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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.
How Philanthropy Can (and Can’t) Help Prevent Evictions during the Pandemic Philanthropy can’t replace the public sector in providing sorely needed rent relief, but it can play a critical role in preventing evictions and stabilizing housing.Three Evidence Gaps We Need to Fill to Better Support Survivors of Mass Violence and Terrorism Mass violence events are traumatic for survivors and communities, and current evidence gaps make it more difficult to effectively respond tosupport survivors’ recovery.Four Months after Protests Peaked, Did Four Cities Keep Their Promises to Cut Police Funding? Research can play a critical role in supporting accountability and change.How States Can Use TANF to Fund Rental Assistance and Prevent Evictions Flexible federal spending guidelines make TANF well positioned to fill funding gaps in rental assistance programs.Five Service Provider Insights on Victimization Costs Advocates and policymakers are grappling with decisions about reinvesting in communities to promote public safety and reduce harm.What Can Disability Services Teach Schools about Reopening? Disability services offer lessons on how to adapt and engage families during the pandemic.
