Research, Evaluation & Community Engagement
We design and execute rigorous, equity-focused research and evaluation studies that center lived experience and deliver actionable insights for policy, community programs, and philanthropy.
6,500+ Sq Ft
Active Participatory Field Sites
Mixed-Methods
Qualitative & Quantitative Rigor
PAR Models
Community-Led Action Research
Evidence-Based
Policy Briefs & Board Dashboards
What We Deliver
Community Needs Assessments & Asset Mapping
Hyper-local research capturing community priorities, institutional infrastructure gaps, and existing neighborhood strengths through spatial and statistical analysis.
Mixed-Methods Program Evaluations
Formative and summative evaluations synthesizing longitudinal surveys, validated rubric assessments, and participant interviews into clear outcome reports.
Resident Focus Groups & Listening Circles
Trauma-informed, culturally grounded facilitation protocols that create brave, participatory dialogue spaces for residents, youth, and frontline service providers.
Logic Models, Theories of Change & Metrics
Rigorous visual logic models defining inputs, activities, outputs, short-term outcomes, and systemic long-term impacts that give institutional grantmakers full confidence in project execution.