This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Since officially distinguishing COVID-19 as a pandemic, home delivery requests from food pantries have increased significantly across the United States. • How can donors think about…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Samantha Ann Schwartz reports that scammers are taking advantage of the fear and uncertainty around coronavirus to increase phishing attacks. • Funders can spread factual information to…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Molly Kinder explains that in order to keep grocery workers safe curing the COVID-19 epidemic, stores need to implement more strict safety policies. • How can funders…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Vijay Mahajan explains the government action needed to support informal workers in India survive the COVID-19 crisis. • What role can funders play in ensuring that informal…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Witney Schneidman explains that leadership and development programs are emerging for young Africans so that they have the means to strengthen their economic growth and opportunities. • How…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • A recent report released by RAND Corporation explores how schools can help students prepare for college and career readiness and offers guiding principles for educators and…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Robert I. Lerman discusses the benefits of investing in upskilling programs for unemployed Americans to improve math and reading skills for the future workforce. • How can…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. All homeless Americans are at heightened risk of contracting the virus and often have weakened immune systems, with many unable to follow social distancing protocols or to self-quarantine. But homeless youth…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Kim Ward explains that the Assistive Soft Skills and Employment Training program (ASSET) helps young adults with autism learn soft skills for more employment opportunities. • The…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Shawna De La Rosa reports that the Detroit Public Schools Community District is responding to positive employee COVID-19 tests by reducing the number of days they distribute…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The COVID-19 pandemic is creating a severe and emergent health crisis for the homeless population across the United States, a crisis that our shelter and health systems are simply not…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Some colleges, such as South Carolina’s Benedict College, is providing financial assistance to its students that needed to leave due to COVID-19. • How can other higher…