NonProfit Quarterly

APRIL 10, 2024

Image credit: Drew Katz Black Bostonian communities citywide have more than just something to say for themselves: their economies are building institutions that prioritize asset-based community development and are creating the foundations for a local solidarity economy. Meeting community needs is about more than providing goods and services.

Food 131

Food Community Development Medical Nonprofit governance and management 131

NonProfit Quarterly

JULY 26, 2023

I talked about how that food could be easily repackaged into healthy meals for communities in need. A medical student, Cooper Penner, took me up on that challenge, and with the voluntary assistance of low-wage food service workers, is now running a food redistribution program from the Penn medical school cafeteria.

Education 98

Education Education Universities Public and Nonprofit Management 98

NonProfit Quarterly

AUGUST 8, 2023

We should not be naive about the resources of the government, which, like foundation endowments, are fueled by wealth that comes from our communities in the first place. But if we willfully exclude ourselves from Congressional processes, we leave money and resources on the table that will provide vital resources to our communities.

Public Policy 96

Public Policy Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Governance 96