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The Port Says It’s Sold 79 Of The Almost 200 Homes It Bought From An Institutional Investor
The Port of Greater Cincinnati Development Authority has successfully transitioned 79 of 194 former investor-owned rental homes to local, first-time homebuyers. This initiative aims to increase neighborhood stability and combat […]
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Everyone Can Be a Steward
This article from The Fulcrum advocates for “shared stewardship” to foster an equitable future by prioritizing collective well-being over individual interests. It defines stewards as collaborative agents working to transform […]
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How are the Children
This website calls to protect and uplift Black youth by mobilizing volunteers, community members, and resources to create safe, joyful, and supportive environments rooted in care, cultural grounding, and community […]
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Who Belongs? A Podcast on Othering and Belonging
The Who Belongs? podcast is Othering and Belonging Institute’s official podcast.
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Communities Rising: Thriving Together in a Divided World
This article highlights how the North Sound Accountable Community of Health (ACH) in Northwest Washington unites 247 cross-sector partners, including eight Tribal Nations, to foster community well-being through inclusive, whole-person […]
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15 Years of Building the Future of Health Leadership in the Inland Empire
This resource highlights 15 years of the Randall Lewis Health and Policy Fellowship’s impact in building locally rooted public health and policy leaders who advance community health, equity, and well-being […]
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Facilitating Social Transformation Through Self and Collective Healing: A Collection of Insights, Resources, and Practices
This resource is intended as a practical resource for individual and collective care designed for practitioners and leaders who bring forth Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation (TRHT) processes in their […]
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Healing Systems
This article from Stanford Social Innovation Review argues that treating trauma as a systemic issue, not just an individual one, can transform organizations and drive effective social change by incorporating […]
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The Future of News is Happening Where no one is Looking
This resource argues that the future of journalism in 2026 will be driven less by traditional newsrooms and more by trusted, informal community information networks—especially within immigrant communities—focused on clarity, […]
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Rebuilding Local Journalism at Scale: A Field-Level Analysis of Infrastructure Needs
This resource analyzes field-wide data to identify systemic infrastructure gaps limiting the scale, coordination, and long-term sustainability of local journalism and to inform more strategic philanthropic investment.
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Vital Conditions for Health with The Rippel Foundation
This resource presents the Vital Conditions for Health and Well-Being framework, shifting the focus from treating individual symptoms to investing in the core properties of places and institutions. This approach […]
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Impact Story: Learning To Bridge Before I Had The Words For It
This impact story from the Othering & Belonging Institute highlights Blandy Morales’s work in forming the “Fullerton Is Our Home” coalition through healing circles and bridging frameworks to address local […]
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Inland Empire Immigrants Rights Advocates Prep for ICE Raids
This article is about Inland Empire immigrant rights groups preparing rapid-response networks and legal support to protect immigrant communities from ICE raids, especially in the warehouse and agricultural sectors.
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Solar Incentives are Vanishing, but Inland Empire Institutions Already Locked in Big Projects
This resource discusses how Inland Empire institutions have invested in large-scale solar projects to ensure cost savings, resilience, and sustainability even as federal and state incentives for solar adoption are […]
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Inland Empire Child Care Workers do Vital Job but Rarely Earn Good Wages
This resource highlights the challenges faced by Inland Empire childcare workers, emphasizing low wages, poor benefits, and the need for public investment to ensure quality early childhood education and fair […]
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Our ZIP Code Shouldn’t Determine Our Health: Environmental Inequities Affecting Riverside’s Black Community
This resource is about how environmental inequities—measured through tools like the Healthy Places Index—are driving worse health and shorter life expectancy for Riverside’s Black community, showing that ZIP code, not […]
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Pair of UC Riverside Studies Find That Most Inland Empire Residents Say They Are Struggling
This resource is about findings from two University of California, Riverside studies showing that most Inland Empire residents—especially women—are struggling with well-being, despite strong community belonging that plays a major […]
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Most Inland Empire Residents Say They are Struggling
This resource shows that while most Inland Empire residents—especially women—are struggling with economic, health, and educational challenges, strong community belonging and civic connection are powerful drivers of well-being and resilience.
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Fit to Live In: Fixing Our Housing Stock
This resource is part of the “Under the Lens” series, titled “Fit to Live In: Fixing Our Housing Stock,” and explores the urgent need for habitable housing by examining how […]
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Loma Linda University: Community Benefit Report and Plan
This resource is Loma Linda University Health’s Fiscal Year 2025 Community Benefit Annual Report and Plan, outlining how the health system invests in community partnerships, health equity, economic mobility, maternal […]
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Unidad Unlocks Thriving in South Texas
This resource explains how the UNIDAD coalition in the Rio Grande Valley uses the Vital Conditions for Well-Being framework to drive systemic change and enhance community health through collaboration and […]
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Beyond Basic Health Standards: Designing for Well-being
This article explores shifting affordable housing design from minimum standards to enhancing well-being through environmental psychology and community-focused strategies.
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Vibrant Inland Empire: Inland Empire Health Plan 2022 Community Health Needs Assessment
The Inland Empire Health Plan (IEHP) 2022 Community Health Assessment convened a diverse group of stakeholders that set out to identify the top health and well-being needs of Inland Empire […]
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We Have To Create a Vision for What We’re Building Toward: A Foundation CEO Speaks to the Health of Neighborhoods
This resource discusses the work of the Rippel Foundation and its vision to improve neighborhood health and well-being by addressing systemic disparities through collaborative investment in the “vital conditions” that […]
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Visualizing Belonging Without Othering
The resource is a graphic illustration designed as a tool for discussion and meaning-making, outlining foundational components and practices for fostering belonging without “othering” within various contexts. It provides a […]
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Tracking Implementation of the 2025 Reconciliation Law Medicaid Work Requirements
This resource provides data, analysis, and context on the implementation of new Medicaid work requirements, including enrollment trends, renewal outcomes, and state policy differences.
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Real Solutions
The webpage for the podcast series “Real Solutions” features an 8-episode series in which leaders across the U.S. discuss bold policy ideas aimed at advancing belonging and equity.
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UCR Study Shows Many in IE Struggling
This resource covers major local and national stories, including a UC Riverside study revealing widespread well-being struggles among Inland Empire residents.
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Investing in Collective Well-Being: Committing to a Future Where People and Planet Flourish
This resource is an article by Grantmakers In Health, arguing that philanthropy should invest in collective well-being to support a future where both people and planet flourish.
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