Indepth analysis of persistant problems in the field of community development. Woodstock's research reports contribute to the body of knowledge used by policymakers and community development practitioners.
This study finds that a number of basic financial
services are lacking in Pilsen. Only two institutions offer
checking accounts and only two provide ATM service. In a
community that is 88 percent Latino, only one institution distributes
literature in Spanish. The study also finds that a majority of
residents use currency exchanges for their primary financial needs.
Describes the double bottom line of socially
responsible investment policies which includes a favorable rate of
return and an investment vehicle that meets certain socially responible
criteria. Contains interviews with staff of Shorebank and the
Calvert Fund.
Utilizing extensive data analysis, this alert shows how community
development banks have grown in size and financial strength while at
the same time serving their community development mission.
Analyzes the diverse impacts and contributions of eight community development credit unions (CDCUs) in different economic, institutional, geographic, and demographic settings. It is designed to help CDCUs develop and implement new community development programs and form collaborations with community organizations, intermediaries, trade associations, and banks.
