Blog Archive

Inspiring New Ways of Thinking and Acting to End Hunger

Feeding America launched a multiyear effort to fight hunger’s root causes, with Casey Foundation support for results-based leadership training.

Creating Opportunity for Families in East Baltimore

A new playground built by hundreds of volunteers opened today in Eager Park, a green space in the heart of East Baltimore. Learn more.

Young Kids are a Large Portion of Maltreated Children in United States

In 2012, approximately 604,000 children experienced confirmed maltreatment (nine per 1,000 kids). Of these, 40% were younger than age 5.

Commentary Explores the Role of Technology in Evidence-Based Interventions

Casey’s Cynthia Weaver and 3C Institute’s Melissa DeRosier discuss using tech to enhance data access for public system interventions. Learn more.

The Center for Working Families: Multiple Pathways to Opportunity and Careers

The Center for Working Families Inc. uses coaching and support to help NPU-V families achieve economic success through work, wealth and entrepreneurship.

Providence Children & Youth Cabinet Produces Evidence2Success Action Plan

The Providence Children & Youth Cabinet, which coordinates public system and community leaders in the Foundation’s first Evidence2Success community, has published an action plan for the Evidence2Success approach through 2018.

Dan Cardinali on Big Bets, Supporting Democracy and Driving Impact

In this CaseyCast: Casey President Lisa Hamilton and Independent Sector President Dan Cardinali discuss nonprofits and driving change for the public good.

Changing the Narrative About Youth of Color in Atlanta

In collaboration with community partners, the Casey Foundation recently launched (ad)Vantage Point — a program developed by local artist Fahamu Pecou to provide young men of color from Maynard Jackson High School with an opportunity to share their experiences and perspectives using art.