Networked Communities, Nonprofits Important Weapons in Economic Recovery

A study released by the National Conference on Citizenship shows that a strong civic foundation is directly linked to strengthening employment at the metropolitan, county and state levels. Communities with better civic health have weathered the recent recession far better — and experienced considerably smaller increases in unemployment — than other communities that faced similar economic circumstances.

The report, “Civic Health and Unemployment II: The Case Builds,” was produced in partnership with the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation.