This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • This American Enterprise Institute report lays out a three-pronged plan for evidence-based reform to US prison systems that moves away from ineffective punitive strategies. • Increasing…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • As heatwaves rage in Los Angeles, homeless individuals are avoiding cooling centers for fear of getting their belongings stolen and exposure during the COVID-19 pandemic. •…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Heatwaves around the world impact marginalized communities, but flexible funding can help sustain cooling solutions and jumpstart initiatives to respond to this crisis. • How do…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • After six months of the pandemic, there are still significant shortages in staff and personal protective equipment within nursing homes. • How can donors help address PPE…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Rachelle Dene Poth explains that educators can foster conditions and learning environments that are conducive to building useful skill sets for the future workforce. • Poth…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • From universal basic income to mass debt forgiveness, Fast Company has some ideas to make the economy work for more people that might go mainstream. • What…
Giving Compass’ Take: • The Aspen Institute discusses the importance of Latinx voices in addressing the health and economic inequities disproportionately impacting Latinx communities during the pandemic. • How have…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Joseph Winters describes how members of the LGBTQ community are making strides towards breaking stereotypes of hetero-normativity in the outdoors. • How can you draw awareness…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Diana Shi at Fast Company research showing how this global pandemic is only hindering and slowing down progress for equal pay for all women, especially those…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Jill Barshay discusses the deep academic disadvantages — particularly for marginalized communities — of COVID-19 budget cuts on schools. • Why are marginalized areas more susceptible…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Northern California Grantmakers shares information, events, resources, and funds that donors can use to guide their response to the 2020 Northern California fires. Check back to the…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • According to Shawna De La Rosa Flint, Michigan owes increased support to its special education programs due to lead-contaminated water. • What have we learned from…