This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. In so many communities nationwide, jails act as reception centers for those experiencing poverty, mental health crises, or substance use disorders. Just a few days ago, Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez referred…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Widespread vaccinations and relaxed CDC restrictions have stimulated a robust economic rebound. Since the start of the pandemic, the U.S. unemployment rate declined dramatically from a peak of 14.8% to roughly…
Recently Fund the People’s Rusty Stahl had the opportunity to be in dialogue about “talent justice” with Dr. Judy Lubin, head of the Center for Urban and Racial Equity (and lead researcher…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The federal government will investigate its past oversight of Native American boarding schools and work to “uncover the truth about the loss of human life and the lasting consequences” of…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Eliel Paulino was less than a block from his apartment complex late one night in 2015 when red police lights flashed in his SUV’s rearview mirror. After he pulled into his parking…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. June marks National Homeownership Month, a time to celebrate the opportunities homeownership provides and to educate prospective borrowers. We know that where someone lives impacts every aspect of their —…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The race is on to save lives in the United States as the country intensifies our fight against COVID-19 – and nonprofits are using trust they’ve built over the years,…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. As we head into summer, many of us may fondly reminisce about the end of the school year and (perhaps, not so fondly) recall our final report card of the…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. In new research conducted in partnership with local housing and economic development partners, including the Alliance, the Family Housing Fund, and the Center for Economic Inclusion, we investigated how homeownership…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. A little over a year ago, Minnesota was catapulted onto the global stage as we all witnessed the murder of George Floyd at the hands of police. The immediate outcry…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The last month has made a lot of us reflect on what we have and have not done to fight racism in America. What I’ve realized is that while our…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. It is well-established that the lower a family’s income, the more that family will pay for lighting and heating the house, running appliances, and keeping the wi-fi on. Such outcomes would suggest…