Jennie Blizzard, Author at Fed Communities - Page 2 of 2 Subscribe Topics Employment Benefits Cliff Child Care Investing in America’s Workforce Worker Perspectives Economic Development Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) Digital Access Rural Development Housing Small Business Entrepreneurship Small Business Credit Survey Stories Benefits Cliff Stories CRA: Building Stronger Communities Rural America: A Treasure of Assets Partner stories Investment Connection: Getting to ‘We Have a Deal’ Small Lenders, Small Businesses, and the Paycheck Protection Program Opportunity Occupations: Joining the Workforce Data Banking Deserts Dashboard CDFI Survey Community Perspectives Survey Community Development Data & Tools Explorer Perspectives from Main Street Worker Perspectives Events Calendar Connecting Communities® Webinars On-demand 2026 Research Seminar Series Uneven Outcomes Conference Experts About Us Our Leadership Latest News and Views Subscribe Contact Us Search Author: Jennie Blizzard Economic Development Blossom Johnston does good by strengthening nonprofits in rural Idaho January 19, 2024 Blossom Johnston’s strong connection to nature in rural communities, and her passion for children, led her to Idaho almost 40 years ago. Read more → : Blossom Johnston does good by strengthening nonprofits in rural Idaho Economic Development Regional groups use funding, skills training to build capacity in Appalachian communities January 19, 2024 Together, Appalachia Funders Network and the Appalachian Regional Commission leverage each other’s networks to help bridge funding gaps — what they consider an essential ingredient in capacity building. Read more → : Regional groups use funding, skills training to build capacity in Appalachian communities Economic Development Lifting voices: The power of Fed community development advisory councils January 9, 2024 The Fed involves community development advisory councils to consider diverse perspectives from low-income communities when making decisions about monetary policy. Read more → : Lifting voices: The power of Fed community development advisory councils Economic Development Bridging the rural digital literacy and connectivity divide in New Mexico November 30, 2023 Maria Chaparro and Bob Bunting share how authentic community input, coupled with intentional collaboration, is advancing digital access in rural Doña Ana County, New Mexico. Read more → : Bridging the rural digital literacy and connectivity divide in New Mexico Economic Development Community input drives the digital literacy and internet access efforts of Mamacítas Cibernéticas November 30, 2023 Mamacítas Cibernéticas (Cybernetic Mamas) wants to make sure the community has a say when it comes to digital inclusion in Doña Ana County, New Mexico. Read more → : Community input drives the digital literacy and internet access efforts of Mamacítas Cibernéticas Economic Development Why Rural Matters to the Fed November 9, 2023 The Fed’s Rural Learning Community (RLC) shares knowledge about what affects rural communities and how best to foster opportunity in rural areas. Read more → : Why Rural Matters to the Fed Economic Development In rural Virginia, a millennial farmer plants seeds in education, on land, and in government November 9, 2023 Breyon says he’s continued the family legacy for many reasons, but one stands out. As a self-proclaimed “history nerd,” he says he wants to do his part to keep Black-owned family farms alive. Read more → : In rural Virginia, a millennial farmer plants seeds in education, on land, and in government ←Previous Page Subscribe Stay connected with our monthly newsletter. Subscribe Contact us Have a question or just want to say hi? Contact us Fed Communities is a collaboration among the 12 Reserve Banks of the Federal Reserve System. Site Policies Privacy Policy Terms of Use Site Accessibility © 2024 Fed Communities. All rights reserved.