Housing is fundamental. Without the safety and comfort of a place to call home, the barriers to achieving stability and economic well-being become increasingly significant. COVID-19 and ensuing economic crisis have only exacerbated housing instability – with people from vulnerable populations bearing the brunt of the impact. As part of our fight against poverty, ending …
“If I’ve learned anything in recent years, it’s that you can’t ever give up. There is hope. If you really want it, you can achieve it.” In 2015 Jennifer had a stroke, causing a loss of vision in her right eye and a number of other complications. As it became more difficult to find steady …
The Social IMPACT Research Center recently updated and refreshed the Chicago Community Data Portal with more user-friendly interfaces and new indicators on job quality. The updated portal paints a richer picture of the communities in which we live. We also added a new section, connecting users to external data sources. The dashboards empower community stakeholders …
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