Bridges

2013 - 2023

Current editor(s): Yvonne Sparks

From Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis
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Practitioner Perspectives: Workforce Development Challenges and Opportunities in the Eighth District: Nishesh Chalise
Closing the Skills Gap Using Employer Partnership: Sydney Diavua
The Funding Environment for Community and Economic Development Nonprofits in St. Louis: Mike Eggleston and Violeta A. Gutkowski
Addressing the Racial Homeownership Gap in Louisville: Faith Weekly
How Low- and Moderate-Income Households Are Coping with Inflation: Lowell Ricketts
Barriers to Participation in the Labor Force: A Primer: Nishesh Chalise and William M. Rodgers
Building Equitable Workforce Development Strategies in Boone County, Missouri: Sam Evans and Neelu Panth
Access to Mental Health Services in the Eighth District Lags U.S: Violeta A. Gutkowski and Sophia Scott
Challenges Faced by Community-Based Organizations in the Eighth District: Nishesh Chalise and Violeta A. Gutkowski
Bank On and Its Impact in the Eighth Federal Reserve District: Violeta A. Gutkowski and Lisa J. Locke

How Is COVID-19 Impacting Eighth District LMI Communities? An Update: Nishesh Chalise and Violeta A. Gutkowski
Arkansas CDFIs Poised to Scale Small-Business Lending: Mike Eggleston
How Might Transforming Highways Impact Community Wealth?: Jeffrey Cohen and Lowell Ricketts

Initial Reflections from the Institute for Economic Equity Director’s First Listening Tour: William M. Rodgers
Coordinated Funding Strategies for Equitable Development: Neelu Panth and Teresa C. Wilson
Q&A: Policy-Collaborative Executive Discusses Child Care’s Impact on the Arkansas Economy: Sam Evans

Equity and Philanthropy: The Flow of Capital in St. Louis: Sydney Diavua
Eighth District Eviction Filings Climb toward Pre-Pandemic Levels: Lowell Ricketts and Faith Weekly
Sustaining Success in Deploying ERA Funds in Louisville: Nishesh Chalise, Gloria Noble and Faith Weekly

A North Star for Revitalizing North City: Neelu Panth
Child Care Access and Affordability for Missouri’s Working Families: Ana Hernández Kent
Effective Deployment of Louisville’s ERA Funding: Lessons Learned: Nishesh Chalise, Gloria Noble and Faith Weekly

Key Facts on the Economic Impact of Child Care in Arkansas: Sam Evans and Ana Hernández Kent

Why Inclusive Development Matters to Rural Communities: Sam Evans
Low- to Moderate-Income Community Development Outlook for Communities of Color in the Eighth District: Violeta A. Gutkowski and Rose Shapiro
Investing in a Region of Opportunity: The Delta Philanthropy Forum: Nishesh Chalise and Sydney Diavua
Digging into the St. Louis Fed’s Community Investment Explorer 2.0: Mike Eggleston

Digital Inclusion: It’s Not Just about Access: Teresa C. Wilson
Building an Equitable Workforce in the St. Louis Region: Sam Evans and Rose Shapiro
Q and A: Black Chamber Executive Discusses Community Resources, Opportunities: Ana Hernández Kent

Yes, We’re Open: Eighth District Small Businesses Forge Ahead: Lisa J. Locke
Key Ways to Grow Early Childhood Education Offerings in St. Louis: Nishesh Chalise, Saras Chung, Rachel Matsumoto and Ellen O'Neill
Q&A: St. Louis Hispanic Chamber Official Talks Community Resources and Resiliency: Ana Hernández Kent

Eighth District LMI Communities Respond to COVID-19’s Toll: Nishesh Chalise and Violeta A. Gutkowski
Food Insecurity in the Eighth District: Lowell Ricketts
Fed’s PPP Liquidity Facility Provides CDFIs Balance Sheet Relief: Mike Eggleston

Q&A: Black Executives on Equitable Funding: Teresa C. Wilson
COVID-19’s Ongoing Effects on Early Childhood Education in St. Louis: Sam Evans and Violeta A. Gutkowski
Eighth District Housing Distress: Challenges, Demographics and Resources: Lowell Ricketts

Examining U.S. Economic Racial Inequality by State: Ana Hernández Kent
Philanthropic Culture Leads to Lasting Partnership in Columbia, Mo: Neelu Panth
CRA: An Examiner’s Perspective — FAQs on COVID-19 and the Community Reinvestment Act: Douglas Yarwood
Virtual CDFI Symposium Places Focus on Policy and Innovation: Mike Eggleston
CRA: An Examiner’s Perspective — Assessing Community Credit Needs: Douglas Yarwood
Financial Fragility Following COVID-19 Income Shocks: Who is Most Vulnerable?: Ray Boshara and Lowell Ricketts
Why are Eighth District Populations Growing More Slowly than the Rest of the U.S.?: William Emmons
Vehicle Financing Inequality: What Can Be Done?: Cait Baker, Theodore Floros and Katie Kristensen
Economic Impact of COVID-19 on Eighth District Communities: Megan Worden
CRA: An Examiner's Perspective COVID-19 and the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) – Assessment Area Responsiveness: Douglas Yarwood

The Challenges and Promises of Rural America: Ray Boshara
A Contemporary Coworking Space and a CRA Opportunity: The Root’s Story in New Albany, Indiana: Caleb Bobo
CRA: An Examiner's Perspective A Rundown of Community Development Investments: Andrew Nold
Food Hubs: 10 Lessons on Viability: James Barham and James Matson
More than Capital: Exploring the Continuum of Community Development Projects: Joe Neri

Can Work-Based Learning Ease Talent Issues?: Sam Evans
ASPIRE Homes: Tackling Affordable Housing, Recidivism and Workforce Development in Northeast Missouri: Caleb Bobo
Shifting Dynamics in Eighth District Cities: Ana Hernández Kent
CRA: An Examiner's Perspective Considerations for Branch Closings: Bill Ward
Here Comes the Neighborhood: Breathing New Life into the Inner City, One Mortgage at a Time: Glenn Burleigh, Clayton Evans, Jonathan Ferry and Michelle Witthaus