Organizations Adapt Approaches to Meet Increased Community Need: Findings from the Community Issues Survey 2021

Two actions are key for ensuring organizations continue to serve their communities in the post-pandemic era: collaborating and changing operations. Read more.  

Building Resilient Communities Takes a Network: Group Shares Success Stories, Resources, and Opportunities to Connect

Communities and regional partners in eastern Kentucky are joining forces—sharing resources, solutions, and stories of success—to promote a resilient economy. Read More  

Equality Is Not Enough: Reflections on the Paycheck Protection Program

Our society often designs and implements policies that prioritize equality, but prioritizing equity or justice would better address the disparities between racial groups. Read More  

An Uphill Battle: COVID-19’s Outsized Toll on Minority-Owned Firms

Data suggest that minority-owned small businesses have been disproportionately impacted by the pandemic. This report considers various data sources and examines possible explanations for race-level differences in COVID-19’s impact on businesses. Read More  

On the Ground in the Fourth District: COVID-19 Impacts on Communities and the Organizations Serving Them

In a follow-up to a report on how COVID-19 is affecting communities and service organizations nationally, the Cleveland Fed reports the insights of more than 600 direct service providers in its own Fourth District. Read more