Q&A: Why YMCA leader Stephen Ives is optimistic about building a more connected Houston
In the year since he called on Houston leaders to collaborate on tackling loneliness, Ives says he’s seeing the community react and taking action to bring people together.
Houston landlords must now provide air conditioning. Can their renters afford it?
Thousands of renters will soon be entitled to air conditioning, though some may struggle to cover the bill.
A Kinder Institute initiative delivers more accessible tools to help people with intellectual and developmental disabilities navigate loss.
Houstonians don’t visit greenspaces very often. Why that could matter for residents’ mental health.
Recent research suggests the mental health benefits of greenspace visits are especially strong in the Houston metro area.
Half of Harris County households with children report food insecurity
New Kinder Institute research finds food insecurity among Harris County households with children is nearly triple the national estimate.
Food Insecurity Among Households With Children in Harris County
Half of households with children reported food insecurity, nearly three times the national estimate for households with children.
Houston SNAP enrollment down 18%, pantries report increased demand as program eligibility tightens
Enrollment in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, has fallen sharply across the region over the past year, in part due to new federal legislation.
When coverage isn't enough: 1 in 7 older Harris County adults not getting needed medical care
A Kinder Institute survey suggests nearly 100,000 people age 65 and older in Harris County didn’t get needed healthcare in the prior year.
Physical and Mental Health of Older Adults in Houston and Harris County
While most older Houstonians report good health, disparities exist based on race, ethnicity and income.
New Kinder Institute research finds local residents living in neighborhoods with strong relationships and shared values have a higher probability of good health and feeling safe at home.
We asked 180 Houston advocates where to start on curbing food insecurity. Here’s what they said.
Houston-area advocates say collaboration, transportation and community engagement are key to reducing hunger.
40% of Houston households are food-insecure. These key actions will help close the gap.
Deeper investment, clearer roles and community collaboration are needed, the Kinder Institute’s Luz Maria Garcini writes.
Kinder Institute co-founder Michael Emerson argues minimum neighborhood standards can boost life expectancy.
Left in the cold: These Houston residents report lack of safe, reliable heating in winter
Early results from a Kinder Institute survey show 12% of Harris County residents don’t have safe, reliable heat at home.
The new year will bring big changes to key education, health and housing policies that shape the city.
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