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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.
Rural Women are Working Harder for the Money
Rural Women are Working Harder for the Money In rural America, 70 percent of married mothers with children under age six work for pay, finds a major new report spanning nearly 40 years of women's employment trends. "Working Hard for the Money: Trends in Women's...
Rural Economic Development Loan and Grant Program
Rural Economic Development Loan and Grant Program The U.S. Department of Agriculture is accepting applications for $45.8 million in loans and grants to support rural communities and spur economic development. This program provides no-interest loans to Rural...
Beware of New E-Mail Scam Offering a $150 Gift Certificate to Walmart
The Administration on Aging has been made aware of an email scam that asks individuals to provide their credit or debit card account information to receive a $150 gift certificate to Walmart. The email asks the recipient to complete a customer satisfaction survey of...
FTC Releases List of Top Consumer Complaints in 2008
The Federal Trade Commission released the list of top consumer complaints received by the agency in 2008. The lis showed that for the ninth year in a row, identity theft was the number one consumer complaint category. Of 1,223,370 complaints received in 2008, 313,982...
$155 million in Recovery Act grant funds to support 126 Community Health Centers
President Obama announced yesterday the release of $155 million in Recovery Act grant funds to support 126 Community Health Centers across the country. These grants alone will help provide health services to 750,000 Americans and create 5,500 jobs. Find information...