Journal Article
Eighth District LMI Communities Respond to COVID-19’s Toll
Chalise, Nishesh; Gutkowski, Violeta A. (2021-02-24)
Read a synopsis of the ways COVID-19 continues to impact LMI communities and individuals within the Eighth District of the Federal Reserve System.
Bridges , Volume 2021 (1)

Journal Article
Key Ways to Grow Early Childhood Education Offerings in St. Louis
Chung, Saras; Matsumoto, Rachel; Chalise, Nishesh; O'Neill, Ellen (2021-06-01)
Discover the impact of the early childhood education system in St. Louis and methods of potential growth.
Bridges , Volume 2021 (2)

Journal Article
Investing in a Region of Opportunity: The Delta Philanthropy Forum
Diavua, Sydney; Chalise, Nishesh (2021-11-17)
Two directors within the St. Louis Fed’s Community Development team share insights on how Eighth District stakeholders are working to advance a resilient and racially equitable Delta region.
Bridges , Volume 2021 (4)

Journal Article
Effective Deployment of Louisville’s ERA Funding: Lessons Learned
Chalise, Nishesh; Weekly, Faith; Noble, Gloria (2022-03-29)
Explore the topic of evictions and methods taken in Louisville to quickly distribute emergency rental assistance.
Bridges , Volume 2022 (1)

Journal Article
Sustaining Success in Deploying ERA Funds in Louisville
Chalise, Nishesh; Weekly, Faith; Noble, Gloria (2022-06-02)
The ERA program’s success in Louisville was built on collaboration among stakeholders across sectors. But maintaining that success will come with challenges.
Bridges , Volume 2022 (2)

Journal Article
How Is COVID-19 Impacting Eighth District LMI Communities? An Update
Chalise, Nishesh; Gutkowski, Violeta A. (2022-11-17)
A Fed survey shows Eighth District communities continued recovering from COVID-19 disruptions, but returning to pre-pandemic conditions may still take time.
Bridges , Volume 2022 (4)

Journal Article
Challenges Faced by Community-Based Organizations in the Eighth District
Chalise, Nishesh; Gutkowski, Violeta A. (2023-03-28)
While community-based organizations faced milder COVID-19-related disruptions in 2022 relative to the previous year, signs of hardship remain.
Bridges

Journal Article
Barriers to Participation in the Labor Force: A Primer
Chalise, Nishesh; Rodgers, William M. (2023-05-24)
Structural barriers make it harder to join the labor force. Addressing these barriers could create opportunities for vulnerable groups and grow the economy.
Bridges

Journal Article
Practitioner Perspectives: Workforce Development Challenges and Opportunities in the Eighth District
Chalise, Nishesh (2023-11-16)
Roundtables with labor force development stakeholders across the Eighth District identified housing, transportation and child care as key barriers to work.
Bridges

Journal Article
Despite a Tight Labor Market, Job Opportunities Lag for Eighth District Out-of-School Young Adults
Chalise, Nishesh; Rodgers, William M.; Kassens, Alice (2023-11-17)
Out-of-school young adults in the Eighth District have made employment gains in a tight labor market but continue to encounter barriers to finding jobs.
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