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Survey: Connecticut “Working Cities” report improvements for low-income residents

Survey: Connecticut “Working Cities” report improvements for low-income residents

Local leaders cite need to continue community support efforts

by Amanda Blanco

Connecticut commits $2M to continue Boston Fed’s Working Cities Challenge

Connecticut commits $2M to continue Boston Fed’s Working Cities Challenge

State will fund local community development orgs working on issues like child care, housing

by Amanda Blanco

New Boston Fed initiative aims to uncover unheard voices, mobilize new leaders

New Boston Fed initiative aims to uncover unheard voices, mobilize new leaders

Leaders for Equitable Local Economies initiative focuses on closing racial disparities

by Jay Lindsay

Billions in COVID-19 relief coming; Boston Fed panel urges community-driven approach for use

Billions in COVID-19 relief coming; Boston Fed panel urges community-driven approach for use

Leaders say municipalities should focus on creating more equitable economies

by Peter M. Nalli

“Two-Generation/Whole Family” approach to career readiness helps local families escape poverty

“Two-Generation/Whole Family” approach to career readiness helps local families escape poverty

Initiative funded in part by Working Cities Challenge helps parents find career opportunities

by Jacquinn Sinclair

8 finalists named in new Maine initiative that aims to tackle state’s toughest challenges

8 finalists named in new Maine initiative that aims to tackle state’s toughest challenges

Field narrowed in Working Communities Challenge as teams chosen to receive $25K each to plan

by Jay Lindsay

Survey: Massachusetts “Working Cities” see lasting, positive impacts from program

Survey: Massachusetts “Working Cities” see lasting, positive impacts from program

Residents say Haverhill, Lowell, Pittsfield, Springfield also more committed to getting diverse views

by Jay Lindsay

Maine launches initiative aimed at boosting prosperity, connecting people across divides

Maine launches initiative aimed at boosting prosperity, connecting people across divides

Working Communities Challenge, funded by $2.7M in contributions, to take on chronic issues

by Jay Lindsay

Making community engagement more inclusive – even when it’s virtual

Making community engagement more inclusive – even when it’s virtual

How Working Places helped its teams adapt to a remote environment

by Hannah Sabitoni