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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.
Understanding Who Owns Rental Stock Can Ensure Tenants and Small Landlords Get the Support They Need The pandemic hit independent mom-and-pop landlords—who own few properties but a large share of rental units—especially hard.How DC Policymakers Can Address the Various Ways Students Feel Unsafe on Their Way to School With school districts returning to in-person lessons, students face threats on their way to school, so a variety of policy solutions is needed to keep them safe.The Number of Americans with Debt in Collections Fell during the Pandemic to 64 Million The share of people with debt in collections improved for all groups during the pandemic, but racial gaps persist. Whether the gains will be sustained is uncertain as pandemic relief measures phase out.What Rising Gas and Rent Prices Mean for Families with Low Incomes Dramatic price surges have increased the costs of daily life at a quicker rate than wages, and households with low incomes—who are disproportionately people of color—will likely be particularly affected.Three Ways to Advance Racial Equity in the Workforce while Combating Climate Change The bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act is a step toward combating the worsening climate crisis while creating jobs, but it isn’t enough on its own.The Real Rental Housing Crisis Is on the Horizon New data show that landlords are increasing rental prices and instituting stricter screening criteria for renters, indicating a bleak rental market outlook for years to come.