ICBA: 2026 National Community Bank Service Award Recipients Honored for Transformative Efforts to Uplift Local Communities
The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) today announced the winners of its 2026 National Community Bank Service Awards, recognizing the innovative and exceptional efforts of the nation’s community banks to support and uplift local communities. Stories are featured in the September issue of ICBA’s Independent Banker magazine. “These award recipients demonstrate what makes community banks…
HUD: Disaster Aid & Financial Flexibility Delivered for Indiana Residents Impacted by Natural Disasters
Secretary Turner announced the availability of federal disaster assistance to the state of Indiana to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, and flooding that occurred on August 11, 2026. “HUD stands ready to help Americans in need following natural disasters,” said Secretary Turner. “Our team is helping the…
ONDCP, HHS & HUD Launch First-Ever “Treatment First” Toolkit to Combat Homelessness and Addiction
New resource equips state and local leaders with Best Practices to expand recovery, reduce homelessness, and improve public safety White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) Director Sara Carter, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., and Housing and Urban Development Secretary Scott Turner today announced the Best Practices Toolkit: Addressing Homelessness and…
Census Bureau: Uninsured Rates Down in 65 Counties, Up in 427 Counties
The rate of individuals under age 65 without health insurance in the United States decreased in 65 counties and increased in 427 counties between 2023 and 2024, according to the Small Area Health Insurance Estimates (SAHIE) released today by the U.S. Census Bureau. SAHIE is the only source for single-year estimates of people under age 65 with…
HUD: Fraud-Filled Los Angeles Homelessness Funding Cut Off
Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority’s record of fraud, failure, and flagrant mismanagement has abused hundreds of millions of tax dollars per year. Following the HUD Office of Inspector General (OIG) opening an investigation, Secretary Scott Turner today announced the immediate suspension of the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA), the lead agency for Los Angeles’…
HUD: Agency Overhauls Federal Homelessness Assistance
Today, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced a new Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for $4.04 billion to better serve America’s vulnerable populations through the Continuum of Care (CoC) homelessness assistance program. “The ‘housing first’ experiment failed Americans by warehousing the vulnerable without results. This ideology promised to end homelessness. Instead, billions…
HUD: Agency Moving Forward on Bold Homelessness Reform
Today, HUD is announcing that homelessness-related service providers across the nation can expect the 2026 Continuum of Care (CoC) Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to be published by June 1, 2026. Further, applicants can expect awards to be made by December 1, 2026. The CoC Program is a national competition designed to promote community-wide efforts…
HUD: FHA Facilitates Financing for New Hospital in Indian Land, SC
$251.2 million FHA-insured supplemental mortgage delivers capital for Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) to offer new access to quality acute care hospital services for residents in Northern Lancaster County, SC. Today, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Federal Housing Administration (FHA) announced that it has recently closed a transaction to insure a…
HUD: Crime Hotline Announced to Keep Americans Safe in HUD-Funded Housing
Hotline will address crime in real time, builds on commitment to uphold President Trump’s Executive Orders Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner announced a hotline for Americans to report crime tips and criminal activity in HUD-funded housing. The hotline will help to rid HUD-funded housing of gang and drug activity, illegal aliens, sex…
ABA: Foundation Announces 2025 Community Commitment Award Winners
The American Bankers Association Foundation today announced the recipients of its 2025 ABA Foundation Community Commitment Awards. The prestigious annual awards recognize banks for extraordinary service to their local communities in seven specific categories ranging from affordable housing to serving military families. The winners will be recognized at ABA’s Annual Convention in Charlotte, N.C. on Oct. 21. The…