The Bazelon Center is a resource protecting the rights of persons with mental health problems, and is broadly active on disability issues, including fair housing. The following organizations are working to make sure that capital is used effectively in low and moderate income communities. The National Community Capital Association representes Community Development Financial Institutions and related organizations. This is the home page for the Corporation for Enterprise Development, a key source of information on Individual Development Accounts. National Congress for Community Economic Development brings together Community Development Corporations across the nation.
Housing is one key component of community development.
Here are some resource organizations on housing programs and issues. Housing Assistance Council is a national resource for rural housing providers. Neighborhood Reinvestment Corporation is a federally chartered resource for local housing providers through its national NeighborWorks network. National Housing Institute publishes Shelterforce, a magazine on housing and related issues, and posts some content on the World Wide Web. National Low Income Housing Coalition provides a national voice for low income housing needs.