The Program “It’s About Change” focuses on preventing recidivism in York and Harrisburg. This report details the organization’s impact, including the number of clients, their demographic characteristics, and services provided.
The authors research the relationship between access to public transit and employment opportunities in medium-sized metropolitan areas. They recommend expanding businesses in areas with public transit to make more high-wage employment opportunities available for low-income residents.
This audit evaluates York City’s school safety, finances, administration, inventory procedures, and compliance with state laws, regulations, contracts, and procedures.
Postindustrial cities experience unique struggles with fiscal health. This report looks at how areas in Pennsylvania’s Third Federal Reserve District have been impacted by deindustrialization and provides examples of how municipalities have responded.
This report shares the most recent ALICE data for Pennsylvania. It provides a snapshot of the state’s economic conditions and explains why the COVID-19 pandemic has brought about intense financial stress to Pennsylvania families.
This report measures the number of York County households considered to be Asset Limited, Income Constrained, and Employed and outlines the areas most cost-burdensome. These households earn more than the federal poverty level but less than the basic cost of living.
This report summarizes findings from a community health needs assessment conducted in Adams and York County. Key findings conclude that the major health risks relate to obesity, diet and exercise, and mental health.
This research looks at the economies of 11 metropolitan statistical areas in Pennsylvania and explores the extent to which they include opportunity occupations, or occupations characterized by above-average pay for workers without a bachelor’s degree.
This report describes the features, similarities, and challenges of 13 small Third Federal Reserve District cities. The author provides suggestions for how these cities can flourish in a post-industrial economy.
This study researches the affordable housing supply deficit in the Third Federal Reserve District. Divringi finds that extremely and very low income renters are most affected by a lack of affordable housing supply.
This report evaluates the extent to which areas within York County experience food insecurity. York City experiences high rates of food insecurity with low rates of food distribution. The authors encourage providers to collaborate to increase the distribution of fresh food and focus on areas of greatest need.
Since the 90s, tax burdens have grown for all municipalities. The report analyzes the impact of Act 47 which lays out the state’s responsibility to assist municipalities experiencing severe financial difficulties to ensure the health, safety, and welfare of its citizens. They find that participation has little effect on a municipality’s fiscal situation.
People’s life expectancies vary depending on where in York County they live. This report examines these disparities as they relate to income, racial makeup, poverty, and school district rank.
This report looks at where nonprofit hospitals invest their money. Budget lines include community health improvements, building expenditures, and initiatives to bridge racial and economic service gaps. The researchers find that hospitals in high poverty or rural counties are less likely to spend on community building activities.
York County Stakeholders establish a plan for the next 10 years which aims to increase the number of women and minority-owned businesses; close income gaps; support local art and recreation; decrease the number of ALICE households; expand access to broadband Internet; and attract employers that offer high-paying employment.
This report provides context to the affordable housing crisis in the Third Federal Reserve District. A lack of access to financial capital makes it difficult for residents to find consistent, quality housing and afford basic necessities.
Those in the Third Federal Reserve District who cannot access the means to attain education or job training find it difficult to secure well-paying employment. This report identifies the main barriers to this kind of employment and opportunities to grow a local workforce.
The Federal Reserve Banks of Philadelphia and Atlanta analyze what regional characteristics lead large foundations to fund community and economic development activities.
