The coronavirus outbreak has pushed millions of Americans, especially young adults, to move in with family members. The share of 18- to 29-year-olds living with their parents has now become a majority the first time that has occurred since the Great Depression era, according to a new analysis of national data by the Pew Research Center.
Read MoreAccess to public libraries is especially important for low income working families across Connecticut, “because libraries provide information on social services and job opportunities, free internet and computer access, and a range of free programs, community meetings, and even 3-D printers,” according to a new report issued by Connecticut’s United Way organizations.
Read MoreThe day-to-day fiscal reality was troubling before the pandemic for a growing number of Connecticut families, as newly released data reflects. The pandemic has likely made it worse, and it likely to have a continuing adverse impact, according to officials at the United Way organizations in Connecticut.
Read MoreNational nonprofit organization the Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund (CFE Fund), in partnership with Bloomberg Philanthropies, Citi Foundation, JPMorgan Chase & Co., and the Wells Fargo Foundation, has announced that more than 50 city and county partner governments across the country – including New Haven and Hartford - are set to offer financial counseling and financial navigation services for their local residents in need.
Read MoreThe mission of SHOPBLACKCT.com is to “challenge structural racism and transform the legacy of economic and social inequity in the U.S. by providing a platform to drive business to and awareness of local Black-owned businesses.” Among the values cited by organizers are Collaboration, Diversity, Service, Excellence and Empowerment. And their website has surpassed 800 featured Connecticut businesses.
Read MoreWith input from across the state, Connecticut’s new curriculum for a year-long high school course in African American/Black and Puerto Rican/Latino studies is already taking shape, in accordance with a new law – Public Act 19-12 - passed by the state legislature. The 150-member Advisory Committee involved in its development meets again later this month.
Read MoreCollege students of color came together for a podcast conversation two months ago, “to share their experiences attending predominantly white institutions as students of color.” In the context of recent events across the country, the discussion takes on additional meaning - the challenges of racism are closer to home than we might think.
Read MoreA majority of people in the U.S. want to continue physical distancing measures, even as the federal government and numerous states begin moving toward re-opening the economy, according to a national survey. In Connecticut, 81% of respondents believe that state government is “reacting about right” to the coronavirus.
Read MoreThe Permanent Commission on the Status of Women in Connecticut (PCSW), a nonprofit organization, has released of the 2020 Directory of Women’s Organizations in Connecticut ahead of schedule, prompted by the increased interest in identifying organizations during the coronavirus pandemic.
Read MoreIn a new analysis ranking the best states to work from home, Connecticut was middle-of-the-pack, placing 24th among the states. The state’s strongest category? Access to fast broadband speeds, definitely a plus when working online from home.
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