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$3,500 and bills paid: How these local organizations are helping L.A. fire victims recover

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Vincent de Paul , one of several local organizations providing direct assistance to fire victims. In many casesparticularly for Hispanic residents who worked as housecleaners or gardenersresidents also lost their jobs. Others have minimum-wage jobs that make it difficult to afford to rent a new house or apartment.

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Tech layoffs 2025 update: HP, Grubhub, Autodesk, Ibotta, are the latest to cut jobs and employees

Fast Company Tech

The closing days of February were not good ones for job security in the tech industry. HP to cut up to 2,000 workers Without a doubt, the largest number of job cuts over the last week of February was announced by computer maker HP. However, HP did not state which departments or jobs were most at risk.

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Worried about losing your job? Here are 5 financial moves to make now.

Fast Company Tech

Employees across industries are feeling increasingly insecure about their jobs. One in three American workers say they have layoff anxiety and one in four say they feel insecure in their job, according to a recent study. tariffs can also have an impact on the job market. In recent weeks, tens of thousands of U.S.

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Want to stay healthier and fulfilled later in life? Try volunteering

Fast Company Tech

And participating in community service programs can lead to better job prospects for volunteers, that same agency has found. A current AmeriCorps Seniors pilot program is helping adults 55 and up, who can have more trouble landing new jobs than younger people, gain new job skills through their community service. Start small.

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Strategies For Building Sustainable Support For Homelessness Initiatives

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For nonprofit professionals serving rural communities, building strong donor relationships starts with clear communication about local needs and measurable outcomes. Data-driven insights for donor education Numbers tell a powerful story when paired with local context.

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Housing market power shift: 7 states where buyers are gaining leverage

Fast Company Tech

Generally speaking, local housing markets where active inventory has returned to pre-pandemic levels have experienced softer home price growth (or outright price declines) over the past 30 months. These areas saw major price surges during the pandemic housing boom, with home prices getting stretched compared to local incomes.

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Ensuring Continuity: Succession Planning Strategies for Nonprofit Finance Teams

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And even when you have a full roster, people retire, move, or decide to change jobs. While it’s difficult to imagine a stable workforce during a time of labor shortages, your organization can help to ensure uninterrupted processes and continued missional impact by developing a robust job succession planning strategy.

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