News and information on the role that government, small business, the nonprofit sector and philanthropy play in creating healthy and vibrant communities.
CLASP's recent publication, "Better for Babies: A Study of State Infant and Toddler Child Care Policies," shows data from a recent state survey of child care subsidy, licensing, and quality...more
In recognition of Child Protection Day, advocates lobbied at the State Capitol rallying for the protection of children in Texas.
The child protection supporters donned blue and white shirts...more
Pearl Elizabeth Rucker spent most of her years doing volunteer work. She served for the Amateur Athletic Union, and prepared food baskets at the Grace First Baptist Church for the volunteers,...more
The North Midtown's neighborhood running from Broad Ripple Avenue south to Fall Creek is being invested upon for economic development.
Lined with blighted homes, abandoned warehouses and corroded...more
The City of Rio Rancho and Sandoval County are contracting for economic development plans. The county has already wrapped up a series of proposals for economic growth and the city is geared to offer...more
According to a study published by JAMA Pediatrics, a JAMA Network publication, Hispanic youth watched about 12 foods ads per day with the majority appearing on English-language TV and a higher...more
Volunteering not only aids in gaining new skills and experiences, it also grows a resume.
Many volunteer opportunities are being offered by nonprofits and charities. Volunteer work is also being...more
ANA (All Nippon Airways), a Japanese airline, has joined forces with global innovation organization Ashoka to create a digital charity/donation concept called Blue Wing.
Blue Wing will support...more
Homeless agencies have set a cautious welcome to the Social Impact Investing scheme, which was announced in the budget that will primarily focus on housing projects.
The first phase of the scheme...more
After five years of development, the South Jersey Economic Development District may finally have the NextGen Aviation Research and Technology Park behind them.
Once the contractors are paid, the...more
