Baltimore Fund Backs Entrepreneurs of Color During the Pandemic The Baltimore Small Business Development Fund, launched in early 2020, has helped local entrepreneurs of color sustain and grow their businesses during the coronavirus pandemic. Read More
Helping Young Parents Succeed in College and Life This post looks at America's young student parents. It examines who they are, where they struggle, and what supports and services they need to succeed. Read More
The Importance of Supporting Black-Owned Businesses in Atlanta Atlanta’s Black-owned businesses depend on support from the public and private sectors to overcome inequitable practices, the threat of displacement and the strain of the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More
Factors Affecting Young Workers in the Service Sector Young workers in the service sector face low wages, few benefits and erratic schedules. A recent webinar explores how employers can offer better support and stability. Read More
Promoting Equity and Good Fit Jobs for Young Adults Learn how Generation Work partners aided employers in adopting practices that foster equity and recognize the unique needs of young workers. Read More
Measuring Program Effectiveness With Youth Voice A Sept. 9 2021 webinar explored how programs for young people can utilize youth voice and perspective to increase effectiveness. Read More
Medical Debt Resource Roundup This post spotlights resources that explore how crippling medical debt is undercutting the financial well-being of families in the South and what potential solutions exists. Read More
Youth Underscore That Group Placements Are No Place to Grow Up in Foster Care In a new report, young people share firsthand perspectives on the detrimental effects of group placements — making the case for reduced reliance on the practice. Read More
Families Lost Income, Struggled to Make Ends Meet During Pandemic From 2020 to 2021, about 40% of U.S. families with kids struggled to pay for regular household expenses. Learn which families were hardest hit. Read More
Juvenile Justice Video Explains Ways to Elevate Care for Youth in Custody A video outlines eight ways for juvenile justice systems to elevate the standard of care for youth in custody — while working toward greater change. Read More
