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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.
Dept. of Labor Grants: Pathways out of Poverty and Energy Training Partnerships
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 - Energy Training Partnership Grants (SGA/DFA PY 08-18) Under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (the Recovery Act), DOL announces the availability of approximately $100 million in grant funds to 20-30...
Nonprofit Governance- The View from the IRS
"The number of approved tax-exempt organizations in 2008 was 1.9 million, and that does not include all churches. This represents a 50 percent increase since 1995. Charities that are required to file returns with the Internal Revenue Service reported more than $2.2...
Implementation of ‘Within My Reach:’ Providing a Relationship Awareness and Communications Skills Program to TANF Recipients in Oklahoma, July 2008
Authored by Anne Sparks at Ohio University, this National Poverty Center Working Paper outlines the implementation of the 'Within My Reach' Curriculum in Oklahoma. The program is included in a week of orientation activities for new TANF participants at the Oklahoma...
FDIC Report Reviews Events and Lessons of 2008
FDIC Report Reviews Events and Lessons of 2008 (Source: DocuTicker)“A Year in Bank Supervision: 2008 and a Few of Its Lessons” chronicles a year in which financial institution credit risk and liquidity stresses came to the fore, triggering an array of emergency...
Rural Credit Conditions
A steep recession and financial meltdown have led to tight credit markets in rural America. In the latest issue of the Main Street Economist, economist Brian Briggeman explores how credit conditions are evolving for rual business owners, shedding light on current...