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What's New
It Takes a Village: Actions for a Healthier and Safer North Texas
February 29, 2012, Dallas
This event will bring together corporations, nonprofit organizations, governments, faith-based organizations, academic entities and private citizens interested in the health and safety of North Texas. The event’s objective is to learn about social influences on health, hear how community development and the health sectors are collaborating and brainstorm new ways to leverage each other's resources. The long-term objective is to facilitate improvements in health, wellness and safety to promote community and economic development in North Texas. Read more 
Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP1, 2 and 3) in Texas
In fourth quarter 2011, the Dallas Fed asked Neighborhood Stabilization Program grantees in Texas for insights on their programs—their successes, challenges, impact, lessons learned and related information. Read more »
e-Perspectives
Opportunities Within the Disability Housing Market
Finding housing options that are accessible for people with disabilities is an ongoing challenge in Texas. Not only is the need enormous, but federal government resources that traditionally have funded housing for people with disabilities have evolved and retrenched in the wake of the financial crisis. As a result, innovation, partnerships and leverage are vital in tackling this housing challenge. Read more »
Community Outlook Survey, Third Quarter 2011
Service Providers Adjust to Economic Conditions in the Eleventh District
In October 2011, we asked service providers how they evaluated changes in the needs of low- and moderate-income (LMI) households—ranging from the availability of jobs and affordable housing to financial well-being and access to credit—from second quarter to third quarter 2011. To better understand how well the needs of LMI households are being met, we also asked service providers about the changes in demand for their services, their organizations’ capacity to serve clients and funding for their organizations. Read More»
Small Business—Big Opportunity: Finding Solutions to Small Business Challenges
November 30, 2011, Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas
The Travelers Institute, the public policy division of Travelers Insurance, and the Dallas Fed seek to understand the issues faced by small businesses, their lenders and service providers. We will discuss access to capital, regulatory challenges, risk management and other issues affecting small business growth and job creation. We also will facilitate debate with the audience, propose alternatives and raise awareness of the importance of business continuity planning. Read more »
Join the Healthy Communities Conversation
Amid the reforms of the American health care system, a movement to improve health on the community level has been gaining traction. This movement promotes not only access to health care but access to healthier environments and nutritious food. Join the Healthy Communities conversation to be part of this movement. Read more »
2011 RAISE Texas Learning Forum and Summit
Nov. 1–2, 2011, Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas
The Nov. 1 forum, "Taking College Savings Accounts to Scale," and Nov. 2 summit, "Building a Savings Culture in Texas—Dreams Can Come True," are designed to showcase financial products and programs that encourage financial success and economic stability for all Texans. Read more »
Banking and Community Perspectives
Asset Building Taking Root in Rural Communities
This issue highlights the environment around rural asset building, points to valuable resources and showcases some initiatives taking root that foster economic growth, prosperity and self-sustainability. Read more »
Small Business and Entrepreneurship Resource Center
The Dallas Fed's new resource center is a clearinghouse of information on current trends within the small business and entrepreneurship sectors and the ways these sectors are supported and promoted by public, private and nonprofit organizations. It features insights from the field, and highlights events, publications, speeches, testimonies and reports of the Dallas Fed, Federal Reserve Board and Reserve Banks. Learn more »
Healthy Communities Podcasts
The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas presents "Healthy Communities Podcasts," which feature local leaders practicing at the intersection of community development and health. Read more »
Foreclosure Resource Center
A listing of local and national events, news, resources and information about foreclosure prevention for consumers, financial institutions, community development professionals and neighborhood groups. Read more »
Building Wealth Instructor's Manual
The latest addition to the Building Wealth toolkit is complete with suggestions for instructor-led discussions and student activities. The manual includes the Building Wealth CD-ROM and directions for using the interactive tools on the CD to enhance student participation. View PDF or order by calling 214-922-5254. |
