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Social Finance is supporting workforce development partners across the country, including Good Jobs Challenge Grantees, as they pursue ambitious economic mobility initiatives fit for the future of the U.S. economy.
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The Veteran's CARE launch anniversary offers an opportunity for reflection centered on two elements critical to the Social Finance mission that have made the program successful: the pursuit of measurable impact and the creation of…
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Economic Mobility Corporation has shared a final evaluation report of Massachusetts Pathways to Economic Advancement, a Pay for Success project that expanded education and employment opportunities for approximately 2,000 limited English speakers in Boston.
From the Social Finance Institute
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Amber Ivey joined Social Finance in December 2022 to help governments maximize the measurable impact of taxpayer dollars with the goal of delivering better outcomes for people and communities. Here, Amber talks about her journey…
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The costs of persistent homelessness are high—not only to the County, but to the health and wellbeing of individuals experiencing homelessness as well. This analysis attempts to measure the dollars and cents associated with the…
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The OEC recognizes the difficult and essential work that underpaid and overworked staff in child care programs perform—work for children, families, and communities—and are seeking to leverage local, state, and federal resources to address this…
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For over a decade, Social Finance has worked with government and nonprofit partners to design and implement data-driven programs that support families in the transition to parenthood. Congress’ recent reauthorization of the Maternal, Infant, and…
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This historic piece of legislation gives us the opportunity to scale an industry that will power our economic future—and with some operational adjustments, public sector leaders can increase the likelihood that it delivers real impact.
From the Social Finance Institute
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Despite promising initial evidence, recovery housing has only recently become part of the formal array of recovery services that receive public funding and legislative oversight. By increasing its supply of recovery housing, Louisiana joins many…
