Building the Data and Evaluation Capacity of Nonprofits in the Greater Houston Area
RESEARCH :
Through a series of case studies, the Kinder Institute is teaching organizations how to use their data to better serve the community.
YMCA CEO: We’re working to tackle loneliness — and want more Houston leaders to join us
URBAN EDGE :
With data to guide us and dialogue to unite us, Houston can become a city known not just for its diversity and growth, but for its connectedness.
Sense of Achievement, Belonging and Connectedness
RESEARCH :
Young adults and low-income earners report feeling less connected and supported.
Do Houston residents support mass deportation? Here’s what 9,800 of them said
URBAN EDGE :
On immigration, a strong majority of Houstonians agree: Increase pathways to citizenship, stop mass deportation, let “Dreamers” stay, and finally fix a broken system.
Attitudes Toward Mass Deportation and Immigration Policy Preferences
RESEARCH :
Nearly 10,000 residents were surveyed regarding their preferences for various immigration policies, including mass deportation.
RESEARCH :
This study examines the short- and long-term recovery of Houston-area residents following Hurricane Beryl and other severe weather events occuring between April and July 2024.
Hurricane Beryl: Community Response and Resilience
RESEARCH :
This snapshot looks at early recovery efforts and feelings of resilience among Houston and Harris County residents after Hurricane Beryl.
Storm Preparedness: Actions of Houston-Area Residents Ahead of Hurricane Beryl
RESEARCH :
This brief provides a descriptive overview of disaster preparedness ahead of and during the 2024 hurricane season.
What ‘Home’ Means to Residents in the Houston Area
RESEARCH :
This snapshot explores the ways in which area residents conceptualize "home."
Houston Residents and Their Pets
RESEARCH :
This brief takes a closer look at who has pets in Houston and Harris County and the self-reported benefits that come with having them.
Coffee & Quality Case Study #3: Wesley Community Center
RESEARCH :
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.
INITIATIVE :
The Kinder Institute for Urban Research and United Way of Greater Houston's Coffee & Quality Case Study program works with designated United Way organizations to 1) identify ways to build and bolster the organization's current data-collecting practices, 2) use data to understand and improve program outcomes, and 3) elevate generalizable insights that can support the work of other nonprofits.
Kinder Houston Area Survey: 2025 Results
RESEARCH :
Houston continues to grow — economically, demographically and culturally.
RESEARCH :
This research study examines the current levels of both perceived and actual disaster preparedness among Houston and Harris County residents, as well as contextual and sociocognitive predictors of each.
Financial Knowledge, Banking, and Fintech in Houston and Harris County
RESEARCH :
This snapshot explores Houston-area residents' self-reported financial knowledge, use of banks and use of more modern financial technology applications.
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