Human Services

For decades, nonprofit organizations have played an increasingly central role in social justice campaigns in the United States, providing legal support, advocacy, and public education. Unlike the mid-20th century movements that…

A severe winter storm brought blizzards, tornadoes and flooding to the Eastern U.S., killing five people and leaving thousands without power.

Costs quickly rise when things go wrong with roads, roofs and power lines. Many of those risks are also avoidable.

In Vancouver a new type of Indigenous community is emerging — one that builds resilience, health, creativity and culture through shared housing and local, Indigenous leadership. “People have a hard…

In a new book, Seth Kaplan provides donors with a useful road map for supporting the men and women working to rebuild communities through a “sideways approach” to building relationships.

Most moms say cash assistance offers more flexibility in buying groceries for their families than food distribution programs.

Anyone who has worked in any type of homeless setting can tell you that. There are never enough funds, nor physical resources. There is never enough housing, or vouchers, or…

Scholar Rashad Shabazz explains how anti-Black bias is so central to American policing that even Black officers are influenced by it.

Careit is connecting surplus food directly to nonprofits, helping to expand donation programs and slash food waste.

Every year, more and more companies seem to recognize Pride Month. But a recent analysis shows that LGBTQ+ workers expect more than this once-a-year acknowledgment from their employers. In fact,…

Climate change means communities along the Mississippi River are experiencing longer and higher floods in springtime, flash flooding from heavy rains, as well as prolonged droughts. Now cities along the river are turning to each other for solutions.

Wildfire smoke can create economic anxiety, isolation, and despair. In rural areas, scientists see a link between smoke and suicide rates.