Economic Security
What is WeProsper?
WeProsper is a joint initiative of Woodstock Institute, New America Chicago, and The Chicago Urban League
Opportunities and limitations of using data to reach non-filers with the CTC
Share Your Story: Paid Research Opportunities
Have you had a bad experience with a high cost loan or other predatory financial practice? You’re not alone! Share your story to help others
Get Involved
You can help end wealthstripping in Chicago. Learn more about what community members, nonprofits, and policymakers can do
Improving service delivery in EITC for New Yorkers
Entire Alaskan Communities are Sinking into the Ocean—And Many Can’t Move Inland
Retreat from rising sea levels is currently a messy process. As climate impacts worsen, we need a better framework for relocation.
If We Can’t Stop Iceland’s Glaciers from Melting, Let’s Replace Them with Forests
As Iceland’s glaciers melt and new land emerges, the government should consider afforestation as an innovative adaptation to climate change.
Talking to Non-Filers
In the Banking Capital of the South, Some Communities Find Challenges in Accessing Mortgage Loans
A preliminary spatial analysis reveals disparities in mortgage application denials in North Carolina.
Supporting Hispanic community leaders to increase Covid-19 vaccination.
Using Local Data to Drive Housing Loss Decision-Making
Learn more about New America and DataKind's project to develop a tool to generate insights on local eviction and foreclosure data.
Thick Ice is Starving Arctic Reindeer
Arctic herders and reindeer are suffering from climate change, while governments fail to implement long-term strategies.