At FORWARD, we’re advancing innovation in public health because stronger, healthier communities can’t wait. That’s why we were honored to host a powerful conversation between Dr. Monica Soni , Chief Medical Officer at Covered California , and Aja Brown , former Mayor of Compton and Strategic Impact Partner at FORWARD, during our recent webinar, Healthcare Policy Innovation and the Power of Investment . Their discussion explored how Covered California is redefining what it mea

Across the country, cities are struggling to grow responsibly—without displacing the very residents who built their communities. In this episode of Beyond Bureaucracy, FORWARD’s Director of Client Services ,  Tahmina Martelly , sat down with Anita Allgood, VP of Single Family and Homeownership Services at Invest Atlanta  to discuss how the City of Atlanta is tackling this issue through the Anti-Displacement Tax Relief Fund Program. What Is the Anti-Displacement Tax Relief Fun

Rising property taxes and accelerated urban development are creating a housing crisis for long-standing residents in cities across the United States. For city and county leaders and nonprofit organizations focused on housing equity, the need for practical, scalable solutions is urgent. That’s exactly what the City of Atlanta and Invest Atlanta accomplished with their Anti-Displacement Tax Relief Fund Program —a city-led housing relief initiative designed to protect legacy hom

Local government leaders and nonprofit executives face increasing pressures from tightening budgets, growing community needs, and uncertainties around future funding. Strategic investments in technology can help organizations efficiently manage these challenges, maintain high-quality service delivery, and sustain positive community impact. This actionable guide equips elected officials, city and county managers, directors of human services, economic development directors, and

The City of Milpitas, in the heart of Silicon Valley, is home to over 80,000 residents. Despite the area’s tech-driven economy, rising living costs have placed pressure on essential workers and longtime residents at risk of displacement. To address these challenges, the city committed to providing financial support for small businesses and residents in need. The Milpitas Office of Economic Development and Strategic Initiatives and Office of Housing partnered with FORWARD to d

“What Multnomah County has done, which is quite different from other places, is look at the problem from the perspective of the resident who needs the help rather than the perspective of the agency that delivers the help.”  Stephen Goldsmith, Derek Bok Professor of the Practice of Urban Policy at Harvard’s Kennedy School Every year, billions in public aid go unclaimed. FORWARD  simplifies the application process for state and local assistance programs, ensuring efficient and