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    The Potential for COVID-19 to Cause a Mental Health Epidemic

    The Conversation Apr 1, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Scientists at the University of Washington explore the impact of COVID-19 on mental health, and find that there is potential for a depression epidemic.  • How…

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    Founders Are Responding to COVID-19 With Innovative Solutions

    avpn Apr 1, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Nonprofit organizations and other founders are creating innovative solutions to address COVID-19 challenges for frontline workers and vulnerable populations. • What is the greatest challenge facing…

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    These Groups are Among the Most Vulnerable During the COVID-19 Pandemic

    The Conversation Apr 1, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Chen Reis and Lynn Lieberman Lawry explain why people struggling with mental health, domestic violence, and child abuse, as well as pregnant women are more vulnerable during…

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    COVID-19 Spotlights Health Inequities

    Futurity Apr 1, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Neil Schoenherr explains that COVID-19 highlights the underlying problems of inequality within the healthcare system.  • How can you best address health equity in your community in…

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    Improving LGBTQ Health: Strategies for Funders

    Funders for LGBTQ Issues Apr 1, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Funders for LGBTQ Issues lays out specific strategies for funders to address the health and wellbeing gaps identified in the first part of this series. •…

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    NIMBYs Block Emergency Coronavirus Response Sites

    CityLab Mar 31, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Nolan Gray reports that in some cities, residents have successfully blocked the construction of emergency coronavirus sites including quarantine and testing facilities.   • Are you ready to…

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    The Impact of Culture on the Spread of Pandemics

    Futurity Mar 30, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Carolyn Orbann explains how cultural behavior is a factor that impacts how COVID-19 spreads through communities and cities.  • Where have we seen positive community behavior…

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    U.S. Cites Most Vulnerable to COVID-19

    Smart Cities Dive Mar 30, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Recent studies show rankings of U.S. cities that are most vulnerable to COVID-19, indicating the financial, social, economic, and health impacts on these cities.  • Larger…

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    Understanding the Risks for Pregnant Women Amidst Coronavirus

    Futurity Mar 30, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Justin Brandt answers questions regarding the risks for pregnant women and their unborn babies during coronavirus. • How can pregnant women receive extra support and care…

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    Improved Infection Control in Nursing Homes Needed to Prevent COVID-19

    The Conversation Mar 30, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Kathryn Hyer, David Dosa, and Lindsay J. Peterson explain what is needed to keep nursing home residents safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.  • How can you advocate…

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    Inequalities and COVID-19

    Brookings Mar 30, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Richard V. Reeves and Jonathan Rothwell show how class divides correlate to risk factors, increasing the gap between the class and deepening inequalities.  • Are you prepared to support…

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    Face Mask Shortage Leaves Farmworkers Unprotected

    The Counter Mar 30, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Kate Cimini explains that panic buyers and hospitals responding to coronavirus have created a shortage of face masks needed to safely conduct farm work.  • Supply shortages…

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