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ALICE in the Crosscurrents: 2024 Update on Financial Hardship in Texas
This report shows that 43% of Texas families struggle to afford basic needs like housing and food, even when they work full-time jobs. While wages have grown for some jobs, the costs of living have grown even faster. Many working families earn too much to get help but not enough to get by.
14 pages
Social Isolation: Development and Validation of Measures
Researchers created and tested a new 10-item scale to measure social isolation in India. Social isolation means being cut off from others and avoiding social activities, which can lead to anxiety and sadness. This new tool helps organizations understand and support employees who feel disconnected from their community.
16 pages
Introduction to Power: Understanding Supremacist vs. Liberatory Power
This guide teaches the difference between two types of power. Supremacist power tries to control others, while liberatory power helps us create what we want. Everyone can learn to use liberatory power to build stronger relationships and communities.
5 pages
Understanding Economic Mobility: From Crisis to Wealth
This document shows different levels of financial well-being, from crisis to wealth. It explains how government benefits can help families meet basic needs but sometimes create barriers to building long-term financial stability. The guide highlights tools that communities can use to measure and support family economic growth.
7 pages
Biden-Harris National Strategy on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health
The White House launched a plan to end hunger and help all Americans eat healthier by 2030. The strategy brings together government, businesses, and communities to make healthy food easier to get and afford. This plan focuses on preventing diet-related diseases and making sure everyone has access to nutritious food and places to be active.
44 pages