Nonprofit Almanac 2008
May 13, 2008
The Urban Institute recently released the “Nonprofit Almanac” for 2008.
According to the Urban Institute:
The Almanac is the latest in the Urban Institute’s series of statistical profiles of the nonprofit sector and focuses primarily on 501(c)(3) public charities. We also highlight key findings on private charitable contributions and volunteering, two vital components of the nonprofit sector. This brief includes the most recent available data (2005 and 2006).
Full Report: Facts and Figures from the Nonprofit Almanac 2008
City housing market: brisk decline continues
May 13, 2008
HallWatch.org reports, “Philadelphia home values and home sales continued to slide briskly downward this past winter. According to the latest analysis by Wharton economist Kevin Gillen, the typical Philadelphia home fell in value last quarter by an average of 2.7% after accounting for quality and season.”
Source: City housing market: brisk decline continues
Hearings set on $5.5 billion in road, rail projects
May 13, 2008
The Inquirer reports, “The future of the region’s proposed highway and transit projects is the focus of public hearings this month in Philadelphia and Cherry Hill.”
Source: Hearings set on $5.5 billion in road, rail projects
At gathering, the focal point is black families
May 13, 2008
The Inquirer reports, “The African American Family Conference wants communities to take control of their fates.”
Source: At gathering, the focal point is black families
Turnpike bidding goes into overtime
May 13, 2008
The Inquirer reports, “Preliminary bids for a 75-year lease of the Pennsylvania Turnpike came in so close to one another that at least some of the bidders have been given five more days to sweeten the pot.”
Source: Turnpike bidding goes into overtime
Casino re-site battle heats up
May 13, 2008
PlanPhilly.com reports, “SugarHouse and Foxwoods casino interests say they are going forward with plans to build at their riverfront sites. They will not discuss alternative locations, nor terms that could persuade them to move.”
Source: Casino re-site battle heats up
House Passes Expanded Mortgage Bill
May 13, 2008
KnowledgePlex.org reports, “The House passed a bill last week aimed at slowing the pace of foreclosures and stimulating the real estate market. But the measure is broader than the Senate’s version, and the White House has threatened to veto it, so the legislation’s prospects are murky.”
Source: House Passes Expanded Mortgage Bill
Many Hispanics Are Hit Hard by Economic Slump
May 13, 2008
The New York Times reports, “What had been a story of steady advances for Hispanics has given way to growing joblessness and lost homes.”
Source: Many Hispanics Are Hit Hard by Economic Slump
State Programs Add Safety Net for the Poorest
May 13, 2008
The New York Times reports, “At least a dozen states are giving monthly payments to low-income workers, hoping to keep them off welfare rolls.”
Source: State Programs Add Safety Net for the Poorest
Soaring use of food stamps another sign of lean times
May 9, 2008
The Inquirer reports, “Food prices are up, food-bank supplies are down, and more people in the area are receiving food stamps than at any time in years.”
Source: Soaring use of food stamps another sign of lean times
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