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The Economic Case against Work Requirements

NonProfit Quarterly

For example, one analysis found that most people losing SNAP benefits due to work requirements are those facing the largest barriers to work —such as homelessness or disability—and, therefore, the least likely to be able to earn enough to exceed the income limits.

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Nonprofit Holiday Gift Guide

Nonprofit Megaphone

Agriculture. The American Farmland Trust protects agricultural land, promotes environmentally sound farming practices, and helps farmers continue to grow food for us all. These gifts would be perfect for a loved one passionate about sustainable farming, growing food, and farmer appreciation. American Farmland Trust.

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Write Your Nonprofit Business Plan in 9 Sections

Get Fully Funded

There are other types of nonprofit organizations such as fraternal beneficiary organizations, or horticulture, labor, and agricultural organizations that are structured as nonprofits as well…so be clear here.). For example, if you run a homeless shelter, you should mention the number of people who are homeless on any given night in your area.

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A Realist’s Guide to Investing for Good

Stanford Social Innovation Review

The simplest way to make a difference with your investments is to divert some returns to things you care about: your children’s school, a homeless shelter, or an environmental group. This is because lowering return expectations allows for room to fund environmental or social welfare and money for good causes is always in short supply.

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Achieving Health Equity: Shared Stewardship and the Vital Conditions Framework

NonProfit Quarterly

Urgent services include everything from urgent care clinics to food pantries and homeless shelters, or services needed following a shock like a natural disaster or pandemic. As in North Sound, there is a significant migrant farming community due to large agricultural businesses.

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Economic Justice: Nonprofit Leaders Speak Out

NonProfit Quarterly

The current market economy fails to effectively distribute goods and services to large segments of the population, resulting in poverty and maldistribution of food, clothing, shelter, medical care, and education. For example, housing organizations lobby for housing funding, food pantries lobby for food programs, and so on.