Detroit’s Legacy of Housing Inequity Has Caused Long-Term Health Impacts − These Policies Can Help Mitigate That Harm

by laurakrupar | Jul 11, 2024 | Local

This resource discusses Detroit’s housing inequities and their profound impact on residents’ long-term health, emphasizing the legacy of discriminatory practices like redlining. It highlights issues such as high rates of rental cost burden, tax...

Intro to Traumatic Stress: Trauma, Stress, and Trauma-Informed Practice for Community Health and Well-Being

by laurakrupar | Jul 9, 2024 | National

This Community Commons collection focuses on the impacts of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and traumatic stress, emphasizing their widespread effects on health and well-being. It highlights the importance of trauma-informed practices in healthcare and community...

An Introduction to Advocacy as a Change Strategy for Nonprofits

by laurakrupar | Jul 9, 2024 | National

This Community Commons collection outlines advocacy as a powerful tool for nonprofits to influence policies and address systemic barriers, aiming to create equitable and sustainable community impact through strategic engagement with decision-makers and...

Advocacy That Builds Power: Transforming Policies and Systems for Health and Racial Equity

by laurakrupar | Jul 5, 2024 | National

This report discusses the importance of advocacy in promoting health and racial equity. The report highlights the need for advocates to understand the root causes of inequities, build power and relationships, and create transformative policy and systemic change. It...

Federal Plan for Equitable Long-Term Recovery and Resilience for Social, Behavioral, and Community Health

by laurakrupar | Jul 5, 2024 | National

The Federal Plan for Equitable Long-Term Recovery and Resilience (ELTRR) for Social, Behavioral, and Community Health sets an overall vision and common approach for federal agencies to strengthen the vital conditions necessary for improved community and individual...