This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Studies show that Meals and Wheels addresses the social isolation problem within the elderly population and has positive effects on their wellbeing. • How can Meals on Wheels…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Canadian author Jason Lesage lays out the reasons why philanthropy needs to provide more support for the senior population. • Why do people forget about the aging population…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Lynne Curry explores the dilemma faced by meat eaters who oppose the moral and environmental consequences of factory farming but struggle to find ethical and affordable meat sources. •…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Linda Jacobson reports that a new Harvard study shows that personalized learning plans help boost student success by pulling together their strengths, needs, and goals. · How…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • An annual report by the United Nations Population Fund finds that gender inequality is preventing women and girls from receiving access to the necessary sexual and reproductive health…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The New Food Economy reviews a new report on if using plant-based fish food will make the aquaculture industry more sustainable, stating that although using plants…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Pacific Standard reports on more floods and storms predicted to hit communities across several regions that are still struggling to recover from March’s bomb cyclone. •…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • H. Claire Brown explains that Wisconsin’s expanded work requirements were profitable for the company hired to implement the programs even though they returned underwhelming results. • How can…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Career pathways are an opportunity for low-skilled workers to engage in talent pipelines that will prepare them for the incoming automated workforce. • How can donors…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Housing first is the gold standard in homelessness intervention. But why? Sharon McDonald explains why anything less than housing first is a disservice to homeless individuals and to the cause of…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Madeleine Keck reports that Australia dramatically reduced food waste in 2018, but still has a long way to go in the fight against food waste. • How can…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Claudia Aranda shares changes that need to happen in order to overcome ongoing housing discrimination in 2019. • How can you best leverage your assets to address…