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Examining Atlanta’s Affordable Housing Shortage The Annie E. Casey Foundation invests in efforts to promote quality, affordable housing in Atlanta and protect longtime residents from displacement. It explored several sources that break down local housing issues, and this blog post shares some of the Foundation's findinngs. Read More
Operationalizing Equity Putting the Annie E. Casey Foundation’s Racial and Ethnic Equity and Inclusion Framework Into Action Grantmaking organizations across the country are making race and ethnic equity a priority. In this report, the Annie E. Casey Foundation shares its own journey in implementing equity throughout its operations. Read More
Push to Strengthen Black Entrepreneurship in Atlanta Receives $1 Million Boost The Atlanta Wealth Building Initiative (AWBI) has received a $1 million grant from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation. This investment — coupled with support from Annie E. Casey Foundation and the Kendeda Fund — will advance the initiative’s efforts to bolster African-American entrepreneurship in Atlanta while also closing the city’s racial wealth gap. Read More
The Changing World of Latino Philanthropy With Ana Marie Argilagos and Sam Zamarripa In this episode of CaseyCast, the Foundation’s Lisa Hamilton explores the world of Latino philanthropy with Ana Marie Argilagos, president and CEO of Hispanics in Philanthropy, and Sam Zamarripa, the first Hispanic elected to the Georgia State Senate. Listen to learn more Latino giving. Read More
Sarah Hemminger on How to Create a Stronger Community for Young People In this episode of CaseyCast: Lisa Hamilton chats with Sarah Hemminger, the CEO of Thread, a Baltimore-based nonprofit devoted to building intentional and meaningful support networks for young people who are facing significant challenges. Read More
Casey Connects: Summer 2005 KIDS COUNT Message Highlights Barriers to Employment This issue of Casey Connects shares key findings on children and poverty from the 16th annual KIDS COUNT Data Book. It spotlights a KIDS COUNT essay that explores why parents may be struggling to find work and then tells readers about real-world efforts to help these parents support their families. The newsletter also highlights Casey’s first-ever Border KIDS COUNT report, which looks at child well-being in a 4-state stretch of communities along the Mexican border. Read More
Strategic Financing Toolkit for Tested, Effective Programs Evidence2Success This toolkit outlines a five-step strategic finance planning process geared toward supporting programs that serve children and families. It aims to help public and community leaders work together to examine what they want to finance, how their current investments align with their financing goals, and which strategies can help them achieve these goals. This process and toolkit were developed to support Evidence2Success, an Annie E. Casey Foundation initiative meant to help leaders identify the resources that they need to start up, scale and sustain evidence-based programs that produce positive results for children and families. Read More
Founder Transitions Creating Good Endings and New Beginnings: A Guide for Executive Directors and Boards This guide examines the unique challenges presented by transitions involving founders or long-term executives. It provides clear advice for executives and their boards in confronting the complex issues these transitions present. Read More
Casey Connects: Winter 2005 Applying Casey Lessons to Rural Poverty This issue of Casey Connects highlights the Annie E. Casey Foundation’s commitment to helping rural families achieve economic success. Read More
