The Community Affairs department of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City supports the Federal Reserve System's economic growth objectives by promoting community development and fair and impartial access to credit. The department focuses research on challenging issues affecting economic prospects in low- and moderate- income communities and brings together community stakeholders to explore prospective solutions.

Community Development News

Foreclosure Prevention Workshops

Working with HOPE NOW Alliance to assist borrowers resolve mortgage issues. Denver, Co., Thursday, January 15; Kansas City, Thursday, February 26. (January 13, 2009)

Innovative Financial Services for the Underserved: Opportunities and Outcomes

The 6th Biennial Community Affairs Research Conference will explore the role of innovation in expanding financial services to low- and moderate-income individuals, families and communities. Washington D.C., April 16-17, 2009.

Foreclosure Resource Center
	The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City has collected a number of resources on foreclosures. These resources include research on regional trends, information on local foreclosure rates and links to consumer and community organizations involved in mitigation efforts. Seismic Effects of the Bankruptcy Reform (January 15, 2009)

Subprime Reports
	The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City has published a series of reports analyzing subprime mortgage markets in selected Tenth District metro areas. These reports look at a range of statistics such as delinquencies, interest rates and the origination of subprime loans on a local level.

Economic Review: The Role of Small and Large Businesses in Economic Development

Should we abandon traditional economic development approaches that recruit large enterprises? Kelly Edmiston explores whether promoting entrepreneurship and small businesses makes sense as an economic development strategy.

Denver Financial Literacy Network
	Denver Financial Literary Network established to inform and educate the Denver communty about the basics of accessing and using credit wisely.