Julia M. Stasch
Vice President, U.S. Programs
Contact - jstasch@macfound.org
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June 23, 2013 -
In the Media
"Economic Rejuvenation Rx: Skills + Equity"
From Citiwire.net
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April 10, 2013 -
In the Media
"Could Kickstarter Work as a Tool for Neighborhood Economic Development?"
From The Atlantic Cities
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April 9, 2013 -
In the Media
"Chicago Taps Kickstarter for Community Development Projects"
From the Chicago Tribune
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April 3, 2013 -
Press release
How Housing Matters Survey Finds American Attitudes Transformed by Housing Crisis, Changes in Lifestyle
National Opinion Survey finds strong support for Rental housing and more balanced national housing policy, even as Americans believe the housing crisis continues. Read More
February 25, 2013 -
In the Media
"Bipartisan Policy Center Unveils Federal Housing Report"
From C-SPAN
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April 7, 2012 -
Commentary
MacArthur's Julia Stasch, Colleagues On Why You Should Visit a Library
MacArthur Vice President of U.S. Programs Julia Stasch and her counterparts at the Gates and Knight Foundations emphasize the continued importance of public libraries in contemporary culture. Read More
November 2, 2011 -
Publication
2011 How Housing Matters Conference Videos
Excerpts from a day-long conference hosted by The National Building Museum, in partnership with MacArthur and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Read More
October 26, 2011 -
Speech
Remarks by Julia Stasch at Launch of Bipartisan Policy Center Housing Commission
MacArthur Vice President Julia Stasch discusses the importance of adapting housing policy to an ever-changing socioeconomic reality. Read More
October 26, 2011 -
Press release
Bipartisan Commission to Address Future of U.S. Housing Policy
A new Bipartisan Housing Commission, supported by MacArthur through a grant to the Bipartisan Policy Center, will address the long-term challenges facing a struggling housing sector. Read More
September 15, 2011 -
Press release
Digital Media & Learning Competition Provides $2 Million for Innovations in Digital Badges
Digital badges can be used to help people learn; demonstrate their skills and knowledge; unlock job, education and civic opportunities, and open new pipelines to talent. Read More
April 30, 2010 -
From the field
A Comprehensive Approach to Transforming Communities
The Institute for Comprehensive Community Development will offer training, build capacity, and document what is working or not in community development efforts across the country. Read More
April 20, 2010 -
Speech
Remarks by Julia Stasch, Inauguration of the Institute for Comprehensive Community Development
MacArthur's Vice President of U.S. Programs discusses how the Institute can become a leader in the field of community development. Read More
November 21, 2008 -
Press release
New MacArthur Research Network to Examine Impact of Aging Society
MacArthur is creating a new inter-disciplinary research network to help America prepare for the challenges and opportunities posed by our aging society. Read More
September 15, 2008 -
Commentary
MacArthur's Julia Stasch Highlights the Importance of Affordable Housing
In a commentary in Illinois Issues, Stasch emphasizes the importance of preserving affordable rental housing in U.S. cities in the midst of a mortgage crisis. Read More
April 23, 2008 -
Speech
Remarks by Julia Stasch at the Digital Media and Learning Regional Forum: “From Hip-Hop to MySpace”
MacArthur Vice President of U.S. Programs Julia Stasch discusses the Foundation's digital media and learning grantmaking and explains its interest in the subject. Read More
March 26, 2008 -
Press release
Bolstering Success of Chicago Middle-School Students
A program to increase the success of middle-school students in Chicago and bolster their chances of graduating high school was announced at an event at the Orozco Community Academy. Read More
November 14, 2007 -
Speech
Remarks by Julia Stasch at the Digital Media and Learning Forum
MacArthur Vice President of U.S. Programs Julia Stasch discusses the Foundation's interest in learning how youth learn and interact in virtual worlds like Second Life. Read More
July 16, 2007 -
Commentary
Commentary by Julia Stasch: Sound Labor Base Depends in Part on Affordable Rentals
MacArthur Vice President Julia Stasch discusses how condominium conversions, deferred maintenance, rising operating costs and expiration of long-term federal subsidies all contribute to housing losses. Read More
June 15, 2007 -
Speech
Remarks by MacArthur Vice President Julia Stasch about the Mayor’s Advisory Council on Closing the Digital Divide
MacArthur Vice President of U.S. Programs Julia Stasch discusses a new report by the Task Force outlining ways to harness and accelerate ongoing efforts to bridge the digital divide in Chicago. Read More
May 31, 2007 -
Speech
Remarks by Jonathan Fanton at the Announcement of the Preservation Compact
MacArthur President Jonathan Fanton announces the Foundation's commitment to reverse the loss of affordable rental housing in Chicago. Read More
February 12, 2007 -
Speech
"Home is Where We Start: Why We Need to Know More about Housing and How it Matters for Children, Families, and Communities," Remarks by Jonathan Fanton
MacArthur President Jonathan Fanton announces the Foundation's $25 million commitment to support research on how housing matters to the education, health, and well-being of residents. Read More
November 16, 2005 -
Publication
Juvenile Justice: New Models for Reform
President's Message: A new century for juvenile justice
The United States’ juvenile justice system was founded a century ago with the enlightened goal of providing individualized treatment and services to children in trouble. But in ... Read More
April 1, 2005 -
Publication
Enewsletter: Housing Matters
For children and families, housing matters. But how?
How important is housing to healthy human and community development? Ask Maricela Contreras. She remembers how it was for her growing up in Chicago, moving from apartment to ... Read More