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Monday, October 20, 2025
Child Poverty Nearly Triples to 13% Over Three Years

Child pover­ty in the U.S. has surged, near­ly tripling from 5% in 2021 to 13% in 2024. This dra­mat­ic increase fol­lows the expi­ra­tion of pan­dem­ic-era eco­nom­ic poli­cies and ris­ing prices that have strained fam­i­ly bud­gets nation­wide. How­ev­er, a new report from the Annie E. Casey Foun­da­tion under­scores the pro­found impact of pub­lic poli­cies and pro­grams, demon­strat­ing their capac­i­ty to cut child pover­ty in half. READ MORE
Sunday, October 19, 2025
Helping Young Adults Thrive

While it is often thought that adolescence begins and ends with puberty, new research shows that the development of cognitive skills, emotional development, and social skills that starts in the... READ MORE
Tuesday, October 07, 2025
From Division to Action: Trust Playbook

Listen first. Find unlikely allies. Point to the helpers.

"From Division to Action" — a new playbook from The Communications Network turns these principles into a... READ MORE
Monday, October 06, 2025
Columbia Association Renews Partnership with Foundation for Community Grants Program

The Columbia Association (CA) and the Community Foundation of Howard County (CFHoCo) are proud to announce a new partnership to support the Howard County community through a significant grant initiative. This collaboration underscores the commitment of both organizations to promoting social welfare and addressing the needs of residents. Under the terms of the agreement, CA will provide CFHoCo with a grant of $125,000 to be distributed during the Community Foundation’s open Community Grants Program this year.  READ MORE

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