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Love is Looking For a Place to Go

After her son's suicide, Agnes Mckeen reached out.

BY Weave: The Social Fabric Project

Video

24 hours ago
Society

About Weave: The Social Fabric Project

BY Weave: The Social Fabric Project

Video

3 days ago
Philanthropy

2018 Study Report Supplement 2018 Executive Summary

The five-year update of AEFI's flagship research endeavor, the National Study of Artist-Endowed Foundations, following on Study Report Update 2013.

BY Artist-Endowed Foundations Initiative/AEFI

Publication

3 days ago
Employment and Jobs

Future of Work Initiative Senior Fellow Testifies on Portable Benefits Before Washington State Legislature

Future of Work Initiative Senior Fellow Libby Reder recently testified before the Washington House Labor and Workplace Standards Committee to share context on a bill that would provide portable benefits for non-traditional workers.

BY Libby Reder

Blog Post

3 days ago
Employment and Jobs

Roadmap to a Skilled Workforce

Tuition assistance can be an effective tool to upskill employees.

BY Jaime S. Fall & 2 more

Blog Post

4 days ago
Society

The Relationalist Manifesto

Weave: The Social Fabric Project began with the idea that America’s social fabric is being ripped to shreds by distrust, loneliness, alien

BY Weave: The Social Fabric Project

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5 days ago
Society

Your Flaws Are Probably More Attractive Than You Think They Are

Weave: The Social Fabric Project contributor Emily Esfahani Smith writes a piece on Vulnerability for The Atlantic Over the past year, vi

BY Emily Esfahani Smith

Blog Post

5 days ago
Society

Who's On Your Moon List?

“I have a 24/7 phone number,” Charles Perry brags with his wide, easy smile. “No matter who you are, anytime you call me, day or night

BY April Lawson

Blog Post

5 days ago
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