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[Article] Preventable hospitalizations and deaths āof despairā associated with income inequality
University of Alberta
Prevention and support programs should be targeted to regions with highest social inequities, researchers say.
[Report] Black Lives Experiencing Homelessness Matter: A Critical Conceptual Framework for Understanding How Policing Drives System Avoidance among Vulnerable Populations
Taylor and Francis Online
This paper examines racialized encounters with the police from the perspectives of people experiencing homelessness in San Diego, California in 2020. By some estimates, homelessness doubled in San Diego during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic.
[Study] Accessible, Functional Sheltering for People with Disabilities
MacEachen Institute
Study aimed to contribute to knowledge about accessible and functional sheltering during an emergency for all people, including people with disabilities.
[Report] Strengthening Cultural Responsiveness in Intergenerational Programs: Passion, Purpose, and Planning to Drive Equitable Change
Generations United
As part of Generations Unitedās diverse intergenerational programs initiative, theyĀ commissioned this report to highlight the intentionalĀ and creative ways that organizations are combatting systemic racism by prioritizingĀ the voices and lived experiences of diverse staff and participants in the
[Report] 7 Steps Toward Better CPP/QPP Claiming Decisions: Shifting the Paradigm on how we help Canadians
National Institute on Ageing
7 Steps Toward Better CPP/QPP Claiming Decisions: Shifting the Paradigm on how we help Canadians
Social Prescription - Could this be the cure? Dr. Kate Mulligan on Tea with Li
Li Koo
This video explores the concept of social prescribing, emphasizing the role of non-medical interventions in improving health outcomes. Dr. Kate Mulligan discusses how healthcare visits can include activities like hiking, engaging with the arts, or connecting with the community, recognizing that soci
Social Prescribing ā Living Well in YOUR Community
Linda Anderson
This article discusses social prescribing and how it can be used to treat the root causes of illness, not just symptoms, by connecting individuals with activities like mental health support, social inclusion, and practical assistance. Community connectors collaborate with patients to design personal
[Resource] Transformative Research Toolkit
Othering and Belonging Institute Berkeley
Transformative Research ToolkitWe have seen and participated inĀ transformative researchĀ strategies that defeated proposed jail expansions, won millions of dollars for community-prioritized programs, and built new community-led organizations that changed a political landscape, among many other achi
[Report] National Insights into Non-profit Organizations, Canadian Survey on Business Conditions, 2023
Statistics Canada
National Insights into Non-profit Organizations, Canadian Survey on Business Conditions, 2023
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