This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Valentine Foundation values the voices of diverse trustees. So much so, it actively seeks them to serve on the board, make grants and oversee all aspects of the foundation’s mission. Phoebe…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Despite the urgent need to provide immediate relief to women harmed by the COVID-19 pandemic, we cannot ignore the roots of why women are more vulnerable in these crises. The…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Unleashed by anxiety over the pandemic, the nationwide rise in anti-Asian hate has served as a call to action for many Asian American artists to take a stand: To actively challenge the…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. A recent survey by the Nonprofit Finance Fund found that 60 percent of nonprofits experienced conditions in 2020 that threatened their long-term financial stability. As a result, most nonprofits had to reimagine…
Turning existing city infrastructure green by installing plants can filter out fine dust and noise, reduce urban heat island effects, and even reduce stress. All it takes is regreening 20…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. When Hurricanes Katrina and Rita swept through Louisiana in 2005, cities like Houston, Dallas, and Baton Rouge took in hundreds of thousands of displaced residents—many of whom eventually stayed in…
Giving Compass’ Take: • Researchers at Health Equity Action share their findings on why more community health workers and peer providers can positively impact health care equity. • Community health…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. More than one-third of the world’s remaining pristine forests, known as intact forest landscapes, exist within land that’s either managed or owned by indigenous peoples, a new study has found.…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. As the drought outlook for the Western U.S. becomes increasingly bleak, attention is turning once again to groundwater – literally, water stored in the ground. It is Earth’s most widespread…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. When Florida residents who lost their jobs or had their hours reduced due to the pandemic were looking to retrain for new employment last fall, Valencia College sprung into action.…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Thirteen-year-old Erikah didn’t like turning on their computer camera and talking during remote math class this last year. They missed being able to raise their hand to call the teacher…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. In our nation, babies are born into a system of well-child care—a series of planned health care visits designed to protect their health from day one through age six. But…