Nonprofits Struggle in the Face of COVID-19
Chalise, Nishesh (2021-12-27)
Amid surging demand for services, many nonprofits serving low- to moderate-income communities suffered staffing and funding constraints.
On the Economy

Essay
Nonprofits Serving and Led by People of Color Showed Pandemic Resiliency
Guo, Baorong; Gutkowski, Violeta A.; Chalise, Nishesh (2023-09-26)
Nonprofits serving and led by people of color were resilient to pandemic challenges, despite fewer government funds and significant economic disruption.
Economic Equity Insights

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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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