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As data centers see a surge in demand because of generative AI, Henrico County, Virginia, shows how local governments can turn the economic gains of this new industry into sustainable funding for affordable housing.
How Community-Based Organizations Serve Trauma Survivors in Women’s Prisons Most women enter prisons and jails with trauma or posttraumatic stress disorder and victimization experiences. Correctional institutions can’t provide the assistance they need, but other organizations can.State GDP Data Confirm We’re in a Very Different Kind of Recession New data expose how the unique vulnerabilities of certain industries and workers have affected the economy in unprecedented ways.Appraisal Waivers Have Helped Homeowners Find Payment Flexibility Amid Pandemic-Induced Economic Struggles For many homeowners, the increased use of appraisal waivers has provided a tangible financial benefit during COVID-19.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.