Fort Carson in Colorado was one of the first military bases to consider reviewing its vendor contracts using the Self-Sufficiency Standard. Their sustainability plan sought vendors who pay “livable wages” to their employees, as defined by the Standard.
Following the release of the Crittenton Women’s Union, now known as EMPath, Economic Mobility Pathways, 2005 report, Achieving Success in the New Economy: Which Jobs Help Women Reach Economic Self Sufficiency, EMPath established an online Hot Jobs for Women guide.
Gary Community Investments used the Self-Sufficiency Standard for Colorado to target funding that will lead to improved economic security for low-income families.