Urban Institute asks: What does it take to thrive in the US?
Join the Urban Institute for a discussion on how policymakers and researchers can leverage insights from this research to improve American families’ well-being. more
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New PA Policy Center creates tools for economic justice advocates
Through its research, policy development, and educational work, the Pennsylvania Policy Center creates the tools organizations need to seek economic justice. more
Academics create learning community on affordable housing
Access the Affordable Housing & Anchor Institutions resource collection to find recordings from the affordable housing learning community and lots of tools that can help you in this work. more
Penn's Field Center publishes college info for foster youth
For youth who have experienced foster care, the process of pursuing a post-secondary degree may pose particular challenges. more
Some US firearms death rates parallel those in conflict zones
The rate of firearms deaths in several U.S. states is similar to their frequency in places around the world that are battling civil unrest or bloody gang wars, a new report shows. more
Burnout, staffing, low wages: Report highlights major nonprofit challenges
"Nonprofit wages remain too low, and workers across America continue to struggle to make ends meet, build assets and secure better futures."more
Study reviews impact of Philadelphia soda tax on health
The tax had some impact in slowing down weight gain, and it also produced “small but potentially meaningful declines in the actual prevalence of obesity.” more
Report: Family homelessness is a public health crisis
Families comprise roughly 30% of the U.S. homeless population with about half having children under age five. more
Chronicle on Philanthropy assesses Trump impact on nonprofits
President-elect Donald J. Trump and Congress could change the calculus on a host of issues of critical importance to the nonprofit worldmore
City Homeless Office releases 2024 'Point-In-Time' homeless count
The Office of Homeless Services (OHS) conducted a full unduplicated Point-in-Time (PIT) Count of people experiencing homelessness, both sheltered and unsheltered,in Philadelphia, on January. more
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