As the rural healthcare system slowly erodes, the aftermath leaves permanent gaps for local services in the small communities left behind.
A Burglary at Civil War Museum and Mayor/Museum Battles Rage on
Following a burglary costing the city hundreds of thousands of dollars, the city of Harrisburg has warned it may be forced to act if the Civil War museum does not upgrade its security, which apparently lacks basic features.
A Secret Sauce for Low-Income Housing Mobility?
Getting decent housing with a housing voucher in hand can be an excruciating and often-fruitless endeavor. One nonprofit tries to address both the systemic problems and the emotional realities of that in an integrated approach.
Young Software Group Enables Checking Food Stamp Eligibility via Text
Collaboration between a technology nonprofit founded by young women and a food bank helps connect people to their SNAP benefits. The Chicago-based mRelief’s mission is to transform access to needed services.
Owed $35M, Catholic Charities Activates Parish Network to Break Stalemate
The social and human costs of the budget stalemate in Illinois is illustrated by Catholic Charities. Over $25 million in state funding and $10 million in federal pass through funds is owed and another $2 million a month is being accrued.
Advocacy Groups Work to Defeat Transgender Legislation in States
Child advocacy groups have joined with Human Rights Campaign to fight state legislation targeting transgender students.
Facebook Releases Underwhelming New Website for Nonprofits
Facebook launched a new website that provides tips and tools on how nonprofits can successfully manage their Pages. Is this really all Facebook is willing to provide for the nonprofit sector?
Oklahoma’s Nonprofits Sales Tax Exemptions a Crazy Quilt of Illogic
If you thought your taxes were hard to understand, try being a nonprofit dealing with sales taxes in Oklahoma.
City Government the Latest to Embrace Artists-in-Residence
Three Boston artists have been selected to lead six-month projects, each based in a different city department, and each with both art-making and problem-solving goals.
SPLC: Extremist Groups Grow with Election Cycle Hate Speech
The Southern Poverty Law Center reports that in 2015, the number of hate groups increased by 14 percent in the United States. The organization sees this as related to election rhetoric, among other things.
Harvard Law Donor Balks at Supporting Discourse When It Comes to Palestine
Milbank, a New York–based law firm, asked for its logo to be displayed prominently on materials related to activities its grant funded. All was well until those activities took a turn for the controversial.
Burglar Strikes Contentious NRA-Sponsored Civil War Exhibit of Antique Guns
Just days after protestors aired their grievances over an NRA-sponsored gun exhibit, three antique guns were stolen from the museum.