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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.
Change happens: It’s how we prepare for it that matters Completely preventing instability isn’t realistic. But with the right strategies in place, we can minimize the effects.Stabilizing children’s lives: Insights for research and action Too many children do not have a stable foundation, and instability in one or more areas threatens their well-being.Selling distressed loans to investors significantly cuts foreclosure rates The evidence from the FHA and FHFA is unequivocal: loan sales programs are highly valuable to taxpayers, borrowers, and investors.Increasing access to mortgages for minorities Over the past 10 years, the mortgage lending environment has seen a large swing in credit availability. The effects have been most dramatic for minority populationsSupporting sector strategies through collaboration between state workforce and economic development State-level collaboration can help drive cross-system partnerships and better leverage state government funding to support economic prosperity.