How We Become

Evidence

Local Knowledge Can Improve Public Health

A recent review shows why residents belong at the table when communities work on health problems.

Connection at School Supports Young People

When students feel known and supported, they report fewer harmful experiences and behaviors.

Rapid Property Buying Can Disrupt a Neighborhood

Research on housing speculation shows why residents need information and a voice before ownership changes reshape their blocks.

Community Land Trusts Keep Homes Within Reach

A shared-ownership model can preserve affordable homeownership across generations.

Social Connection Is Part of Healthy Aging

A National Academies report links isolation and loneliness with serious health risks for older adults.

Long-Term Problems Need More Than One-Year Support

Foundation leaders and nonprofit leaders agree on many benefits of multi-year, flexible grants.

Community Feedback Helps Funders Make Better Choices

A national survey finds that foundations and nonprofits value feedback, while time and resources often limit its use.

Strong Community Work Requires a Sustainable Workforce

Research on the social sector warns that exhaustion and low morale reduce an organization’s ability to learn and serve.
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