In a county of almost 5 million people, 16.4% live at or below the federal poverty line and struggle to meet their basic needs. Yet, public assistance is difficult to get — and keep. …

Finding, determining eligibility for, and going through the application processes of multiple public benefits programs is time-consuming and burdensome. As Annie Lowrey concludes in The Atlantic, many people cannot afford the heavy “time tax” associated with signing up for these programs, some of which are intentionally designed to discourage enrollment…

Since our founding, and especially this year, we’ve proven that working together is the best way to have the most significant impact. Our collective knowledge — and the collective action we take to better our communities — is our best asset and most significant opportunity. As we reflect on 2022…

Most communities learn the hard way that getting assistance to those in need after a disaster is a confusing, challenging process. Unfortunately, disasters also produce difficult, low-visibility conditions for survivors, service providers, and funders trying to understand the needs and assistance available. The best time to connect with folks impacted…

Social aid programs in the United States have filled policy gaps and supported millions of individuals and families since their creation in 1935. …

As summer officially ends, despite the local temperatures, we’re reflecting on a season spent in conversation and collaboration with partners, friends, and leaders. We’re energized and optimistic about the accomplishments of our community and know that we’ll finish the year strong with several significant projects in their final stretches. We’ve…

Climate change is at our front door. Winter storms, hurricanes, wildfires, and floods are our new normal. Recovering from overlapping disasters is now a way of life, and Gulf Coast communities on the front lines of dangerous climate risks must prepare for and adapt to their new realities. The Nonprofit…

As a civic technology nonprofit, we pride ourselves on leveraging best-in-class tools to deliver on our mission to transform social services. We expect the tools we use to be as agile and adaptable as we are. This year, Salesforce showcased Connective’s growth from a pilot program to an established nonprofit…

On her second anniversary of becoming a homeowner, Hurricane Harvey hit Maya’s Scarsdale, Houston home. Like thousands of other Houstonians, she thought she was protected. However, Maya didn’t have flood insurance. She was under the impression that flood-related damages fell under her homeowners’ insurance coverage. …