Transforming Research into Community Action
The Research to Action Center is designed to bridge the gap between academic research and real-world community impact. We focus on transforming scholarly research into actionable community programs, initiatives, and solutions.
We partner with corporations, community-based organizations, universities, government officials, and more to translate Research into Action.
Each project is tailored to meet specific community needs, ensuring that research not only informs but actively benefits communities by addressing critical challenges in resilience, environmental justice, and public health.
Our Collaborations
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L.E.E.D. With Joy LLC Joins Forces with I-DIEM University to Design Courses on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in Emergency Management
We’re thrilled to support the work of I-DIEM University! Our team has been hard at work creating online courses focused on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) within the field of emergency management, with specific emphasis on environmental justice. As organizations across the globe are recognizing the urgent need to address inequality and improve resilience, these…
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Al the Bear Teaches Disaster Preparedness at Alief ISD: Building Resilience, One Family at a Time
Al the Bear and the L.E.E.D. With Joy The K.A.P.S. Disaster Hub team headed over to Alief ISD for a special event: teaching students and their families how to prepare for disasters in a fun, hands-on way. Our goal? To make disaster preparedness less overwhelming and even—dare we say—fun! Al the Bear, our disaster-preparedness mascot,…
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Communities of Care Initiative
Client: Prevention Institute Location: Houston, Texas The Communities of Care (CoC) Collaborative, funded by the Hogg Foundation, is a multi-year, multi-sector effort that began in June 2019. This collaborative includes 10 grantee partners, representing a wide array of stakeholders, including community organizations, municipal and county agencies, federally qualified health centers, resident-led groups, and a broad…
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Empowering Houstonians for Climate Resilience
Client: Coalition of Community Organizations (COCO) Location: Houston, Texas Purpose In partnership with the Coalition of Community Organizations (COCO) we hosted a series of climate-focused workshops and events. These activities offered accessible, tailored programming to help diverse Houston communities understand local climate challenges and empower them with practical solutions. Over the course of the initiative,…
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