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PPA Working with Michigan CDFIs to form Statewide Coalition

February 2, 2023

Public Policy Associates (PPA) is working with Michigan community development financial institutions (CDFIs) to support and grow their impact in the state. CDFIs are mission-driven financial institutions that create economic opportunity for individuals and small businesses, quality affordable housing, and essential community services. They provide fair, responsible financing to rural, urban, Native, and other communities … Continued

PPA Research Helps Pasadena Address Homelessness

January 20, 2023

New Public Policy Associates research will help Pasadena, California leaders develop a plan for reducing homelessness. PPA worked with CityWise, which is leading a community-planning process for Pasadena to develop a Homelessness Plan for the city. The PPA and CityWise team presented the findings from the community engagement and gaps analysis part of the process … Continued

PPA Welcomes Two New Researchers

January 20, 2023

PPA would like to introduce two new team members, Dr. Rebecca Frausel and Calandra Reichel. They are excellent additions to the PPA team. You can find their professional bios, here. Below, learn more about their inspiration, achievements, and what drives their work. Dr. Rebecca Frausel Dr. Frausel comes to PPA with experience as an applied … Continued

Just Released: Report on Challenges Staffing K-12 Schools in Michigan

January 18, 2023

Public Policy Associates (PPA) in partnership with the Michigan Alliance for Student Opportunity has released a report on educator staffing problems facing Michigan’s K-12 schools and state and local strategies to address these challenges. The report contributes teacher-focused strategies to strengthen the teacher labor market. Strategies include: Expanding the pre-service teacher supply pipeline vs. increasing … Continued

Retiring PPA CFO Virginia Orabone Leaves Indelible Mark

November 29, 2022

Public Policy Associates Chief Financial Officer Virginia M. Orabone will retire from PPA at the end of the year after playing a vital role in the company’s success for nearly two decades. Ms. Orabone joined PPA as director of business management in 2005. A certified public accountant, she created financial management systems and oversaw administrative … Continued

Pursuing Equity in Subsidized Child Care

November 28, 2022

Access to quality child care is crucially important for parents, children, and families, with studies showing positive impacts for children who experience high-quality early care and education. Unfortunately, access to child care for families remains inequitable across race, ethnicity, and income levels. Public Policy Associates (PPA) was recently awarded a grant from the Administration for … Continued

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