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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.
An unexpected leader in international charity: The Twin Cities The Minneapolis–St. Paul area tied with the Seattle area for the 10th-highest number of internationally focused nonprofits in the country in 2013–14.What President-Elect Trump’s immigration promises might mean What has Trump promised on immigration, and what is likely to happen?Boston organizations develop advanced algorithm to address city challenges By leveraging data and technology, Boston organizations and local government leaders found a better way to connect young people to summer jobs.Using data to make a difference for Boston-area students at risk of homelessness Data provide the glue for a new alliance fighting student homelessness and promoting academic success at a Promise Neighborhood site in Boston.Five recent improvements to help families access work support benefits Millions of working parents qualify for food, medical, and child care assistance, but accessing these supports can be difficult.