• The Policy Advocacy Institute increases the quality of life through informing and promoting nonpartisan, evidenced-based changes to relevant policies and practices that are connected to eliminating identified disparities and improving well-being.

  • The City of Spartanburg faces significant challenges in addressing poverty and housing affordability. The severity of these issues, as highlighted in recent data, emphasizes the urgent need for comprehensive policy solutions.

  • The white paper draws on comprehensive literature on mental health among young people, the paper analyzes local data and identifies statistically significant risk and protective factors. This white paper aims to provide community leaders, educators, healthcare professionals, and policymakers with evidence-based insights into youth mental health challenges, along with recommendations for interventions and strategies to improve mental health outcomes.