by CCFW | Jan 7, 2022 | Research, Uncategorized
As we begin a new year, we are keenly aware of the challenging and complex dynamics faced by those we serve. Last year, the U.S. experienced an average inflation rate of 9.1%, including a 14.1% increase in the cost of housing and a 47.6% increase in the cost of...
by CCFW | Jun 22, 2021 | Research
Have you ever thought about what you would do if you didn’t have reliable transportation? Would you be able to keep your current job? What if the closest affordable housing was 20+ miles from your place of work, or you were struggling to provide enough food for your...
by CCFW | May 17, 2021 | Research
Obstacles to Persistence The Education Pathway’s central focus is persistence. We want to ensure that students keep progressing in school and ultimately complete their college degree or certificate, no matter the obstacles they face. The educational and vocational...
by CCFW | Apr 21, 2021 | Research
The Need for an Employment Pathway Have you ever been unemployed? Or stuck in a job that was underpaid or not the right fit for you? How did you overcome those challenges? You likely searched for other opportunities, edited your resume, and reached out to people in...
by CCFW | Feb 5, 2021 | Research, Updates
Where We Started Five years ago, we launched our Out of Poverty Campaign. This campaign included an effort to link our clients’ journeys with measurable outcomes of success. To do this, we created an initial definition of four key metrics – mostly financial – that we...
by CCFW | Oct 19, 2020 | Research
Why We Created Padua There are 100+ federal anti-poverty programs in the United States – siloed by need (housing, food, etc.) and consisting of complicated/confusing requirements and paperwork. For a family trying to get out of poverty, this can be overwhelming. They...
