This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. When you think of the immediate needs of the homeless, clean socks may not be the first thing that come to mind. But they’re essential, says Ira Gooch, a program coordinator…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. “‘Homeless college student’ seems like a contradiction in terms,” said Paul Toro, a psychology professor at Wayne State University who studies poverty and homelessness. “If you’re someone who has the…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Ensuring young people feel that they belong has direct impacts on how they perform in school and beyond. A study by the Center for Promise showed that low-income youth in…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. For the past five years, Airbnb has stepped in during emergencies— the earthquake in Japan, or wildfires in Canada — to pair volunteer hosts with people in need. The whole thing has been…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Homelessness is a complex problem. In New York City alone there are 128,000 people experiencing homelessness and another 4 million are living below the poverty line. A wide range of…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The population of the world’s cities is expected to double by 2050, when urban centers are expected to house, educate, feed and employ 6.5 billion people. Already some cities are…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Around three years ago, [Olivia] finding herself in a hostile living situation and needing a way to get out, she realized she didn’t really know how. “I wasn’t sure what…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Here’s what we’re reading (and watching) this week: A Cry for Hope: Stories of Homeless Youth: With a new 100 Day Challenge kicking off in Baltimore, MD, it’s a perfect…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Since 2000, rents have risen and the number of renters who need low-priced housing has increased. Nationwide, the market provides only 21 adequate, affordable, and available (AAA) units for every…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Consider the food bank, a staple on the menu of nonprofits in most communities. Food banks collect unwanted food from donors, including supermarkets, food manufacturers, individuals and the government, and…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The relationship between employment and access to health care is a hallmark feature of the United States’ health care system. While this was not the case with Medicaid, the government-sponsored…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Americans spend more on health care, but have lower life expectancies and worse health outcomes than any other developed country. This disparity arises partly from a lack of attention to…