Bridget Anderson
How a university-county partnership changed the landscape of housing in Charlotte-Mecklenburg
By Bridget Anderson and Mary Ann Priester, Ph.D.
This article reflects on the enduring partnership between the Charlotte Urban Institute and Mecklenburg County Community Support Services, which together, recently marked 10 years of advancing data-driven efforts to address housing instability and homelessness. As the formal project partnership comes to a close, this milestone offers an opportunity to look back on the impact of our shared work, the foundation it leaves for future progress, and the questions we must continue to ask ourselves to ensure data translates into action in people’s lives […]
The Importance of Investing in Ourselves: Reflections from the IDEA pilot
By Bridget Anderson
When was the last time you took a break and intentionally invested in yourself? What happened when you did ?
New community training initiative aims to help nonprofits tell better stories
By Bridget Anderson
Data tells the story of our lives. It is gathered from our Apple watches, Netflix selections, and grocery membership cards.
What story does your data tell?
The stories our data tell are of great importance, as data helps us understand ourselves and make informed decisions for the future. This is also true of nonprofits, who use data to […]