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Compass in the news
More than a Roof: Case Studies of Public Housing Agency Initiatives to Increase Residents' Economic Security. Center for Housing Policy, January 2012 (pdf).
Institute on Asset and Social Policy releases one year report on Compass FSS Program. Institutes on Assets & Social Policy, November 2011 (pdf).
Brookline program aimed at helping low-income residents save for big investments. Brookline TAB, January 6, 2010.
No place like home. The Connector, Winter 2010 (pdf).
"Savings program helps Brookline residents with housing." Boston Globe, November 4, 2009.
"Brookline class points low-income workers to savings." Brookline Tab, December 18, 2008.
“It’s a Wonderful Life: How Amelia made her wish come true.” Boldfacers, December 25, 2007.
“New state grant gives first time owners a big break in Lynn.” The Daily Item of Lynn, April 25, 2007 (pdf).
“A home for the holidays: With program’s help, Lynn family realizes dream.” The Daily Item of Lynn, December 20, 2006.
Asset building in Massachusetts
The 2010-2011 Assets and Opportunity Scorecard for states, published by the Corporation for Enterprise Development, provides important data about the wealth gap in Massachusetts.
The effect of Match Savings Programs in Massachusetts. MIDAS Collaborative, February 2011.
Massachusetts Asset Development Commission releases final report.
"How not to help the poor." Boston Globe, June 25, 2009.
"Sweeping welfare changes on tap: State report seeks to offer new incentives." Boston Globe, June 25, 2009.