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

Gauging COVID-19’s Ongoing Impact on LMI Communities
Chalise, Nishesh; Gutkowski, Violeta A. (2022-02-22)
Building capacity to provide critical services to low- to moderate-income communities will be key to ensuring an equitable recovery and resiliency.
On the Economy

Journal Article
Sustaining Success in Deploying ERA Funds in Louisville
Chalise, Nishesh; Noble, Gloria; Weekly, Faith (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
Gutkowski, Violeta A.; Chalise, Nishesh (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
Effective Deployment of Louisville’s ERA Funding: Lessons Learned
Chalise, Nishesh; Noble, Gloria; Weekly, Faith (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
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
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
Key Ways to Grow Early Childhood Education Offerings in St. Louis
Chung, Saras; Chalise, Nishesh; Matsumoto, Rachel; 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)

The Role of Community-Based Organizations in Fostering Economic Equity
Gutkowski, Violeta A.; Chalise, Nishesh (2023-03-09)
Low- to moderate-income communities continued to feel the effects of the pandemic in 2022. Though facing their own struggles, nonprofits helped them recover.
On the Economy