention to the needs of our communities.
Groundbreaking programs that strengthen and protect the economic well-being of the people your organization serves every day.
Connection to a statewide network of peer organizations that are also serving low-income communities and communities of color.
Members-only updates and analysis on banking practices, regulatory issues, and legislation that directly impact the mission and financial capacity of your organization.
Engagement in CRC initiatives, such as sign-on letters, press events, and other advocacy efforts that hold policymakers and regulators accountable to the people they were chosen to represent and serve.
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Nonprofit organization – $100(operating budget under $500k)
Nonprofit organization – $300(operating budget $5m and over)
Public agency – $500
Membership Pledge
We subscribe to CRC’s efforts to promote investment in California’s low-income communities and increased access to affordable financial services, housing credit to facilitate the production and maintenance of low-income housing, credit for low-income individuals, and credit for community economic development.
A landmark civil rights law that established a pathway to stability, wealth-building for communities of color, but still needs improvements By Paulina Gonzalez-Brito, Chief Executive Officer Today, we celebrate 46 years of the enactment of the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA), a pivotal piece of legislation enacted to address banking marginalization and discriminatory lending practices. Considered... 
San Francisco City Hall lit up for Juneteenth. Photo credit: Adobe Stock By Doni Tadesse and Aliyah Shaheed, Southern California and Northern California Organizers Today we celebrate and reflect. We celebrate the resilience, strength and triumph of Black folks in the face of profound adversity. We reflect on the progress we have made as... 
