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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.
Addressing Racial Funding Gaps in the Nonprofit Sector Requires New Data Approaches Serious data gaps prohibit the field from tracking progress on corporate, philanthropic, and federal investments.Understanding the Tax Implications of Student Debt Forgiveness A new analysis shows the risk of converting education debt into tax debt for many low-income borrowers.Winter Storm Uri’s Impacts on Houston Neighborhoods Show Why It’s Urgent to Build Equity into Climate Resilience Truly addressing systemic disparities in access to quality housing in Texas requires reimagining how infrastructure investment can achieve equitable outcomes.Three Federal Strategies for Driving Equity in Promise Neighborhoods Programs like Promise Neighborhoods can motivate and align cross-sector efforts and, with some adjustments, reduce inequities in education.Landlords and Tenants Need More Information on Rental Assistance and Eviction Moratorium Policies Most landlords and tenants are not familiar with the programs designed to support them.