For our birthday, we’re sharing some of the significant events and actions that shaped our organization For 37 years Rise Economy, formerly the California Reinvestment Coalition, has worked to combat generations of economic inequities and racial injustices by holding financial institutions accountable for harms and challenging systems of oppression. Founded on Oct. 11, 1986, as... 
Rise Economy, formerly the California Reinvestment Coalition, added Jillian Spindle and Hermán Barahona to its Board of Directors. Their three-year terms began in June. Spindle will serve as the board treasurer, replacing William Pavao, who retired from the board earlier this year. Spindle serves as the Chief Operating Officer…
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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),…
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Get to know our new name and new look By Brian M. Maxey, Chief of Communications If you’re familiar with our work, then you might notice things look a bit different. Today, we’re launching our new name and visual identity, complete with a new logo and redesigned website. California…
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Media Contact Brian Maxey, bmaxey@rise-economy.org, 510-813-7552 The statewide economic, housing and racial justice nonprofit unveils new visual identity as part of strategic alignment. LOS ANGELES, June 12, 2023 — Fit to meet the moment with its bold, modern and innovative new identity, the California Reinvestment Coalition (CRC) today…
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A discussion hosted by CRC touched on how each sector of climate resiliency—policy, research and local organizing— can work together to liberate disadvantaged communities from the inequitable effects of climate change. CRC on Thursday hosted a virtual panel discussion that brought climate justice advocates together to discuss the…
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Clarence Williams, a highly-regarded thought leader in the field of economic development and community development finance in Northern California, passed away on Monday, May, 8. He was 75. Clarence was one of CRC’s longest-tenured board members prior to his retirement in January after serving more than 30 years. “Clarence’s…
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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…
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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…
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This Women’s History Month, we’re reflecting on the likes of Dolores Huerta and Angela Davis whose invaluable contributions to organizing improved the lives of working-class People of Color. We’re remembering Sasheen Littlefeather, Shirley Chisholm and Marsha P. Johnson, who were unwavering in the face of discrimination and white supremacy….
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Rise Economy Announces Additional $6.5B Commitment…
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The Bank Rundown: October 2023
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Significant Moments from 37 Years of Rise Economy
Get to know the 2023 Southern California EFA Honor…