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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.
Make a Difference in Someone’s Life Today
We just returned from the OKC Metro Alliance, Inc. 's Annual Beans & Cornbread Luncheon. They sponsor the Men and Women's FIRSTEP program and Public Inebriate Alternative. Rusty Noble, keynote speaker, shared his journey of recovery from alcohol along with two...
Apply for Grant Funds to Match Individual Savings Accounts Deadline June 25, 2010
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) announces funds to support programs that empower low-income families to become economically self-sufficient for the long-term; Assets for Independence. Grantees provide financial education training on money...
IRS Nonprofit Data
Did you know in 2009 that there are more than 1.2 million charities, and 162 organizations are chartered by the government? The IRS received more than 70,000 applications for tax-exemptions, and more than 44,000 new charities can now proudly wave their new...
Accepting Food Stamps Through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program: An Emerging Customer Payment Option for Food Retailers
In times of high unemployment, more and more families and individuals rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - formerly known as the food stamps program - to purchase food items with the use of an EBT card. Small food retailers looking to expand their...
Rape Crisis Closet Needs Donations (OKC YWCA)
You can help the YWCA by simply donating something small! In honor of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, donate somethng for our rape crisis closet and comfort a woman in need:new sports bras of all sizesnew underwear sizes 5-13new sweat pants/yoga pants sizes S-XXLnew...