This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Every social good organization strives to provide the highest level of service for individuals or families in need. But, as demand for services soars, it can seem unmanageable to keep up with the intake, reporting, compliance,…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The pandemic has ravaged industries, causing unemployment numbers to reach record highs. While everyone has experienced the challenges brought on by Covid-19, women and people of color have been hit…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. A recent federal report that shows boys, black students, and students with disabilities get kicked out of school at higher rates than their peers. Restorative justice is built upon a foundation of empowering…
As of May 18th, East Harlem had the highest number of coronavirus cases in Manhattan. The pandemic entered this part of New York City with fewer emergency preparedness resources and…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. In Washington, for instance, rural residents are one-third more likely to die from intentional self-harm or 13% more likely to die from heart disease. While statistics like these help guide…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Burning trash has a long history in the United States, and municipal solid waste incinerators have sparked resistance in many places. As an environmental justice scholar who works directly with…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. In a long-anticipated report released in early August, the world’s leading body of climate experts sent a clear message: To stabilize the climate, we can’t focus on carbon dioxide emissions…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The National Day of Remembrance for Native American children honors children who died years ago while attending the United States’ Indian boarding schools each Sept. 30. On that day this…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. As winter looms and hospitals across the U.S. continue to be deluged with severe cases of COVID-19, flu season presents a particularly ominous threat this year. We are researchers with…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. At the Center for Disaster Philanthropy (CDP), we say that all philanthropists are disaster philanthropists seeking to strengthen communities. Prior to 2020, this adage was a way to remind donors…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The job as the Educational Community Worker at Duarte was part of a new initiative started in 2019 by the LA County Office of Education aiming to bring together county…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. For hundreds of years, cities have attracted people with the promise of building a better life. The density of urban populations guaranteed access to more economic and social opportunities, which…