Events

May 18, 2026
Private: The Future We Build: A Conversation on Policy, Progress, & Power with Shalanda Young

The Georgetown Center on Poverty and Inequality hosted a fireside chat and networking reception with Shalanda Young, Doris Duke Distinguished Fellow at the McCourt School of Public Policy and former OMB Director. At a moment when sweeping proposals are reshaping the debate over government’s role, millions of families are feeling the strain of rising costs. Shalanda Young joined our Executive Director, Lelaine Bigelow, for a people-centered conversation on how strong institutions, credible leadership, and forward-looking budget choices can make life more affordable and help people thrive. Together, they explored what it takes to build systems that meet real needs and restore trust in the promise of government.

Sep 21, 2020
The Impact of COVID-19 on Poverty & Families in Poverty

The COVID-19 crisis has exacerbated poverty, hardship, and racial and gender inequities in the United States. In the first months of the crisis, about a third of people in the United States reported difficulty paying rent, keeping food on the table, or getting medical care. This presentation, delivered during the National Head Start Association’s 2020 Fall Leadership Institute, highlights the devastating, disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on people experiencing poverty in the United States with a particular focus on communities of color.

Jun 07, 2018
Cross-Sector Approaches to Delivering Behavioral Health Services in the Child Welfare System

Cross-Sector Approaches to Delivering Behavioral Health Services in the Child Welfare System DATE: Thursday, May 31, 2018 TIME: 10:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M. Eastern LOCATION: Center for Total Health, Washington, D.C. GCPI, in partnership with Mental Health America and Kaiser Permanente, hosted the third of four convenings focused on addressing the behavioral health challenges related to […]

Apr 10, 2018
Webinar – Realizing Full Employment: Bold Policy Solutions to Advance Economic Opportunity for All

Webinar – Realizing Full Employment: Bold Policy Solutions to Advance Economic Opportunity for All DATE: Monday, March 14, 2018 TIME: 2:00 P.M. – 3:30 P.M. Eastern To view the full recording of the webinar, visit here. To see the slides from the webinar, visit here. This webinar provided an overview of the current subsidized employment […]

Feb 23, 2018
Addressing the Behavioral Health Challenges of Low-Income Mothers

Addressing the Behavioral Health Challenges of Low-Income Mothers DATE: Thursday, February 8, 2018 TIME: 10:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M. Eastern LOCATION: Center for Total Health, Washington, D.C. GCPI, in partnership with Mental Health America and Kaiser Permanente, hosted the second of four convenings focused on addressing the behavioral health challenges of low-income mothers. The invitation-only event, […]

Feb 23, 2018
Next Generation of Whole-Family Behavioral Health Strategies for People with Low Incomes

Next Generation of Whole-Family Behavioral Health Strategies for People with Low Incomes DATE: Friday, September 22, 2017 TIME: 10:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M. Eastern LOCATION: Center for Total Health, Washington, D.C. GCPI, in partnership with Mental Health America and Kaiser Permanente, hosted the first of four convenings focused on identifying the next generation of behavioral health […]

Oct 16, 2017
Webinar – Paid Family and Medical Leave: The Disability Angle

Webinar – Paid Family and Medical Leave: The Disability Angle DATE: Monday, October 23, 2017 TIME: 2:00 P.M. – 3:00 P.M. Eastern REGISTRATION: Registration is required. To register, visit here. People across the United States are talking about the need for paid family and medical leave. New research by The Arc and the Georgetown Center […]

Sep 19, 2017
The 2020 Census: Why Ensuring a Fair and Accurate Count Matters

Webinar On August 29, GCPI co-hosted a webinar entitled, “ The 2020 Census: Why Ensuring a Fair and Accurate Count Matters,” with the Coalition for Human Needs. The webinar shared the Center’s research on the civil right implications of an inaccurate 2020 Census. Resources from the webinar are available here, and a recording of the […]