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Talking Points
Talking Points offers insights from experts on the topics we know are important to organizations working to strengthen communities, including organizational development, childcare, and housing stabilization. Our writers share their knowledge, research, and practical strategies for building the structures and systems you need to promote excellence in service delivery.
Talking Points is published a minimum of monthly. Subscribing also gives you access to our Monthly Round Up, where we highlight blog posts, upcoming events, and newsworthy research and reflections.
FFF Launches Community Impact Award – Nominations Open
Now that 2026 is well underway, we are excited to announce a new opportunity to recognize exceptional approaches to meeting community needs. Today, nominations open for the Foundations for Families Community Impact Award. This spring, we will select one winner to receive $2,500 to support the work of their program or initiative.
The Community Impact Award recognizes agencies, businesses, or partnerships for their innovative, impactful, and sustainable contributions to their local community in the areas of workforce development, child care, and/or housing stabilization (individuals are not eligible to apply). We want to learn about your best work and its impact on the community!
Chambers of Commerce Recognize Child Care as Essential to Strong Workforce
Chambers of Commerce span the country, regionally and locally, and are comprised of members that engage in networking, advocacy, and collaboration to address issues and create opportunities for the business community. Chambers have a longstanding history, as the U.S. Chamber of Commerce was created in 1912 – more than 100 years ago! Since then, chambers expanded significantly, with many states and counties having their own chamber of commerce.