This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The people who complain about the lack of solutions tend to have a certain degree of privilege: White, men, college-educated, higher income, able-bodied, in positions of power, etc. And the…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. In many ways, Maleta Kimmons defines her neighborhood by what it lacks. Kimmons, who prefers to go by the name Queen, said what her neighborhood doesn’t lack is pollution. Near…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Through community and collaboration, the people of New Mexico have survived harsh conditions to thrive for hundreds of years. As a foundation that funds exclusively in the state, we continue…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The homeless services world will grapple with the fallout from the pandemic for several years to come. In a series of surveys that began last year, the Alliance gathered and shared real-time…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. On July 31, the CDC eviction and the Federal Housing Finance Agency foreclosure moratoriums expired (the single family home eviction moratorium is set to expire September 30, 2021), leaving millions…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. About Jeff and Tricia Issue area: Education, Youth and Young Adult Homelessness, Impact-driven Philanthropy Geographic focus: National and Washington State Giving vehicle: Raikes Foundation Years in philanthropy: 18 Time spent…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. About Armando Issue area: Latino arts, culture, education, and leadership Regional focus: Santa Clara County, Calif. Vehicle: Castellano Family Foundation Years in philanthropy: 7 Time spent on philanthropy (weekly): 6…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. About Bill and Holly Issue areas: Racial and gender justice Geographic focus: United States, with a focus on Washington State Vehicle: The Share Fund, a participatory grantmaking fund not limited…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. About Farhad Issue area: Just transition; climate, racial, and economic justice Regional Focus: Domestic Vehicle: Chorus Foundation – sunsetting foundation Years in philanthropy: 15 Time spent on philanthropy (weekly): Full time Wealth story: Gifted…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. High turnover and staffing shortages have long been a scourge of early childhood education, but for many child care providers, the struggle has ratcheted up considerably during the pandemic. That was true…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Researchers have identified a link between air pollution and a greater hazard of all-cause dementia. They found a similar association for Alzheimer’s-type dementia. The team from the University of Washington…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Latisha Coleman, director of Redesign and assistant principal at Anacostia High School in Washington, DC, made some tough calls last year. Before COVID-19, the school had worked closely with families…