The Center for Social Innovation at UC Riverside, along with the Institute for Social Transformation at UC Santa Cruz and Alianza Coachella Valley, will be hosting Building Back Better: Tools and Methods for a More Inclusive Recovery on Thursday, October 21 starting at Noon PT. The event will include a panel discussion…

Did you know that 2020 data on your community—from poverty, education, workforce, transportation, housing, and health—are at risk? Given low response rates during the pandemic, the U.S. Census Bureau will only be able to release experimental estimates from the 2020 American Community Survey. These will be released in…

What does a ‘good job’ mean to you? The Good Jobs in the Inland Empire report, offers concrete data on the state of good jobs in the Inland Empire with an eye on inclusive economic recovery. The report analyzes the state of good jobs in the Inland Empire, both before and after the height of the pandemic. It also starts the…

Join us on April 26th as we discuss the upcoming release of Census 2020 data, the quality of the data, and likely impacts on our Congressional representation and the need of redistricting. We will also discuss how the state, local governments, philanthropy, and various community partners can get better prepared for the 2030 Census…

Public attention and policy responses to the tragic murders in Atlanta and other hate incidents have demonstrated the resilience and civic power of community. However, many AAPI communities still struggle to navigate the health and economic impacts of COVID-19. There is a pressing need to bridge policy gaps and missed connections…

The Inland Empire Innovation Ecosystem Report (IE-squared) is an action-oriented report that includes a history of innovation in the region, plus contemporary qualitative and quantitative data. The report takes a deep dive into the local innovation ecosystem, exploring different aspects and components. There will also be a…

Don’t miss this timely and informative presentation on a important topic that concerns us ALL! Discussions will center on providing practical approaches to wildfires, identifying problems and focusing on immediate and long term solutions. Panelists will include a mix of regional fire department officials along with…

The Tri-County Interfaith Partnership invites you to join a historical event where faith leaders from across the region unite their voices and bring hope to our communities.  Considered some of the most trusted neighborhood messengers, faith leaders play a vital role in helping people overcome vaccine hesitancy and feel…

 District lines have enormous power. Redistricting can keep people with common interests, identity, language, and history bundled together so they can effectively advocate for themselves and make their voices heard in local affairs. Or it can gerrymander them and silence their voices. Where lines are drawn helps determine who…

The Inland Empire, which includes all of Riverside and San Bernardino counties, is home to 4.5 million residents and has been built on decades of rapid population growth, job growth, and racial diversification. These trends present both challenges and opportunities for inclusive upward mobility, with housing, transportation, and…