Leon County is increasing its focus on homelessness as the number of residents experiencing housing insecurity rises. The Kearney Center is an organization in the Big Bend region that provides individuals with access to resources and emergency shelters. The center operates under the direction of the nonprofit Connecting Everyone with Second Chances (CESC), which, in…
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Masters Thesis Spotlight: How To Ask
In 2015, nonprofit organizations in the U.S. made up 5.4% of the country’s GDP—and that number continues to rise. Private donations obtained through fundraising total billions of dollars annually. This money provides vital programs and services to those in need in communities across the country. Professional fundraisers and consultants work tirelessly to recruit quality and…
Masters Thesis Spotlight: Disaster Donations Management: Solutions for Effective Collaboration with Community Non-Profit Partners
Food and clothing—while often donated with good intentions—may hinder the management of a disaster event. This phenomenon is a “second disaster”: an increase in donations to emergency management departments and nonprofit organizations that lack the depth of resources to manage, sort, and distribute the donations. This inefficiency leads to negative press and accusations that donations…
Masters Thesis Spotlight: Reducing Recidivism Rates in Florida; Expansion of Education Opportunities
On average, the incarceration rate in America is 698 people per 100,000 residents. Florida, however, persists far beyond the average and leads the nation in average incarceration rate, which is currently 833 people per 100,000 residents. However, the high rate of incarceration does not improve recidivism. Recidivism rates are a national concern, referring to the…
Masters Thesis Spotlight: Children in the Workplace: Policy Recommendation for Florida State University
The COVID-19 pandemic caused global shutdowns of schools and daycares, leaving parents to balance work and new childcare options. As schools and daycares reopened, the burden persisted; they either opened at a limited capacity, benefitting few families, or opted for a remote environment, keeping children at home. The childcare and working responsibilities left parents with…
Wicked Problems, Wicked Solutions 