NWIRA Attends Just Economy Conference Detroit 2024
Our NWIRA team had the pleasure of participating in the Just Economy Regional Meeting hosted by NCRC (National Community Reinvestment Coalition) in Detroit this September. This incredible gathering brought together housing counselors, nonprofit leaders, advocates, and financial justice champions from across the region all committed to building a more just and inclusive economy for every […]
A Powerful Partnership for Financial Empowerment
Northwest Indiana Reinvestment Alliance (NWIRA) is proud to receive a generous $15,000 grant from the Old National Bank Foundation in support of our Housing & Financial Education programs. This incredible investment strengthens our commitment to empowering residents through financial counseling, fair housing, and economic stability initiatives across the region. Thank you, Old National Bank Foundation, […]
Meeting with Congressman Frank Mrvan and Prosperity Indiana at NWICA’s Prominence Commons Affordable Housing Facility
NWICA was honored to welcome Congressman Frank Mrvan and Prosperity Indiana to our Prominence Commons Affordable Housing facility. This meaningful visit highlighted the power of collaboration between policy leaders, advocacy organizations, and community partners to advance affordable housing initiatives in Northwest Indiana. Together, we discussed the critical role of supportive housing in promoting economic mobility, […]
Empowering Our Community Through Financial Education: 2025 Workshop Highlights
This year, we’re proud to celebrate another impactful season of our financial literacy workshops an initiative rooted in empowerment, education, and equity. In collaboration with our trusted bank partners and local housing authorities, we’ve delivered a series of hands-on financial education sessions that are already making a difference in the lives of families and individuals […]
NWIRA at the 2025 Just Economy Conference
NWIRA was honored to join nearly 1,200 community leaders, policymakers, and advocates in Washington, D.C., for this year’s Just Economy Conference hosted by NCRC. What inspired us this year: NWIRA’s takeaway:We return to Northwest Indiana energized and equipped with new tools, ideas, and relationships to further our mission of economic equity and inclusive growth.
Podcast – The Business Breakdown
In this episode, we sat down with Toyia Moore, the executive director of NWIRA, a non-profit organization that offers financial counseling, assistance, and education for homebuyers and small businesses alike!
Empowering Hope: The Journey Toward Expanding the Child Tax Credit in 2024″
Advocating for the Expansion of the Child Tax Credit Toyia Moore, the executive director of the Northwest Indiana Reinvestment Alliance in Hammond, is at the forefront of advocating for the expansion of the Child Tax Credit (CTC) in the face of political obstacles. Despite the bipartisan support garnered in the House for the Tax Relief […]
2024 Prosperity Indiana Summit
NWIRA, as one of the esteemed panelists, contributed valuable insights at the recent summit addressing Indiana’s pressing affordable housing crisis. The event brought together 250 dedicated community economic development professionals, each committed to tackling this critical issue head-on. The summit served as a dynamic platform for collaboration and action, uniting affordable housing developers, nonprofit […]
2024 Just Economy Conference
At the 2024 Just Economy Conference in Washington, DC, over 1,200 community development leaders, practitioners, policymakers, industry professionals, and NCRC members convened from around the nation on April 3-4. The event fostered new connections and facilitated the exchange of insights on various crucial topics such as banking mergers, community land trusts, and the ethical use […]
The A&O Network Steering Committee
In the dynamic landscape of financial empowerment and community development, the Indiana Assets & Opportunity Network (A&O Network) stands as a beacon of progress. Comprising dedicated professionals and advocates, the A&O Network is guided by its esteemed Steering Committee, a group of individuals committed to shaping policies, advocating for financial empowerment, and steering the network […]