Research & Data

Maps, infographics, and reports on issues United Way cares about. Go here before you re-create the wheel, or if you need some already processed data

Multi-disciplinary database provides full text for more than 4,600 journals, including full text for nearly 3,900 peer-reviewed titles.

Data stories, data reports, and even a data catalog with info on adult education, housing, workforce, health, etc

Reports on CCAP impact, etc.

Professional development and practice information for youth-serving professionals

Produces a comprehensive report that assesses child well-being in Rhode Island.

Care for individuals of all ages with special needs or requiring age-related assistance.

FREE Support and Training Opportunity for All Caregivers

If you take care of a loved one, you are not alone.

Health Data and Analysis and Public Health Informatics

Studies that investigate issue areas impacting the Latino community and, in some cases, Rhode Island’s broader communities of color

Data on wage rates and other labor stats

A go-to source for expert information on budget and policy issues impacting the economic well-being of Rhode Islanders

National and local data on food insecurity (runs one year behind)

Data and research on food insecurity and SNAP in Rhode Island

Online factbook, as well as information about housing trends, housing in Rhode Island’s cities and towns, affordable housing, and housing and the Affordable Care Act

Broad range of data, both raw and processed, about Rhode Island and its various communities. (Many research and data entities use the ACS data as the basis of their work.)

Wide array of materials from international to local; focuses largely on economics, cities, and policy.

Data on the United States and countries all over the world with particular indicators on demographics, debt, environmental issues, and much more.

Research on numerous social issues. (This is a great place to begin the hunt for research and data on nearly any social topic.)

Schott Foundation for Public Education dashboard on supports that provide children the opportunity to learn (Providence profile)

Detailed report card on racial and economic equity

Findings on views about racial inequality in the U.S

Tools, research, tips, curricula and ideas for people who want to increase their understanding and help those working toward justice at the organizational and systemic levels

Provides national leadership, resources, and coordination to improve the health of racial and ethnic minority populations and American Indians and Alaska Natives and eliminate health disparities

Emergency Housing Support and Rental Assistance Information