This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · In this 10 Blocks Podcast, Seth Barron is joined by Heather Mac Donald to discuss San Francisco’s homeless crisis and her extensive research on the topic. · How…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Sonami Vashi discusses the shift in nonprofit attention from equality to equity as Atlanta faces serious income inequality and gentrification. • Why is it crucial to focus on…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Debbie Reznick, Senior Program Officer of Polk Bros. Foundation, discusses efforts to end homelessness, increase access to justice, and strengthen the capacity of nonprofits in Chicago.…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Alastair Gee examines the practice of offering homeless people free bus tickets to relocate. While relocation may provide a fresh start, many homeless people were hurt…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Joel Griffith and Douglas Blair at The Heritage Foundation discuss why Portland, Oregon has the biggest homelessness crisis and how the government can help. • What are the…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Grantmakers in Aging provides intergenerational strategies for supporting seniors that funders can pursue to help the aging population. •What could these strategies look like in your community?…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Aspen EPIC surveyed over 100 diverse experts on housing affordable and stability to provide insights about why these challenges persist in the United States. • How can…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The Magnify Community and Fidelity Charitable partnered to create a list of nonprofits working effectively to prevent and end homelessness in Silicon Valley, which suffers from…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Schoolhouse Washington’s latest in-depth analysis of public school data finds that academic outcomes for students experiencing homelessness continue to lag behind those of their housed peers in all academic measures ranging from…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Here’s what we’re reading: What does it take to combat intolerance? Students at a Virginia high school find out. Students at McLean High School are taking an elective course on…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The Trump administration has recently focused on the issue of homelessness, particularly in major California cities, while stating that the problem results from “liberal policies” in these areas. A recent report issued…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Ana Victoria Cruz, writing for Southern California Grantmakers, discusses lessons learned by housing advocates who are working on the issue of homelessness. • How can donors get…