For countless American consumers, the family dollar stores were a lifeline. Here, using s-n-a-p benefits, they could afford groceries and everyday products. But this lifeline is being cut. Across the ...

It may be hard to believe, but thousands of Multnomah County residents do not own a computer and tens of thousands are without internet service.

In this blog post, we'll share some tips on how to get a laptop for free or very cheap, including: Asking family or friends ...

Karla Alvarado has been with Baylor Scott & White Health since 2011. In her role, she assesses the needs of low-income patients in the region.

Michael Makstman has been the city’s new chief information officer since July and hopes to establish citywide standards and procedures for IT while also balancing a range of technology from AI to ...

Michael Makstman first stepped into the city’s CIO job in July, and he recently discussed his experience so far with running ...

Low-income students are eligible, but their parents or caregivers must submit an application with the school or district. Child care is one of the biggest budget breakers for many families.

Homes inhabited by low-income families are more likely to have poor insulation and outdated HVAC systems as well as air leaks, Roxana Ayala, lead author of the policy brief and senior local policy ...

A safe and reliable place to live is a vital component to a good quality of life. Affordable housing is the bedrock of any ...

People lined up outside the Tech Exchange in East Oakland on Friday, hoping to buy a computer on sale for 50% off, as part of ...

People lined up outside the Tech Exchange in East Oakland on Friday, hoping to buy a computer ... income is fixed. I take care of my mother. She's elderly and handicapped, and so it just helps our ...