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March 19, 2026
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Making election information easier to find: lessons from Milwaukee

USDR's health check service can help election offices improve their websites, making improvements that serve voters better

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March 16, 2026
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It’s annual report season, and we skipped the victory lap this year. Here's why.

A letter from Tina J. Walha, CEO of U.S. Digital Response 

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March 5, 2026
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GitLab Foundation announces largest AI for Economic Opportunity Cohort yet

As artificial intelligence continues to reshape labor markets faster than the systems meant to support workers can respond, USDR is proud to announce we're a recipient of GitLab Foundation's AI for Economic Opportunity Fund grant.

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August 30, 2022
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U.S. Digital Response Announces Search for Next CEO, New Board Appointment

USDR interim CEO, Jessica Cole, prepares to step down in December as part of planned transition; Jennifer Pahlka will join its board of directors

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Neighborhood Preservation, Inc.
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August 30, 2022
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Helping Tenants Avoid Evictions Through Improved Communications

How one community organization leveraged automated systems and human centered design to get accurate and timely information to tenants facing eviction.

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August 19, 2022
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Broadband and digital equity: the needs and lessons from across the U.S.

As U.S. Digital Response launches our newest program focus area, Broadband and Digital Equity, we wanted to share lessons from the field for governments looking to close the digital divide

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July 28, 2022
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On Volunteering as The Second Mountain With Mike Foreman

Mike Foreman was inspired by his grandmother — who was a programmer for the United States Army Corps of Engineers — to choose his career path. After working for decades in leading roles as a VP of engineering with corporations and the government, he retired a few years ago. That’s when he discovered his new career path, his “second mountain,” volunteering with USDR.

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State Workforce Agency
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June 29, 2022
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Delivering a Multilingual User Experience for Retroactive Pandemic Unemployment Assistance

A state workforce partner needed to reopen applications for multilingual claimants who were previously denied benefits and determine if they are eligible to receive retroactive PUA payments.

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May 25, 2022
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What we learned from talking to 27 families about their experiences applying for child care benefits

To say that child care affordability is at the forefront of public discussion is to put it mildly. But these days, it’s not just a discussion. In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, state and local governments responsible for administering child care benefit programs are seeking to ensure that funds are reaching families in need by updating their services, processes, and technology.

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Montgomery County, Maryland Department of Health and Human Services Licensure and Regulatory Services
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May 23, 2022
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Relieving Residents’ Frustrations and Streamlining Workflows Through Digitizing Forms

When one county worked to move required paperwork to a digital format, they relieved residents' frustrations as well as reduced administrative burden on their staff.

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Mayor's Office of Children, Youth and Families & Department of Human Services - Homeless Services Division City of St. Louis
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May 10, 2022
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How Relieving Administrative Burden for One City Helped House More People Facing Homelessness

Within months, the Homeless Services Division, City of St. Louis was able to increase the number of households served and reduce administrative burden through the use of low-code/no-code tools.

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April 27, 2022
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More Technology Experts Are Needed for Government and Nonprofit Jobs. Philanthropy Can Help.

Reach the article on the Chronicle of Philanthropy

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