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American Rescue Plan 101:

A Call for Equitable Recovery and Systems Renewal

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Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, as American families struggled to meet basic needs, businesses shuttered, and state and local governments lost much-needed revenue from taxes and services, the federal government administration stepped in. The American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act, which provides $1.9 trillion of additional relief in response to COVID-19, presents a historic opportunity to address structural racial and economic inequities that the pandemic has exposed and exacerbated.



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Good Food Impact Hub


Explore the impacts of good food policies in our cities and counties. Connect the dots between good food values, principles, and policies to see how shifting food purchases at public institutions can help tackle some of our most urgent issues—including climate impact, labor practices, and public health.


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Contagious Conversations Podcast


The CDC Foundation's Contagious Conversations podcast features interviews with experts tackling our toughest health challenges. In Episode #22, National PTA members discuss the impact of COVID-19 on schools, children and parents—especially regarding mental health—and their advice for nurturing healthy minds.


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Unequal Rights: Contract Workers Have Few Workplace Protection


As more employers look to hire freelancers, Nina Irizarry's experiences with the dire lack of legal rights for contract workers becomes even more relevant. Learn how the independent workforce's missing employment protections leaves them vulnerable to sexual harassment, gender discrimination, and unsafe workplaces.


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Neighborhood Poverty and Child Health: Investing in Communities to Improve Childhood Opportunity and Well-Being


ZIP code is often more important than genetic code in determining life-long health and opportunities. Learn how the fields of public health and community development are working together to address child health and wellbeing across zip codes.


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State & Local Coronavirus Fiscal Recovery Funds


The American Rescue Plan Act was signed into law on March 11 and includes $65.1 billion in direct, flexible aid to every county in America. Explore a map of county-by-county fund allocations, and learn more about recovery resources for localities.


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Native Land Digital


Search a location and discover Native American and First Nations territories, languages, and historical treaties related to the Native land. This platform aims to bring about discussions of colonization, land rights, language, and Indigenous histories tied to our personal histories.


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8 Great Resources for Public Community Space

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Why Are States Banning Critical Race Theory?

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