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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.
Federal Infrastructure Funds Could Fill Gaps in Local Transit Accessibility Public transit can increase access to employment, health care, and more. But it’s unavailable to most, and only 2.5 percent of the country's workers use it to commute.Three Ways Corporate Philanthropy Can Address the Racial Wealth Gap Dismantling structural racism in community development financial practices and policies can reduce wealth equity disparities for communities of color.How Infrastructure Helps the Social Sector Thrive Having a clear understanding of what the social sector infrastructure is and who it serves can help those within it know where to go for the support they need and ensure the infrastructure is valued and appreciated.Lost in Translation: Bridging the Divide in Emergency Rental Assistance Outreach Better balancing equity and speed can help ensure aid reaches communities most in need.Targeted Outreach Is Critical to Equitable Distribution of Emergency Rental Assistance Data-informed, community-based strategies can help ensure relief is delivered to households who need it most.Incorporating Two Alternative Types of Data into Mortgage Underwriting Could Make the Process More Equitable Cash flow and rental payment history are both strong predictors of credit risk.
