State of the Safety Net 2020-2021 Report

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In a time of crisis, the Montgomery County safety net system responded with agility and a call for long overdue investments, reads the State of the Safety Net 2020-2021 Report. Nonprofit leaders from the Montgomery County safety net system provided their feedback on the impact of the pandemic on their nonprofit's operations, programs, staff, and board through two surveys fielded by HealthSpark Foundation in spring 2020 and 2021. The report highlights the adaptations implemented and lessons learned, and provides a number of calls to action for policymakers, funders, and board members wishing to build a more just and financially resilient social safety net.

Download the full report, two-page Fact Sheet, and full survey data below.