News & Updates
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Equity as means and ends: The practice of equitable evaluation
On HRiA’s Research and Evaluation Team, we begin new projects by asking our clients “When we finish our work together, how will we know if we were successful?” On the surface, this question serves a…
Diversify your applicant pool with an equitable RFP
The Request for Proposal (RFP) process is commonly used by foundations and grantmakers to promote a funding opportunity. Too often, RFPs are long, confusing, and burdensome. This creates unnecessary barriers to entry for organizations with…
Advance equity with a pivot to your philanthropic investment
Philanthropic organizations might view shifting investment strategies as risky and potentially resource intensive. Is it possible for organizations to mitigate risk and build confidence in new strategies? Can organizations respond to changes in the field…
You Can Save a Life
Overdose fatalities continue to climb year-over-year within Massachusetts and nationally. The CDC reported that over 107,000 people in the U.S. died of a drug overdose in 2022, with over 75% of those involving an opioid….
MacKenzie Scott and Yield Giving bestow unrestricted gift to Health Resources in Action (HRiA)
Health Resources in Action (HRiA) has received a $10M unrestricted gift from MacKenzie Scott through the Yield Giving Initiative. “This gift is an incredible recognition of the collaborative work HRiA does with our community partners and clients to…
Collaborating for health: addressing youth mental health through the community health improvement process
Cities and towns approach HRiA’s Community Health Improvement (CHI) Team with specific community needs in mind. HRiA’s approach to assessment and planning processes meets the needs of our clients while also centering the voices of…