We can never forget Jan. 6, 2021

January 07, 2022 by

An attack on American democracy unfolded before the eyes of the entire world on Jan. 6, 2021. The violent storming of the Capitol that day was a shameful attempt to overturn the 2020 election results. It was a brutal and sobering reminder that white supremacy can go unchecked in…

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Connecting Community to Resources

December 06, 2021 by

A second-generation promotora, Delmis Lorenzo is carrying on a family tradition   Delmis Lorenzo has spent much of her adult life supporting members of her Los Angeles community. Her community-oriented career has taken her through roles working with asthmatic patients in clinical settings, as a Spanish translator with the…

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CRC Files Letter Opposing U.S. Bank-Union Bank Merger

November 18, 2021 by

Download the full letter → Read the press release →   Jerome Powell, Chairman Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System 20th Street and Constitution Avenue N.W. Washington, D.C. 20551     Michael Hsu, Acting Comptroller Office of the Comptroller of the Currency 400 7th St SW, Washington, DC…

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CRC Promotora Program Meets Families Where They Are

November 05, 2021 by

Now a year old, CRC’s Economic Equity Promotora Program sets its sights on improving access to the banking system for marginalized communities   For some Californians living in rural, low income or communities of color, just the act of opening a bank account might seem like a task fraught…

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CRC, The Greenlining Institute File Joint Letter Opposing Tri Counties Bank’s Application to Acquire Valley Republic Bank

November 05, 2021 by

Sebastian Astrada, Director, Applications Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco 101 Market Street, San Francisco, CA 94105-1579    Re: Supplemental comments from California community groups concerning the applications by TriCo  Bancshares and Tri Counties Bank to acquire Valley Republic Bancorp and Valley Republic Bank    Dear Applications Manager Astrada…

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Racial And Economic Justice Cohort Spotlight: Marisabel Torres

July 14, 2021 by Marisabel Torres

CRC has a brief conversation with Marisabel Torres, a member of our recently launched Racial and Economic Justice Cohort. The cohort creates a space for relationship building, personal development, and organizational development through a racial justice lens for CRC members. Name and organization: Marisabel Torres, Director of California Policy,…

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Racial And Economic Justice Cohort Spotlight: Shashi Hanuman

June 04, 2021 by Shashi Hanuman

CRC has a brief conversation with Shashi Hanuman, a member of our recently launched Racial and Economic Justice Cohort. The cohort creates a space for relationship building, personal development, and organizational development through a racial justice lens for CRC members. Name and organization: Shashi Hanuman, Directing Attorney, Community Development…

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Racial and Economic Justice Cohort Spotlight: Crissy Vo-Khuong

May 07, 2021 by Crissy Vo Khuong

CRC has a brief conversation with Crissy Vo-Khuong, a member of our recently launched Racial and Economic Justice Cohort. The cohort creates a space for relationship building, personal development, and organizational development through a racial justice lens for CRC members. Name and Organization:  Crissy Vo-Khuong, Equity Impact Specialist at…

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