The 2009 Recovery Act’s temporary boost in SNAP benefits ended on November 1, which means a benefit cut for each of the nearly 48 million SNAP...
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Urgent: Call Senator Scott and Urge Him to Vote for Mel Watt as the Director of FHFA
The U.S. Senate is expected to consider the confirmation of Representative Mel Watt (D-NC) as the new director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency...
CDFI Conference Provides Opportunity to Learn and Grow
Last week, members of our staff and board attended Opportunity Finance Network’s annual conference in Philadelphia. As it happens every year, the...
Housing Affordability: A Key Factor in Economic Prosperity
The Charleston Regional Development Alliance recently released the 2013 Regional Economic Scorecard which compares the Charleston metro area to six...
How the Shutdown Impacted Our Communities
On October 1st, our Federal government closed its doors, causing hardship on many residents across the state. We take a look at how the shutdown...
Job Opportunity: Lending Director
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Lending Director LOCATION: Charleston, SC ABOUT SC Community Loan Fund SC Community Loan Fund (CLF) is a U.S. Treasury and...
Incomes Remain Stagnant Despite Improving Economy
Despite the addition of two million jobs and continuing economic growth on a national level, income for the typical American household failed to...
Lowcountry Sustainable Forestry Program
Earlier this year, the Center for Heirs’ Property Preservation applied for and was one of two organizations nationally to receive an award from...
Introducing the SC Food Policy Council
Last week, the SC Food Policy Council convened for its first meeting to discuss creating equitable access to healthy food across the state. During...
Back to School: How a Stable Home Environment Leads to Productivity Among School Children
The end of summer is near and with the pending change in seasons, so begins a new year of school for local children. As these children begin the...