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Federal cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program could cause some DC-area families to lose an average of $187 in monthly benefits.
Housing Supply Constraints from before the Pandemic Will Worsen Inequality as We Start to Recover These constraints will hamper our ability to bring all households out of the crisis and onto the road to a full recovery.Exploring Police Activity and Community Trust in Los Angeles Neighborhoods Creating a common set of facts and focusing on smaller geographies within a city can help move toward shared understanding and collaborative solutions.COVID-19’s Effect on Employment Varies across States, Except in One Sector: Government Jobs In April 2020, unemployment rates increased in all 50 states and the District of Columbia.Gen Zers Are Financially Struggling during the COVID-19 Pandemic Many of the youngest adults will need more support to recover from this recession and start adulthood on solid footing.Solidarity and Good Partnership amid the COVID-19 Pandemic "How we show up for partners now will shape the future of our partnerships."New Funding Flexibility Is Helping Public Housing Authorities Address Urgent Needs—But Their Long-Term Challenges Could Get Worse The pandemic has heightened the need for increased funding to prevent the even greater crisis threatening the viability of thousands of public housing units and residents’ health and well-being.