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Timely data on Americans’ finances and the cost of basic needs by state and congressional district.

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In the face of today’s affordable housing crisis, federal policymakers can provide the leadership needed to advance a sustained, comprehensive strategy that drives down costs for all families.

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If philanthropy only supports wealth-building programs through direct cash giving, it risks bypassing nonprofits that have built the infrastructure to deliver coaching, financial access, safeguards, and trusted relationships that turn dollars into durable gains. To best support these programs, we need both.

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Corrections officers spend a disproportionate amount of time on administrative tasks rather than helping prisoners in ways that improve outcomes. AI is one tool to help, but it must be implemented thoughtfully.

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Addressing the affordability crisis will require a broad set of strategies from every level of government, including policies that tackle housing, health care, income, and more.
Spotlight on Family and Financial Well-being
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“It felt like research in the beginning, but it felt like family at the end, because we all came together.” — Stan Hamilton, High School Football Coach at Benning Terrace

Read: Making Their Voices Heard: Improving Research through Community Collaboration.

“When investing in communities, it’s important to make sure that in that funding, there are opportunities for the people who are already invested in their communities to be a part of it.” — Courtney Gibbs, Program Director, Sasha Bruce Youthwork

Read: Why Investing in Trusted Community-Based Organizations Is Crucial to Sustainability.

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