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    Why Community Foundations Are in a Unique Position to Support Refugees

    The Graduate Center, The City University of New York Jun 10, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • The Graduate Center, The City University of New York argues that community foundations are uniquely prepared to support refugees because of their understanding of community needs,…

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    Children Living Close to Nature Develop Better Mental and Physical Health

    Devdiscourse News Desk Jun 9, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: · A study published in the International Journal of Environmental Health Research has found that adults who had close childhood contact with the environment have better mental and physical health.…

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    Supportive Housing Can Help Keep Families Together

    Urban Institute Jun 9, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: · Urban Institute suggests supportive housing as a solution to keeping struggling families together and children out of the foster care system. · How can philanthropists help families…

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    Why We Must Create Networks of Privilege for High School Graduates

    The 74 Jun 9, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: •  Atnre Alleyne, writing for The 74, is asking for professionals to help high school graduates gain social capital by creating more networks for them to elevate…

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    Reducing Opioid Overdoses Without A Prescription

    RAND Corporation Jun 9, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: · A new RAND Corporation study shows the benefits of allowing pharmacists to administer naloxone, the opioid antidote, without a physician’s prescription. States that have already adopted this law…

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    Understanding the Problem is Key to Personalizing Learning

    Christensen Institute Jun 9, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: · Writing for the Christensen Institute, Chelsea Waite explains that to better scale personalized learning and expand its impact, school leaders need to clearly identify and categorize the…

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    Testing Whether Corporate Values Drive Outcomes

    barryoreilly.com Jun 9, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: · Barry O’Reilly discusses the meaning behind corporate values and whether or not the values held by businesses are in line with their actions and what drives their…

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    Housing Act Gives Purchase Power to San Francisco Nonprofits

    Shareable Jun 8, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: · The author discusses the trouble with housing affordability in San Francisco and the recent passing of the Community Opportunity to Purchase Act (COPA), a major win for housing…

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    How Socioeconomic Status Impacts Adult Educational and Employment Outcomes

    National Center for Education Statistics Jun 8, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • National Center for Education Statistics breaks down data that shows that the socioeconomic status of ninth-grade students in 2009 was a significant factor in pursuing adult education.…

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    Study on the Co-Use of Cannabis and Tobacco/Nicotine Products

    RAND Corporation Jun 8, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: · A new RAND Corporation study examining the usage of cannabis and tobacco/nicotine products together has produced negative results; young adults exhibited lower functionality and more problematic…

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    Revitalizing Rural Economies in South Korea

    Food Tank Jun 8, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Food Tank talks with Kyoungsoo Lim, Former Director of Jeonju City Urban Regeneration Support Center in South Korea, about revitalizing rural economies in South Korea through agriculture. …

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    Transforming the World’s Food Habits to Focus on Nutrition Not Hunger

    Eco-Business Jun 7, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Data from the United Nations shows that the population is growing heavier and hungrier than it was five years ago, and political leaders finally realize that…

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