Building a CNY Future Together: Community-Based Research & Data Sharing Partnerships for the Public Good
Co-Authored By: Kendall R. Phillips & Corri Zoli, Syracuse University’s Lender Center for Social Justice Syracuse University’s Lender Center for Social Justice was founded in 2018 with a goal of harnessing the University’s research capacity towards promoting social justice—a concept we define broadly, inclusively, and with a focus on community voices. While the Center regularly… Read more »
Addressing Child Poverty in Oswego County: Building a Stronger Safety Net for Families
Child poverty remains one of the most significant challenges facing Oswego County. While economic indicators often focus on employment rates and household income, the reality for many local families is that working does not always mean financial stability. According to recent data, Oswego County’s overall poverty rate is 16.5 percent, affecting thousands of residents. More… Read more »
Regional Count Underscores Urgent Need for Housing Solutions
Contributing Author: Cass Montressor, Planning Coordinator, Housing & Homeless Coalition of CNY The Housing & Homeless Coalition of Central New York (HHC) is a network of organizations committed to ending homelessness and housing vulnerability in Central New York. Each year, the HHC conducts its Point in Time count, a census of all people experiencing homelessness… Read more »
