This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Coronavirus is becoming a catalyst for change in urban planning as more cities think about food distribution, supply chains, and how to leverage technology using artificial…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • LISC explains the importance of establishing strong, local organizations in producing more racially equitable community development. • The article offers certain approaches to improving local organizations.…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Cailin Crowe writes about the NYCx Co-Labs challenges that are designed to improve the accessibility of mental health services and information regarding housing rights in two predominately Latinx neighborhoods. • How…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Writing for the National Alliance to End Homelessness, Sharon McDonald presents uplifting news on the state of family homelessness and shares why now is the time…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Jung Hyun Choi and Laurie Goodman, in an article for Urban Institute, outline cyclical causes of the homeownership gap between black college graduates and white dropouts.…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Speaking at the National Alliance to End Homelessness Conference, Nan Roman reflects on the state of progress in the fight to end homelessness, discussing various causes…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • At the United States Interagency Council on Homelessness, Jasmine Hayes indicates racial inequities — specifically in education — are the root of our problems in addressing…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Doug Irving discusses how supportive housing can help keep people with mental illnesses out of jails and receive the help they truly need. • The research…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Coral Natalie Negron Almodovar describes how after Hurricane Maria and earthquakes devastated the island territory of Puerto Rico, grassroots activists are helping ensure that recovery will be…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Kristin Musulin reports that Seattle has released a new tool that is designed to connect people experiencing homelessness to affordable housing. • How can funders help this…
Giving Compass’ Take: • In their study for the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University, researchers call attention to massive issues in rental affordability and how government resources…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration describes six key principles of a trauma-informed approach. While these principles apply to multiple types of systems and settings, we’ve adapted…