This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Donald Norcross, a representative from New Jersey shares his stories of dealing with family members who suffer from addiction and comments on the changing demographics of opioid…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Students in Memphis created a school club called ‘Facing History and Ourselves’ in which they discuss how they can be part of social change initiatives through meaningful dialogue until…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Civil Eats discusses the practice of agroecology (a sustainable, holistic form of agriculture that takes into account equity, land access and human rights), and wonders whether…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Nonprofit Quarterly explores a new report about US Senator Kirsten Gillibrand proposing that all post offices provide basic banking services, helping those who don’t have access to…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The Root examines a recent report from the Samuel DuBois Cook Center on Social Equity that delves into 10 pervasive myths on racial wealth disparity and…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Brookings reports on the rise of apprenticeships as a way to create more job opportunities in the U.S., but finds that many employers are still unwilling…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The 2017 Global Findex Database reveals that although the percentage of individuals with bank accounts has increased worldwide there is not yet full participation, even among those…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Clemantine Wamariya reflects on the impact of the Rwandan Civil War on her family who escaped deeply scarred. • How can the international community intervene to prevent…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Hati Sparey-South credits her high school teacher for saving her life when she was suffering from depression and suicidal thoughts. Because her teacher reached out to…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Writing for NBC News, economic journalist Martha C. White reports on a new pilot program in Finland that will give unemployed citizens around $700 per month.…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Here’s what we’re reading: LGBTQ Youth More Likely to Become Homeless, Latest Chapin Hall Report Finds Juvenile Justice Information Exchange reports on Chapin Hall’s new report revealing that LGBTQ youth…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • John Bridgeland and Tricia Raikes outline how schools can support the 1.3 million homeless students in the United States. • How can philanthropy reinforce successful programs that are helping…