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Insights for affordable housing developers and nonprofit organizations that want to thrive
As part of our consulting services for our nonprofit, government and business clients, we share research, articles and resources about the challenges and trends in affordable housing and community services today. It is our hope that our take on these issues will give you new ideas and inspire you to continue making a difference in your community.
Why Early Childhood Matters: Brain Development Birth to Five 8/17
IRS Increases Mileage Rate to 55.5 Cents per Mile Eff July 1
In recognition of recent gasoline price increases, the IRS made this special adjustment for the final months of 2011. The IRS normally updates the mileage rates once a year in the fall for the next calendar year.The rate will increase to 55.5 cents a mile for all...
Fact Sheet Emphasizes Importance of Social Security for Women
Fact Sheet Emphasizes Importance of Social Security for Women A new fact sheet from the Institute for Women’s Policy Research presents key data points about women and Social Security. The fact sheet shows that 57 percent of all Social Security beneficiaries aged 65...
Assistance for homeowners at risk of foreclosure due to unemployment, underemployment, or medical condition
Oklahoma was one of the 27 states that received funding under the Emergency Homeowners’ Loan program (EHLP). The program will assist homeowners who have experienced a reduction in income and are at risk of foreclosure due to involuntary unemployment, underemployment,...
Report Discusses Importance of Reforms to Nation’s Credit Reporting Industry
A new report from Dēmos contends that public standards for credit reporting need to be reformed to protect consumers and promote economic opportunity and security. Discrediting America: The Urgent Need to Reform the Nation’s Credit Reporting Industry finds that credit...