Communities & Banking
Summer 2015 
Ending Chronic Homelessness
For the first time, ending homelessness among Connecticut veterans and people with disabilities is within reach.
Engaging Financially Distressed Consumers
Research on low-cost ways to engage consumers holds promise for tackling the high default rates in debt-collection lawsuits.
Focusing on Children's Rights to Fight Poverty
Focusing on children's rights in investment decisions is essential to combatting poverty.
Food Council Accelerates Community Transformation
Now entering its third year, a local food council is connecting across multiple sectors to support the rebuilding of a healthy, community-based food system.
Government Contest to Spark Innovation in Hartford
An innovative contest aims to produce a comprehensive economic development plan and position the Hartford region as an entrepreneurial hub.
Guilty Until Proven Innocent: The Problem with Money Bail
Pretrial incarceration is expensive for society and can destroy lives, but there are safe, humane, cost-effective alternatives.
High School Pathways to Prosperity
The Pathways to Prosperity Network helps young people attain an industry credential or associate's degree in a high-demand field.
Locking in the Promise to Buy Local
Local currencies, like barter and location-specific gift cards, are ideas for encouraging people to support their local merchants.
Retail Co-op: Maine Islanders Band Together to Preserve a Way of Life
As owners of a valued island business began to think about retiring, the idea of helping their loyal workers form a co-op had real appeal.