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In Memphis, a $25 million project to restore the historic Clayborn Temple is about more than historic preservation. It is about building the community’s future.

This article by Drew Lindsay was previously published on January 16, 2024, in the Chronicle of Philanthropy. Reprinted with permission. Advertising for donor-advised funds often features a cute photo of a…

Too often, signs of trouble are ignored until a problem becomes a crisis. Here are some clear warning signs residents should watch for. If you see something, say something – it could save lives.

Artist As First Responder is a relatively new philanthropic organization dedicated to escalating the voices of Black, Indigenous, and other artists of color, but its roots have been in and…

Investors are increasingly looking for ways to achieve both financial profits and positive social or environmental impact.

To support the struggling child care sector during and after the pandemic, Congress dedicated billions in child care relief funding under the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). The LISC Child Care and Early Learning team explores how minor but important changes in the administration of ARPA funding…

Suicide and overdoses are among the leading causes of maternal death in the United States.

Four recent catastrophic building collapses and a near miss are raising concerns about the state of America’s aging buildings and questions about who, if anyone, is checking their safety. Many…

The state is awarding millions to schools to address the ongoing issue of kids missing 10% or more of school days.

Even through the pandemic, poverty has fallen by 27 percentage points since 1980, according to new research.

For foundations invested in education, the choices can seem stark: Do we help educate the many or the few? Do we focus on large-scale content delivery or personal mentorship? Do…

America’s very youngest citizens are hardly immune from the inequities exposed —and, in some cases, worsened — by the pandemic. And for infants and toddlers, the consequences could be particularly…