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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.
Seven ways recent interest rate increases will affect the mortgage market The market is likely anticipating greater government spending and potential tax cuts that could increase demand and prices.Child care as a stabilizing force for children and families These 3 strategies can maximize the benefits of child care, a critical source of support for families in times of crisis.Building a better future in rural America Raising Bertie, a documentary about rural poverty, follows three African American boys as they navigate school, poverty, relationships, violence, and a world that seemingly expects them to fail.Schools are essential partners in identifying and addressing instability To help schools become even more effective partners, we must better understand how factors outside the classroom affect a child’s school experience.Stabilizing children’s lives when family income fluctuates from month to month Many US families have income that fluctuates considerably from month to month, but strategies are emerging to help them weather this instability.The ties that stabilize: How social networks and communities affect children There’s another safety net for families much closer to home: social networks and local communities.
