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Social Environment | July 2025 | Hannah Jarrett
Urgency and Compassion: Treating Homelessness Like the Crisis It Is
Homelessness is not an accident—it’s the direct result of policy decisions, economic inequality, and social systems that have fallen short over decades, especially through the steady decline in affordable housing investment. At A Place to Call Home, we envision a Spartanburg County where homelessness is recognized as a solvable problem, and where everyone has a safe, secure place to call home.
Public Health | April 2025 | Strategic Spartanburg
From Data to Action: Advancing Youth Mental Health Practice in Spartanburg
Spartanburg County is at a pivotal juncture in addressing youth mental and behavioral health. While national trends show rising mental distress among adolescents, Strategic Spartanburg’s recent State of Youth Mental and Behavioral Health report emphasizes the urgent local need for action. This research—grounded in both quantitative data and lived experience—calls for targeted interventions, deep community collaboration, and a shift from crisis response to prevention and well-being.
Economy | May 17, 2023 | Strategic Spartanburg
The Power of a Diverse Board of Directors: Unleashing Potential for Success
The power of diversity on a company's board of directors cannot be overstated. Through better decision-making, enhanced corporate governance, improved financial performance, and stronger stakeholder relations, diverse boards unlock the potential for sustained success and competitiveness.
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