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    Using Tech to Create Sustainability in Food Manufacturing

    GreenBiz Aug 20, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Riana Lynn’s company, Journey Foods, is using artificial intelligence and other tech software to help make food manufacturing processes more sustainable.  • How can donors support sustainability in…

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    The Role of Housing in Aging Well

    Grantmakers In Aging Aug 20, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Experts convened by Grantmakers In Aging discuss the importance of housing in aging well and the role for funders who want to support older adults.  •…

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    Flooding in China is a Preview of Climate Disasters

    InsideClimate News Aug 19, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Over the summer, monsoons hit China with record rains and flooding, offering a preview of climate-related disasters to come if global warming goes unchecked.  • How…

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    Hair Bias Impacts Job Opportunities for Black Women

    Futurity Aug 19, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Samiha Khanna shares research that reveals bias against natural hairstyles keeps Black women from being seen as “professional,” reducing their job opportunities.   • Identifying biases is an…

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    The Importance of Funding Youth Civic Engagement

    Medium

    Giving Compass’ Take: • PACE’s report, “Youth Civic Engagement for Health Equity and Community Safety,” examines the prominent effect of youth voice and how youth civic engagement can create healthier communities. …

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    Why the U.S. Needs More Organic Farmers

    YES! Magazine

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Twilight Greenaway discusses the need for more organic farmers to attract a younger generation of agriculture professionals and revitalize rural areas. • While the political will…

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    What’s the Next Hurdle for Plant-based Meat?

    Vox Aug 18, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Despite plant-based meat becoming a successful and environmentally-friendly meat alternative, the cost of the product remains a challenge.  • How can investing in plant-based meat alternatives…

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    Strengthening the Black Food Sovereignty Movement

    Food Tank Aug 18, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: •  Katie Howell, writing for Food Tank, spotlights the Black Yield Institute in Baltimore, for its work bringing together Black institutions and Black-owned businesses to help govern…

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    Tackling Urban Hunger During the COVID-19 Pandemic

    Smart Cities Dive Aug 18, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Katie Pyzyk, writing for Smart Cities Dive, explores how cities are implementing short-term programs to safely feed people while navigating long-term solutions and initiatives.  • What are…

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    Reimagining an Effective Approach to Health and Housing

    Grantmakers In Health Aug 17, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, public and private sectors need to reimagine health and housing systems to more effectively help those with short-term and long-term needs.  •…

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    Alternative Ways to Help the Homeless Beyond Giving Money

    Medium Aug 17, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Here are seven ideas to help homeless individuals and families in ways that go beyond giving direct cash and volunteering.  • How can donors spread awareness about…

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    Inspiring Youth Vowing to Spur Change in the Food System

    Food Tank Aug 17, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Danielle Nierenberg, writing for Food Tank, compiled a list of youth sparking change in the food system through entrepreneurship, activism, and more.  • How can donors better…

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