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In the News
Higher Education
2023
Improving college access through financial aid transparency and FAFSA simplification
May 4, 2023
Improving college access through financial aid transparency and FAFSA simplification
In the News
Higher Education
2023
These are the colleges where poor students pay more than rich ones
May 2, 2023
These are the colleges where poor students pay more than rich ones
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Aging
Public Benefits
Michigan
2023
Disability Advocates Kent County helps low-income seniors age in place
May 1, 2023
Disability Advocates Kent County helps low-income seniors age in place
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Higher Education
2023
Opinion: College prices aren’t skyrocketing—but they’re still too high for some
April 24, 2023
Opinion: College prices aren’t skyrocketing—but they’re still too high for some
In the News
Child and Youth Well-Being
Immigration
2023
As Migrant Children Were Put to Work, U.S. Ignored Warnings
April 21, 2023
As Migrant Children Were Put to Work, U.S. Ignored Warnings
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Aging
Public Benefits
Alabama
2023
Ivey awards $4.4M in grants to weatherize homes for elderly, low-income residents
April 20, 2023
Ivey awards $4.4M in grants to weatherize homes for elderly, low-income residents
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Education
Public Benefits
Texas
2023
Books and A Blanket United Way of the Brazos Valley's Book Drive
April 17, 2023
Books and A Blanket United Way of the Brazos Valley's Book Drive
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Education
Racial Equity
California
2023
California lawmakers consider proposal to improve outcomes for Black, low-income students
April 12, 2023
California lawmakers consider proposal to improve outcomes for Black, low-income students
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COVID
Guaranteed Income
California
2023
In one California city, offering free cash helped fight poverty and COVID
April 11, 2023
In one California city, offering free cash helped fight poverty and COVID
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Immigration
Poverty Measurement
Public Benefits
2023
Safety Net Barriers Add to Child Poverty in Immigrant Families
April 5, 2023
Safety Net Barriers Add to Child Poverty in Immigrant Families
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Aging
Public Benefits
Georgia
2023
Low income home energy assistance cooling program open for senior citizens
April 3, 2023
Low income home energy assistance cooling program open for senior citizens
In the News
Higher Education
Public Benefits
Arkansas
2023
Non-profit awards nearly 400 scholarships to low-income, single parents in Arkansas
March 31, 2023
Non-profit awards nearly 400 scholarships to low-income, single parents in Arkansas
