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NIMBYs. Funder hurdles. Now, rising inflation. Thunder Woman Healing Lodge Society won’t give up

Author Gabe Oatley
“All throughout this journey I’ve wondered ‘Oh my God, what did I get myself into? But I can’t stop. It’s a vision,” says project’s executive director

Why It Matters

Charities that run food banks and meals-on-wheels programs aren’t the only ones being hit hard by inflation. Organizations that build community infrastructure, like affordable housing or healing lodges are feeling the pinch too. Funders must close the gap created by inflation in order to realize much-needed community infrastructure projects.

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