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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 Collective Impact Initiatives Can Use Results Frameworks to Advance Inclusive Economic Development Though results frameworks haven’t been widely applied in collective impact work, the emphasis on collaboration makes this approach especially helpful for building consensus across diverse stakeholders.What Can We Learn from the NBA’s Basketball Court Renovations in Latin America? The integration of sports and arts to improve the public realm has untapped potential, and organizations like the NBA are uniquely positioned to support communities in that journey.How to Elevate Resident Input and Leadership in Inclusive Growth Initiatives Fresno DRIVE’s work to revamp its governance structure can inform other cities’ efforts to address complex challenges more inclusively and equitably.Do Student Loan Borrowers Face Risks of Default When Payments Resume? Borrowers who put their loans back in good standing during the student debt payment pause may face an increased risk of redefaulting when the pause ends.Five Ways to Better Serve Women Experiencing Homelessness Women who’ve endured homelessness in Los Angeles share their needs and preferences for services and housing.Including On-Time Rental Payment History in Credit Scoring Could Help Narrow the Black-White Homeownership Gap Credit scores used in mortgage underwriting don’t tell the full story of someone’s financial health.