Immigration enforcement actions can have ripple effects on families, employers, schools, housing stability, and local economies. Much like other community-wide disruptions, recovery often depends on trusted local institutions and strong partnerships that can help communities regain stability and confidence over time.
This plenary will bring together leaders from Minneapolis, Washington, DC, and Los Angeles to examine how community development organizations and their partners have responded in the weeks and months following major enforcement actions. Speakers will share lessons on recovery, trust-building, cross-sector collaboration, and the long-term work of strengthening community resilience in the face of disruption.
Speakers:
Michael Browning — Convener Facilitator, SECURE CA
Stephen Glaude — President & CEO, The Coalition DC
Kari Johnson — Director of State Policy & Field Building, Minnesota Consortium of Community Developers
Emi Reyes — CEO, Latino Economic Development Center
Several 15-20 minute sessions will take place during this lightning round. They include:
ILLINOIS CRA IN ACTION
Learn how a coalition of nonprofit organizations — co-led by Housing Action Illinois and Woodstock Institute — worked to get the Illinois Community Reinvestment Act passed. Find out about its rules, a companion disparity study bill, and the ongoing ups-and-downs of getting it effectively implemented. This discussion will include suggested strategies and example outreach toolkits to best position your state to do something similar.
Sharon Legenza — Executive Director, Housing Action Illinois
Horacio Mendez — President & CEO, Woodstock Institute
A SCALABLE ALTERNATIVE TO PAYDAY LENDING
The Community Loan Center program operates in markets across the country by engaging reputable community-based lenders to provide access to fairly-priced consumer credit. Hear from the person who created this program and find out how you can bring it to your state or region.
Speaker:
Matt Hull — Executive Director, Texas Association of Community Development Corporations
Midwest, Southern, Eastern and Pacific Coast Caucuses dinners