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Homelessness and Housing

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    Inspiring Tech Companies to Fight Homelessness

    Fast Company Nov 30, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Fast Company reports that Twilio CEO Jeff Lawson is hoping to inspire and encourage tech companies to use their resources with a $1 million donation incentive to…

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    How Schools Can Address Growing Child Homelessness

    Governing Magazine Nov 29, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Mattie Quinn discusses the growing problem of child homelessness and steps that are being taken to address the academic consequences of this issue. • How can funders…

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    These Vending Machines Give The Homeless Free Food and Other Necessities

    Fast Company Nov 28, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • UK based nonprofit, Action Hunger, installed a vending machine that serves the homeless population in the city of Nottingham, offering free food, clothing, and hygiene products. …

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    How to Help The Homeless This Winter

    Global Citizen Nov 27, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Global Citizen discusses a few ways for individuals to give immediate help to the homeless, especially if they see someone sleeping outside in the cold this…

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    The College Teaching Students to Build Affordable Houses

    YES! Magazine Nov 24, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • YES! Magazine reports on an architecture program at Auburn University, where students design and build affordable homes for local families in need. • How might this efforts…

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    Student Homelessness In New York City Districts

    Urban Institute Nov 24, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: · According to Patrick Spauster at Urban Institute, an estimated one in four students in New York City school districts experience homelessness throughout their academic career. · What…

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    In New York, a New Focus on Housing Could Also Spur More Diversity in Schools

    Chalkbeat Nov 17, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • At a recent conference, educators from across New York State sat down with housing officials to talk about ways they can work together to integrate schools. This…

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    The Homeless Can’t Escape San Francisco’s Smoke-Ridden Air

    The Atlantic Nov 15, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • As wildfires burn out of control, they are impacting the California’s other crisis — the growing number of people living on the streets, reports The Atlantic. •…

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    How a Focus on Housing Could Spur More Diversity in Schools

    Chalkbeat Nov 14, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Christina Veiga reports that New York is working to increase diversity in schools through initiatives to diversify housing and neighborhoods.  • How can funders help to evaluate…

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    The Case of the Disappearing Federal Housing Subsidy

    Nonprofit Quarterly Nov 12, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Nonprofit Quarterly reports on how half a million living units eligible for a low-income housing credit may lose their subsidy in the next decade, which could…

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    Billionaires Battle Over the Right Way to End Homelessness

    Nonprofit Quarterly Nov 10, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Nonprofit Quarterly reports on a recent spat between Salesforce, CEO Marc Benioff, and Twitter CEO, Jack Dorsey, on whether a new tax on businesses in San…

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    Community Organizations Invest in Affordable Housing Solutions for DC Residents

    The Hill Nov 9, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • A coalition of organizations and community leaders took steps to work together to invest in solutions that address affordable housing issues in Washington D.C.  • How does a…

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