SF Fed Blog
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Overcrowding in the Bay Area: Where the Housing Crisis meets COVID-19
The issue of overcrowded housing has known health consequences and is particularly concerning in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. To better understand the issue of crowding, we examined trends in people moving to more crowded conditions in the Bay Area using data from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York Consumer Credit Panel / Equifax Data. Here’s what we found.
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Celebrating 50 Years of Pride
Chris Wong, co-chair of the SF Fed’s LGBTQ+ employee resource group, reflects on the importance of being able to bring your whole self to work and what it means to celebrate Pride during shelter-in-place.
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Data Rights and Data Protection during COVID-19
The global COVID-19 pandemic brought extraordinary disruption in every aspect of our lives. Still, the private and public sectors can come together to create new systems that can make the United States more resilient.
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Banks’ Early Responses to Assist Low-income Communities during the Coronavirus
How did banks in the Western United States respond to the needs of low- and moderate-income (LMI) communities during the early days of the coronavirus pandemic? Here are top-level takeaways from a recent outreach effort by our Community Development field team.
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Comparing News Sentiment in the Time of COVID-19 to the 2008 Financial Crisis
The Daily News Sentiment Index can be used to assess how sentiment responded to the COVID-19 crisis compared to the 2008 financial crisis. News sentiment declined at a similar pace and scale during both crises but recovered more quickly in the financial crisis.
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How are Nonprofits that Serve the Western U.S. Weathering the COVID-19 Crisis?
Nonprofit organizations deliver key services and promote policies that support the well-being and economic resilience of low-income people and people of color. To better understand how these organizations are faring during the COVID-19 pandemic, we analyzed findings from a Federal Reserve survey, focusing on responses submitted by nonprofit organizations serving the Western U.S. Here’s what we found.
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Mental Health during the Coronavirus
The sudden shutdown of our economic and social lives increases stress, financial insecurity, and other risks for poor mental health. A new research brief from our Community Development team looks at the stark implications for low-income communities and communities of color.
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Teacher Appreciation Week 2020
To the teachers: Thank you for showing extraordinary creativity and flexibility supporting your students every day, especially during the coronavirus pandemic. We appreciate all you do.
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The Impact of COVID-19 on Communities and the Entities Serving Them
In April, the Federal Reserve conducted a survey to better understand the impact of COVID-19 on under resourced and low-income communities. A new report, Perspectives from Main Street: The Impact of COVID-19 on Communities and the Entities Serving Them, presents the findings from the survey.
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4 Ways You Can Support Local Communities during the Coronavirus Pandemic
In the spirit of interconnectedness and interdependence, here are some ways you can support your neighbors and local communities during the COVID-19 pandemic.