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In this article, we explain nonprofits’ role in thriving communities, the amount of funding nonprofits receive from government sources, and the government funding challenges nonprofits were facing before the shutdown.
What If Every Eligible Person in Your State Received Safety Net Benefits? Poverty would decrease significantly and total benefit amounts would increase substantially across states if seven safety net programs were fully funded and everyone who qualified participated in them.What Infrastructure Supports Do Mutual Aid Groups and Social Movements Need to Succeed? Mutual aid groups and social movements meet critical community needs, often during crises, but face funding challenges.Low-Cost Phone Calls Benefit Incarcerated People, Their Families, and Criminal Legal Institutions Telephones can be a lifeline for people who are incarcerated, but calling home is expensive. New legislation is helping to make it more obtainable—but policymakers can take additional steps to break down affordability barriers.Addressing Climate Change through Housing Policy: Lessons from the Greater DC Region Climate mitigation and adaptation policies and programs from the DC and Baltimore areas can guide local policymakers in addressing the needs of the communities most at risk of climate change effects.Few Families Receive the TANF Cash Assistance They’re Eligible For TANF helps families make ends meet, but not if eligible families can’t access it.Rising Interest Rates Put the Brakes on the Mortgage Market for Borrowers with Low Incomes Rising interest rates have curbed both supply and demand in the housing market, disproportionately affecting the ability of borrowers with lower incomes to buy a home.
