Community Development

Research and community development initiatives that support progress in low- and moderate-income communities

Photo Eric S. Rosengren touring Lowell, Mass.

Rosengren visits Working Cities teams in Fitchburg, Haverhill, and Lowell

Checking in on three Massachusetts Working Cities Challenge winners

The Concentration of Financial Disadvantage

Debt Conditions and Credit Report Data in Massachusetts Cities and Boston Neighborhoods

A photo of cupped hands holding papaer dolls representing a diverse group of people affected by Paid Family and Medical Leave legislation.

Paid Family and Medical Leave: Impact and Implementation

Brief summarizes main points, research, and best practices from Boston Fed PFML symposium

Supporting Growth in Smaller Industrial Cities

Research and field support for communities focusing on efforts to improve prospects for new England’s smaller cities and their low- and moderate-income residents.

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Advancing Household Economic Security and Equity

Strategies and targeted efforts to ensure that lower-income households have the tools and means to be financially stable and fair access to opportunities to prosper economically.

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Expanding Employment Opportunities

Research and engagement efforts to promote better employment opportunities for lower-income individuals.

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Tracking and Elevating Low- & Moderate-Income Issues

Ongoing research and interactions with First-District organizations and constituents to build understanding and promote awareness of challenges facing New England’s lower-income residents.

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Programs & Initiatives

Investing in America’s Workforce

The Boston Fed is supporting a Federal Reserve System-wide initiative aimed at improving outcomes and investments for workers and businesses.

Today’s Interns, Tomorrow’s Professionals (TIP) internship program

The Boston Fed’s long-standing high school internship program for local low-income youth that combines employment opportunities with applied, research-based workforce/life-skills enrichment.

Services & Resources

Internships and Co-ops

The Boston Fed offers a variety of paid and unpaid internship and co-op opportunities to high school and college students interested in economic research, community development, technology, finance, accounting, human resources, and other fields.

Education Resources

The Boston Red recommends quality education resources from the Federal Reserve System and other reputable sources.

Community Reinvestment Act

The Community Reinvestment Act requires the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston to assess each state member bank's record of helping to meet the credit needs of its local communities consistent with safe and sound operation.

Publications & Data

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Series

Invested

Invested is the Boston Fed's interview-based publication focused on a range of community voices speaking to issues affecting low- and moderate-income New Englanders. It continues and expands on the strong legacy of our longstanding former publication...

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