AFN and EOF have released a new brief, webinar and video designed to deepen funder’s understanding of the intersectional/intergenerational issues related to the care economy and lift up key public policies while providing innovative strategies and opportunities for greater funder collaboration to build an equitable care infrastructure.
Missouri’s state lawmakers passed legislation to create an Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) worth 10% of the federal credit, also known as the Missouri Working Families Tax Credit. Former EITC Pooled Fund awardee, Missouri Budget Project, has been fighting for a state earned income tax credit that targets tax relief to low and middle-income families…
Nomzana Augustin, Strategic Initiatives and Partnerships Manager, World Education Services (WES) Mariam Assefa Fund “In our work to improve economic opportunity for immigrants and refugees, a bigger barrier is long-term systemic racism and discrimination, which greatly affects immigrants and communities of color. This leads to xenophobia and exacerbates employment barriers. We’re trying to shine a…
Centro de los Derechos del Migrante, Inc. (CDM) has received the Economic Opportunity Funders’ first-ever Law & Social Policy Legacy Award, which recognizes an organization defending and advocating for low-wage workers’ rights. CDM was selected based on its strong record of achieving justice for thousands of migrant workers who work in U.S. industries with histories…
With support from the EITC Pooled Fund, a new tool is available to better understand the reach and impact of key programs supporting families with low-incomes in local communities across the US.
As concern about the spread of the coronavirus/COVID-19 grows, calls for relief plans that include direct cash payments are increasing. Learn more about Universal Basic Income here.