
Fort Bend County Community Health Assessment
This report describes the current state of health and other community needs in Fort Bend County.
Fort Bend County Community Health Assessment
This report describes the current state of health and other community needs in Fort Bend County.
How much is homeowners insurance in Harris County? See average rates in your neighborhood.
Homeowners across Harris County are paying significantly more in property insurance premiums than in years past, adding to the financial strain on residents struggling with housing costs.
Coffee & Quality Case Study #3: Wesley Community Center
This third Coffee & Quality case study focuses on Wesley Community Center, a social service agency that supports individuals in the Near Northside and broader Houston community. The study seeks to understand the impact of Wesley's programs, including identifying those most effective in helping families achieve financial stability.
Financial Knowledge, Banking, and Fintech in Houston and Harris County
This snapshot explores Houston-area residents' self-reported financial knowledge, use of banks and use of more modern financial technology applications.
Housing Affordability and Instability
Houston-area residents were asked how difficult it was in the past 12 months to afford housing costs, and if certain factors contributed to the difficulty they experienced
Beyond Dollars and Cents: Exploring Budgeting, Saving, and Financial Security in the Houston Area
This study explores Harris County residents’ financial security, looking at their budgeting and saving practices, barriers people face to budgeting and saving, and how these practices relate to someone being able to withstand economic shocks.
Coffee & Quality Case Study #2: Alexander Jewish Family Service
The second Coffee & Quality Case Study focused on Alexander Jewish Family Service, a social service nonprofit working with individuals of all ages located in southwest Houston.
How the Kinder Institute and United Way are helping Houston nonprofits put their data to work
Houston-area nonprofit organizations need help in collecting and using data, according to the results of a 2022 survey of more than 100 groups. Many nonprofits collect substantial amounts of data, and were seeking guidance on how to use that information to better understand their programs, services and clients.
COVID-19 Pandemic in the Houston Region (Parts 1-3)
This three-report series focuses on the impact of the pandemic on families's well-being, employment, education and more.
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