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Communities Research & Publications

May 2007

Foundations for Success

Foundations for Success (FFS) is a five-year initiative designed to put in place a county-wide system of care for early childhood mental health.

March 2007

Results of Sustained Participation in Akron's Perkins Activities Central

In almost every area, students who attended PAC programs frequently over a two-year period had higher reading and math achievement scores.

February 2007

Lisa Klein of Hestia Advising and Deanna Gomby of Gomby consulting conducted a cluster evaluation of the early childhood grants to estimate community impact, promote cross-community learning and highlight successes and challenges to implementing early childhood programs in 12 Knight Foundation communities. Since 2001, the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation has awarded 125 early childhood grants totaling more than $50 million.

December 2006

Youth Cluster Assessment

Knight Foundation funded 39 grants in eight communities that focused on positive outcomes for youth.

November 2006

The Earned Income Tax Credit

Prosperity campaigns have played a critical role in improving the economic well-being of low-income, working families, boosting income levels and lifting many families out of poverty.

November 2006

Urban Fellows Gain Experience And Knowledge on Best Practices In Urban Redevelopment Through the CUREx Program

This is the final report of an evaluation conducted by Patrizi Associates of the Center for Urban Redevelopment Excellence at the University of Pennsylvania (CUREx) program.

July 2006

Moving Forward

This report documents Biloxi’s potential to become a major American destination for people seeking a mix of tourist and entertainment activities.

February 2006

One Economy Digital Communities

The overall objective of this evaluation of One Economy’s Digital Communities program is to examine the impact that having a computer with Internet access at home has on peoples’ lives.

January 2006

Fund for our Economic Future

Prosperity campaigns have played a critical role in improving the economic well-being of low-income, working families, boosting income levels and lifting many families out of poverty.

August 2003