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Understanding more about young adults’ eligibility and participation in social safety net programs can inform efforts to support young adults during periods of instability.
Housing Codes Should Protect Public Health, Not Penalize Low-Income Homeowners A recent Vice article featured a low-income homeowner who's facing jail time because she couldn't afford home repairs.How Tackling “Polyvictimization” in Queens Helped Survivors of Gender-Based Violence Service providers are addressing the unique needs of clients who've experienced multiple types of victimization.Putting Race, Gender, and Equity at the Heart of Community Development: A Q&A with Nancy Andrews Recent unrest in America’s cities has prompted the community development field to ask how their work can better level the playing field.How Governors Are Shaping the Opportunity Zone Landscape Over the past two years, Opportunity Zones have become the most discussed piece of federal economic development policy.What Research Reveals about Young Parents Juggling School and Work The more time young parents spend combining work with education, the higher their incomes were at age 30.What Happened to People Affected by Work Requirements in Arkansas? Arkansas is one of the first states to implement work requirements for Medicaid and SNAP.