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Housing and Homelessness: Breaking Down Silos for Systems Change

Stanford Social Innovation Review

America’s homeless response system has been called “the emergency room of society,” conjuring images of a space where the focus is on urgent intervention—finding shelter or managing encampments—rather than trying to prevent crises from happening in the first place. Housing is the solution to homelessness.

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What’s Your Start Agenda?

Stanford Social Innovation Review

As Liz McKenna, an assistant professor of public policy at Harvard’s Kennedy School has empha siz ed , “Social movements often operate over years, decades. A number of other nonprofits have been focused on reducing homelessness.

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Leveraging AI in Social Work: A Pathway to Empowering Vulnerable Populations

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

In this section, let’s explore how AI can revolutionize social work practices in three key areas: elder care, mental health support for veterans, and education for children on the autism spectrum. This enables social workers to proactively reach out to older clients, offering timely interventions and support before a crisis occurs.

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Housing and Health: Creating Solutions With Communities

Stanford Social Innovation Review

In vibrant and thriving communities, people have the power and resources to realize their vision of health and well-being. The importance of housing as a social determinant of health has been well-documented by researchers and philanthropies alike. By Stacey Barbas , Kate McLaughlin , Jessica Mulcahy & Vedette R.

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Newsletter: Company Donates Super Bowl Ad Money to Covid Support ; Should Audio be a Part of Your Nonprofit’s Marketing Plan?; 5 Best Nonprofit Marketing Campaigns of 2021

Selfish Giving

Did you get a free ride home via public transit on New Year's Eve ? This is a great thread on how to get more media coverage for your nonprofit. Opinion: Nonprofit brands can't be truly accessible until audio is part of the plan. Corporate Relations Manager, Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program , ($56,300) 3.

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2024 Candidates to the Board

MNA Association

The Montana Nonprofit Association Board of Directors is pleased to offer the following candidates for board service. One authorized representative from each nonprofit member organization may vote. She loves the collaborative and dynamic nature of nonprofits and the opportunities they provide to make positive change.

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Cross-Boundary Collaborations in Cities: Where to Start

Stanford Social Innovation Review

Edmondson & Anahide Nahhal In 2019, Joyce Craig, the newly elected mayor of Manchester, New Hampshire, was grappling with two major crises : The city was reporting an opioid-related death every few days, and chronic homelessness was rising. An acceptable entry point has enough support from the team and others to move forward.