Understand community currencies, how they work, and their impact on local economies. Discover the benefits and challenges of ...

Community gardens have perks that range from boosting neighborhood vibes to making homes more appealing. Here's how they impact an area and how to get started.

Interventions that address socioeconomic determinants of health are receiving considerable attention from policy makers and health care executives. The interest is fueled in part by expected returns ...

Jim Stirewalt is President U.S., Marketplacer. He's spent over 25 years leading retail and ecommerce technology efforts for major brands. It's that time of year when retailers are hoping they've ...

Movements for social justice have long recognized the motto “Those closest to the problem are closest to the solution.” People with relevant lived experience, who reside in a shared geographic area ...

Local communities play a significant role in shaping policy, driving social change and determining the direction of public life in New York. So it’s no surprise that many public officials, nonprofit ...

Community colleges are primarily public higher education institutions that strive to provide affordable, shorter-term education that's accessible to all. An associate degree, which takes about two ...

Community Engagement and Analysis works to understand the economic experiences of lower-income households and communities to help build a stronger economy for all Americans. ENGAGE: We engage our ...

Community health workers are public health workers. Their goal is to connect communities with their health care systems and state health departments. Community health worker (CHW) is an umbrella term ...

A bulletin board in Lake Area Technical Institute’s electronics and robotics department advertises dozens of job openings around South Dakota A bulletin board in Lake Area Technical Institute’s ...

Kimberlee Leonard has 22 years of experience as a freelance writer. Her work has been featured on US News and World Report, Business.com and Fit Small Business. She brings practical experience as a ...