This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. This time last year, no one could have foreseen the dramatic way in which 2020’s challenges would alter people’s lives around the world. The COVID-19 pandemic introduced new complications to…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Roughly one-quarter of adults believe they are financially worse off now than at the beginning of the pandemic. However, not all generations have experienced the COVID-19 economic recession equally. In March and April,…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. After months of negotiations, Congress approved a COVID-19 relief package that extends the national eviction moratorium until January 31, 2021. It also provides $25 billion in funds for emergency rental assistance, funded…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. COVID-19 and Girls’ Rights highlights how, in this global health and economic crisis, girls will continue to be the worst affected, and a multitude of issues will be exacerbated, whilst…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Kim Wright-Violich is a Managing Partner at Tideline, an impact investing consulting firm, and a member of the ImpactAssets Board of Directors. Her career in financial services, philanthropy, and academia…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. A few weeks ago, I participated in a webinar with K-12 students, parents and teachers about how online learning is going. You might be surprised to hear that the news…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. In Los Angeles County, ambulance crews are being told to conserve oxygen and to not take certain trauma and heart attack patients they can’t resuscitate in the field. When ambulances…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The Federal Trade Commission has warned against COVID-19 charity scams, as scammers take advantage of fears during a disaster to prey on the generosity of donors. So, how can you…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. What Will We Learn from the COVID-19 Pandemic? COVID-19 forced communities to confront new limitations and innovate through them to keep people safe. Those innovations were all driven by an obvious…
Giving Compass’ Take: • Maureen Conway and Alex Swartse explain how dedicated funding to improve job quality can make an impact. • What role can you play in improving job quality?…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Human services charities provided an essential lifeline in 2020 to millions of Americans grappling with the economic and health impacts of COVID-19. Indeed, the unprecedented events of the year reinforced…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, mental health and addiction challenges have emerged as a major health crisis that will continue beyond the distribution of a coronavirus vaccine. Social distancing, anticipated…