Journal Article
Coordinated Funding Strategies for Equitable Development
Wilson, Teresa C.; Panth, Neelu (2022-08-04)
Learn how the Delta Philanthropy Forum and St. Louis Community Development Funders Forum support their regions’ ability to deploy capital for equitable economic growth.
Bridges , Volume 2022 (3)

Journal Article
Equity and Philanthropy: The Flow of Capital in St. Louis
Diavua, Sydney (2022-06-02)
Understanding the experience of Black-led nonprofits in St. Louis may be the key to more equitable community development funding.
Bridges , Volume 2022 (2)

Journal Article
Initial Reflections from the Institute for Economic Equity Director’s First Listening Tour
Rodgers, William M. (2022-08-04)
The St. Louis Fed’s Institute for Economic Equity hears stakeholder concerns about labor, child care and housing during director’s listening tour.
Bridges , Volume 2022 (3)

Setting the Stage for Economic Equity in 2022
Rodgers, William M. (2022-02-15)
COVID-19 reshaped the U.S. economy. What are some ways to improve the economic security and resiliency of vulnerable workers this year?
On the Economy

Understanding the Cases for Economic Equity
Rodgers, William M. (2023-03-07)
Four cases that examine the importance of economic equity suggest that greater equity could strengthen the entire economy.
On the Economy

How Equitable Wealth Outcomes Could Create a Resilient and Larger Economy
Ricketts, Lowell R.; Kent, Ana Hernández (2023-02-28)
The second post in the four-part blog series, “The State of Economic Equity,” looks at the connection between wealth equity and economic innovation.
On the Economy

Journal Article
Building an Equitable Workforce in the St. Louis Region
Evans, Sam; Shapiro, Rose (2021-08-25)
As the local economy continues its recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s more important than ever to establish a workforce that benefits all.
Bridges , Volume 2021 (3)

Journal Article
Barriers to Participation in the Labor Force: A Primer
Rodgers, William M.; Chalise, Nishesh (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
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)

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