November 10, 2023 by Brian Maxey
“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... Read moreContinue Reading →
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…
October 24, 2023 by Brian Maxey
Years in the making, community groups call the joint Community Reinvestment Act Rules a ‘lost opportunity to close racial wealth gaps, while acknowledging reinvestment advancements’ SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 24, 2023 — After a lengthy multi-year review process and a lawsuit led by Democracy Forward on behalf of Rise Economy (formerly the California Reinvestment Coalition) and... Read moreContinue Reading →
Rise Economy has recognized community leaders and organizations across California that have made a positive impact in their local communities with service awards for more than two decades. This year, we will recognize three stellar leaders — an affordable housing leader out of South Central Los Angeles, a small…
Rise Economy’s Action and Advocacy Colloquium series facilitated in-person strategizing and connecting among members By Madison D’Ornellas, Digital Communications Associate Every day up and down California, Rise Economy members are helping shape their communities. Twice this month — first in Oakland on Wednesday, Aug. 9 and then in Los…
Rise Economy facilitated a conversation with CRA champions on what it takes to move legislation to the finish line By Madison D’Ornellas, Digital Communications Associate Rise Economy on Wednesday brought together fellow economic and housing justice advocates to discuss the pathways toward a California-specific, stronger Community Reinvestment Act (CRA),…
July 21, 2023 by Brian Maxey
After their first year as members of Rise Economy’s inaugural Resilience Fund Program, participants reflect on their struggles and successes during the program By Madison D'Ornellas, Digital Communications Associate Rise Economy’s inaugural Resilience Fund cohort has placed itself at the forefront of programs working to build a new crop of BIPOC-led Community Development Financial Institutions... Read moreContinue Reading →
CRC on Thursday, April 27 hosted nearly 150 people for its Northern California Equitable Futures Awards at Oeste Bar in Oakland. The second-annual event recognizes community heroes, resiliency builders, and difference-makers who have impacted the lives of people in Northern California. This year’s honorees included CEO of Visionary Home…
The California Reinvestment Coalition’s 2023 Equitable Futures Awards two-event series started off with a bang Thursday, April 27 in Oakland. Nearly 150 CRC members, allies, banking industry representatives and elected officials gathered under an eastbay sunset and string lights to celebrate two incredible advocates and one outstanding people-first organization…
CRC has recognized community leaders and organizations across California that have made a positive impact in their local communities with service awards for more than two decades. This year, we will recognize three stellar leaders—an advocate for quality affordable housing in the Central Valley, the director of the Consumer…
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“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... 
Years in the making, community groups call the joint Community Reinvestment Act Rules a ‘lost opportunity to close racial wealth gaps, while acknowledging reinvestment advancements’ SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 24, 2023 — After a lengthy multi-year review process and a lawsuit led by Democracy Forward on behalf of Rise Economy (formerly the California Reinvestment Coalition) and... 
After their first year as members of Rise Economy’s inaugural Resilience Fund Program, participants reflect on their struggles and successes during the program By Madison D'Ornellas, Digital Communications Associate Rise Economy’s inaugural Resilience Fund cohort has placed itself at the forefront of programs working to build a new crop of BIPOC-led Community Development Financial Institutions... 
