Social Innovation
Full $50 Million Allocated for Social Innovation Fund in 2010
As a member of the America Forward Coalition, we are thrilled to pass along this exciting announcement!
Dear Friends of America Forward,
On December 8, Congress made a formal decision to fully fund for the Social Innovation Fund in its first year... Read More
Uncommon Talent: Impacting Early Literacy, One Book at a Time
What will it take to impact the school readiness of millions of urban children? According to Earl Martin Phalen, it starts with a trusted professional handing them a book.
Earl should know. He’s been a champion for urban education since 1992.... Read More
From America Forward: Obama introduces the Community Solutions Agenda
As a coalition member of America Forward, we are pleased to re-post the following announcement about Obama’s Community Solutions Agenda, and what it means for the advancement of socially innovative nonprofits.
“Today was a transformational day... Read More
In the News: Obama Visits Year Up in Washington, D.C.
Commongood Careers client Year Up is closing the opportunity gap for urban young adults. Today, this high-impact organization was the focus of the President’s attention! As part of an afternoon devoted to promoting fatherhood and mentoring,... Read More
CNCS Announces the Summer of Service
Last week, First Lady Michelle Obama and the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) announced the creation of the Summer of Service initiative. This initiative will work to increase civic engagement across the country by connecting... Read More
Serve America Act passes into law!
It is with great excitement that we share the news that the House of Representatives passed the Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act yesterday! With a bipartisan vote of 275-149, the House approved the bill that the Senate passed last week and thus... Read More
