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After decades of progress of improving conditions for the most vulnerable among us, COVID-19 pushed millions of people back into poverty in just a few months. Global poverty requires a response from global organizations. And although it is...

posted at: Tuesday, July 07, 2020 - 12:01am

Supporting VITA Supports Families In COVID-19

Co-Authored by:
Joanna Ain; Associate Director of Policy at Prosperity Now
Bessie Bauman: Policy Intern at Prosperity Now

About 12 million eligible people have not received Economic Impact Payments, leaving unclaimed roughly $...

posted at: Wednesday, July 01, 2020 - 8:29am

Rebuilding after COVID-19 shouldn’t mean going back to how things were

Original blog posted on the World Economic Forum Website. Read more of their content here.

Response, recovery and rebuilding are the three post-catastrophe stages. Civic involvement is crucial to the second two stages to ensure they... Continue Reading

posted at: Monday, June 29, 2020 - 9:01am

Team Gen-VR: Story-telling with Virtual Reality

This is part of the “United Way Most’s Innovative Minds” List, celebrating individuals who embrace innovative methods to reshape the future of social impact. Learn more here

Housed in United Way of Central Indiana in Indianapolis is a...

posted at: Thursday, June 25, 2020 - 12:01am

The (Not-So-Secret) Secret to a Long Life

Some more good news about volunteering during these trying times: volunteering not only helps others; it can also help us live longer.

A recent Harvard University study found “strong associations between volunteering and favorable health...

posted at: Wednesday, June 24, 2020 - 12:01am

200 United Way Leaders Advocate for COVID Relief – Virtually!

It’s more important than ever to make our voices heard by policymakers, and to help the most vulnerable during the economic and health crises America is facing.

That’s why 200 United Way leaders from 35 states are meeting – virtually! –...

posted at: Wednesday, June 17, 2020 - 12:01am