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Committee for Economic Development of The Conference Board, 2020
Achieving prosperity for all Americans could not be more urgent. Although the United States remains the most prosperous nation on earth, millions of citizens are losing faith in the American dream of upward mobility, and in American-style capitalism itself. This crisis of confidence has widened the divide afflicting American politics and cries out…
Descriptors: COVID-19, Pandemics, Economic Impact, Economic Change
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Strasser, Sheryl; Smith, Megan O.; Pendrick Denney, Danielle; Jackson, Matt C.; Buckmaster, Pam – American Journal of Health Education, 2013
Background: Poverty is a pervasive condition linked to a myriad of health conditions and severe health outcomes. Public health professionals are at the forefront of addressing poverty-related issues and require education that enhances their understanding and cultural competence. Purpose: The purpose of this research was to evaluate the impacts of…
Descriptors: Poverty, Public Health, Simulation, Qualitative Research
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Booth, Laura B.; Peek, Gina G. – Journal of Extension, 2013
This article highlights the accomplishments of the Healthy Homes Partnership, which recently celebrated its 10th anniversary. Since the program began in 1999, funds totaling $2.7 million have been distributed to 34 states and Virgin Islands Extension programs through a competitive process. Extension professionals have used the funds as seed grants…
Descriptors: Extension Education, Financial Support, Grants, Outreach Programs