National CAPACD Job Announcement: Deputy Director

National CAPACD seeks an experienced and passionate Deputy Director to help lead National CAPACD and work with a dynamic and committed staff on a host of issues affecting low and moderate income Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in the United States. The Deputy Director will work closely with the organization’s senior management team and board of directors to implement the strategic direction and chart the future of the organization.   more» 

National CAPACD Applauds Cordray Appointment to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

Washington, D.C. - Earlier today, President Obama appointed Richard Cordray as Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). We applaud the President for taking this bold step in appointing Richard Cordray to direct the CFPB. Established in 2010, the CFPB plays a critical role in protecting consumers from predatory and abusive practices in the financial marketplace. The recess appointment ensures that the CFPB is able to use its full authority to oversee and regulate non-bank mortgage lenders, credit scoring agencies, debt collectors, payday lenders, and student lenders.   more» 

Participate in SAALT’s “Be the Change” National Day of Service

Each year, SAALT coordinates Be the Change (BTC), an annual national day of service to inspire and foster civic engagement and community building through volunteerism and community service. Thousands of participants across the country contribute numerous hours of community service in the spirit of Mahatma Gandhi's famous quote, "Be the change you wish to see in the world."  more» 

Saving Jobs, Saving Homes, and Building a Better Future

In this era of budget slashing, some cuts just don't make sense, particularly when they push families further away from achieving the American Dream of homeownership and threaten our nation's economic and job stability. A primary example of this is when Congress eliminated $88 million to fund the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) Housing Counseling Program, which advises and educates people about first-time homeownership, mortgages, and foreclosure prevention. This essential program is fundamental to keeping people out of poverty, and providing protection to homeowners, particularly those in communities of color.   more»