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Timely data on Americans’ finances and the cost of basic needs by state and congressional district.

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Who are institutional investors, and what is their impact on housing affordability?

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People experience homelessness in every state and every community. But some groups are more likely to be unhoused, and some communities have more resources to support them.

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If philanthropy only supports wealth-building programs through direct cash giving, it risks bypassing nonprofits that have built the infrastructure to deliver coaching, financial access, safeguards, and trusted relationships that turn dollars into durable gains. To best support these programs, we need both.

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We find that the 2026 premium increases are an aberration, far above those observed in recent years.
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“It felt like research in the beginning, but it felt like family at the end, because we all came together.” — Stan Hamilton, High School Football Coach at Benning Terrace

Read: Making Their Voices Heard: Improving Research through Community Collaboration.

“When investing in communities, it’s important to make sure that in that funding, there are opportunities for the people who are already invested in their communities to be a part of it.” — Courtney Gibbs, Program Director, Sasha Bruce Youthwork

Read: Why Investing in Trusted Community-Based Organizations Is Crucial to Sustainability.

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