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In a Q&A, the founder of one of today’s most effective anti-poverty programs gets down to business
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A Visual Guide to the Veterans Disability Compensation System
The Department of Veterans Affairs Disability Compensation system’s growth shows no signs of stopping.
Case Study: A Gamer Puts Vets to Work
The Call of Duty Endowment separates potent nonprofits from also-rans
Case Study: Don’t Patronize Empower
Bernie Marcus makes veterans self-reliant
From War to Work: Saving Veterans from the Disability Trap
Remarks from Chairman Mike Coffman (R-CO)
National Center for Veterans Analysis and Statistics
Statistical analyses and reports on a broad range of veterans topics
What Veterans Really Need
Lieutenant Colonel Dan Gade explains why veterans may need a different treatment than you think.
Declining Faith and Weakening Marital Ties Hold Back America’s Least Fortunate
A new class system has formed in America that is locking millions of our fellow citizens into a cycle of poverty, dependency, substance abuse, and loneliness.
A Firm Foundation for Charters
How a handful of nonprofits, developers, and donors are cementing education reforms, one brick at a time
School and Home
Boarding programs and other charter innovations mix elements of family life and education for foster kids in need of both
Healing by the Book
A faith-based approach to helping victims recover from trauma
Washington Roundup
ACR News 4.13.18 – Keeping up with Washington
Prosperity: The Almanac of American Philanthropy
Fighting poverty is one of the oldest charitable imperatives.
Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper, the Markle Foundation, and 20 States Launch the Skillful State Network; Introduce Skillful State Playbook
Announcement marks national expansion of Skillful, an initiative to create a skills-based labor market that better serves all Americans in a rapidly changing economy.
Alternatives to ‘College for All’
Is a four-year college degree really the best fit for every young person?
Activating People Who Reach the Cliff (Effect)
By Helen Young Hayes – March 7, 2018
A Stimulus That Works
A 2009 Roundtable report on philanthropic strategies for boosting entrepreneurship
The state of the safety net: A long-read Q&A with Angela Rachidi
Angela Rachidi examines the connotations and stigmas associated with welfare, entitlements, and the safety net.
From Homeless to Employed
When Chicago businessman Tom Owens retired in 1991, he felt inspired by Mother Teresa to do something to help his community. The Cara Program was the result. One of Read more…