This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Mason Leist tells his story of how The Mission Continues helped him address issues with PTSD after coming home from the military and encouraged him to work…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Arabella Advisors reports offers suggestions for what donors can do to help build an equitable and sustainable food system in the Chesapeake Bay watershed. • What are other…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Parents can educate themselves about social media platforms in an effort to help their children who are experiencing cyberbullying. • How can cyberbullying and things like data privacy…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Douglas Cremer at Education Dive discusses the frequency of school shootings and suggest that colleges should offer courses examining guns and gun violence. According to Cremer, students…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • DNA testing companies like 23andMe and MyHeritage have stepped up to offer separated immigrant families free test kits to help with reunification. Although these companies guaranteed…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • A study by RAND Corporation shows that student-run mental health organizations focusing on awareness are reducing stigma and improving the knowledge of college students. The report…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Many reports and studies have proven the underlying racial bias in America’s criminal justice system. Karol V. Mason, President of John Jay College of Criminal Justice, discusses the disproportionate…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Doug Irving discusses a recent study by the RAND Corporation that shows how Los Angeles has improved life for the most vulnerable people and saved taxpayers millions of…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • News Deeply tells the story of Violet Babu and Eunice Awino, two Kenyan women who were tired of the traditional work offered to women and decided to flip the…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • New research indicates that cities can take straightforward steps to help children who have already been exposed to lead recover from the damage. • How can…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · City University of New York chancellor James B. Milliken is stepping down after four years of successful work. Peter Sloane describes the positive impact Milliken had in helping…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · When used effectively, data and technology can greatly improve communities around the country. Urban Institute provides 3 steps for cities to strategically use data and technology to…