Understanding Houston

The Kinder Institute for Urban Research and United Way of Greater Houston are collaborating with nonprofits to enhance their data collection processes, improve program outcomes, and elevate insights that can support the nonprofit sector. Read their second case study examining Alexander Jewish Family Service’s service administration, identifying the most provided services, the number of clients receiving multiple services, and the clients connected to services across departments ?? https://bit.ly/4khwxis

Upcoming webinar! ?? Driving Change with Data: Key Drivers to Increase Economic Mobility in Houston Join us to explore: -Key economic mobility trends happening in Houston. -What’s advancing or hindering progress in our community. -Strategies that can help improve upward mobility. -Actionable steps we can take together to create change. Register now! https://bit.ly/3XJh4yb

?? Between 2010 and 2023, the number of jobs have surged in our region, with Fort Bend County leading the way with 88% growth, followed by Montgomery County at 77%, and Harris County at 21%. In comparison, the national growth rate stands at 19%. Explore the new Unemployment & Jobs data. ?? https://bit.ly/3XJvoGX

Houston has a strong economy and is a region of opportunity, yet 1 in 5 children in the Houston three-county region lives in poverty—a cycle that often continues into adulthood. For our region to continue growing, opportunities must be accessible to all. Increasing economic mobility allows everyone to reach their full potential and builds the skilled workforce critical to Houston’s future. One key indicator to assess economic mobility is absolute income mobility, the fraction of children who earn more than their parents while adjusting for inflation. Learn more about economic mobility and what it looks like in our region. https://lnkd.in/gjRVDQEF

Regional data indicator projects exist to collect, analyze, and share data on key trends to provide data-driven insights that support decision-making and action. ?? Why are they important? Community indicator initiatives help advance collective action. ??To jump into our region’s data, visit https://lnkd.in/et3Wwye.

Grant Opportunity - Deadline March 18!??? ? Are you working to create change in your community? This program offers?$50,000+ technical assistance for nonprofit?organizations in the U.S. for local projects that use?data?to drive action and address inequities in physical, economic, and social conditions. Click on the link below to learn more??? ? https://lnkd.in/eAf4rRH4

Since 2011, Harris County has seen a 63% decline in homelessness, while Fort Bend County has achieved an impressive 90% reduction. ?? These numbers reflect the hard work and dedication of community leaders, service providers, and advocates committed to addressing homelessness. This progress is a crucial reminder of what can be accomplished through collaboration and comprehensive outreach programs. ?? Learn more about our area’s commitment to addressing homelessness. Interested in helping to address homelessness through your charitable giving? Contact Greater Houston Community Foundation today to help amplify your giving! Kevin Pickett, Chief Advancement Officer, https://lnkd.in/gYMJCxFT

Understanding Houston, an initiative led by Greater Houston Community Foundation, is a regional data indicators initiative launched in partnership with Rice University’s Kinder Institute for Urban Research. ?? The initiative provides hundreds of county-level data indicators for our region’s three most populous counties (Fort Bend, Harris, and Montgomery), allowing everyone in our community to track trends and progress on essential quality-of-life data indicators. Dive into the rich data landscape of Houston's three counties and unlock insights into thriving opportunities and diverse communities at understandinghouston.org

Did you know that Fort Bend County boasts an impressive homeownership rate of 77%? ?? This statistic means that over three-quarters of our residents are able to invest in their future by owning their homes. ?? This rate not only surpasses the national average of 65%, but also underscores Fort Bend County’s strong economy, evident in their rapid job and small business growth. In addition, Fort Bend County residents have higher incomes compared to Harris and Montgomery counties, the state, and the nation. To learn more about the strengths and challenges in our local three-county region, visit https://lnkd.in/et3Wwye.

Complete this short survey to help assess the quality of housing across the region. ?? Our strategic partner, Rice University’s Kinder Institute for Urban Research, has launched the Houston Quality Registry to collect more reliable data on housing quality and safety. This data can potentially drive policies that improve living conditions for our region’s residents. Complete this survey by February 28, 2025, to support this important effort and be entered into a raffle to win a $15 gift card. Post Comment: Take the survey: https://lnkd.in/g-95-JyH