Poverty Reduction

Reflecting on Life in Rural America

A river runs through the place I call home. In the heart of the Umpqua Valley, Roseburg, Oregon shares the strengths and challenges of other communities rooted across rural America.

US Health

It's Time for Businesses to Step Up

If you know a business person who might be interested in contributing to the fight against hunger, please send them our way.

Burness Named Top Place to Work in DC

The Washington Post published a list of top places to work in the DC area, and we’re honored that Burness is on it!

US Health

A Memorial for America’s Servicewomen

The Women’s Memorial is dedicated not only to honor the contributions of women but also to gather their stories in a registry—each and every one.

US Health

The Curb Cut Effect: How A Fix For One Group Benefits Us All

The curb cut. It’s a convenience that most of us rarely, if ever, notice. Yet, without it, daily life might be a lot harder—in more ways than one.

Agriculture

We Need More Science for Breakfast

Burness worked with SoAR to create an interactive website highlighting the coalition members’ success stories—told through illustrations.

US Health

From the Streets of DC to the Halls of the Capitol

Due to their influence over what comes across a member’s desk, meeting with the correct staffer — the one who manages your issue — is just as, if not more, important than meeting with the member themselves.