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Unfortunately, many people struggle to find jobs, lack marketable skills or face other barriers to employment. An increasing number of people who find full-time work still do not earn enough income to cover basic needs. They often lack such essential fringe benefits as health insurance. Many others are unable to work because of their age, illness, injury, or obligation to stay home and care for a baby, sick relative or elderly person. Whom Are You Most Interested in Helping?
As you think about programs and organizations that address jobs and income, you might consider how programs would be especially helpful to the group(s) you would most like to help.
How do you want to make change? For each jobs sub-topic, you can explore five Take Action categories. Each walks you through a specific approach to a jobs topic and the ways your giving can make a difference. Learn More About JobsMeasure the ResultsMaking a Difference
![]() Donor passions and diverse board enrich Douty Foundation givingHaving lived through turbulent times of social crisis and change, Alfred and Mary Douty found themselves transformed. In 1968, these personal experiences inspired them to found The Douty Foundation and to focus their giving in disadvantaged communities. With no children, the couple saw their giving as a way of carrying on their commitments to justice and opportunity for low-income communities. Despite some trepidation, they opted to serve those who struggled most in Greater Philadelphia and surrounding counties. Read More… Facts & Figures
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