![]() In an effort to share our research with our constituents, PolicyLink continues to report—often in conjunction with partners—around equitable strategies that can help all Americans prosper. By “Lifting Up What Works” and spreading the stories of effective change on the ground, we highlight proven efforts to improve communities and support the work needed to replicate those efforts. Federal Policy AgendaThe Promise Neighborhoods Program: A Comprehensive Approach to Expanding Opportunity for All Children Creating Communities of Opportunity The Promise Neighborhoods Program seeks to create a comprehensive pipeline of educational and community supports to make certain that children reach their full potential. It is a crucial step in ensuring that children across urban, suburban, rural, and tribal communities can become successful adults. PolicyLink Center for Health and PlaceThe Grocery Gap: Who Has Access to Healthy Food and Why It Matters Center for Infrastructure EquityREPORT, JUST RELEASED! Expanding Opportunity: Employing the Formerly Incarcerated in the Green Economy This report provides information to enable efficient and equitable hiring of people with criminal records using Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) funds. Published by the National Employment Law Project, with help from the Ella Baker Center for Human Rights and PolicyLink, the document serves as an easy-to-use resource for agencies that oversee WAP programs, contractors, and education and training providers. Expanding Opportunity is also a resource for community organizations and advocates working to promote fair opportunities for people with criminal records within the emerging green sector. |