News & Updates
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A statement from HRiA’s Executive Team
Since January, billions of dollars have been cut from numerous institutions leading scientific research and public health. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, our nation’s preeminent public health organization, faces monumental threats. Public health…
Leading with trust: How community health workers are shaping the future of public health
Community Health Workers (CHWs) are trusted individuals who understand the people, culture, language, and challenges in their communities. As frontline public health professionals, CHWs have strong community ties and serve as bridge builders. They bring…
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….