Study: Rochester's anti-poverty project sees signs of success
LEO research finds that 80% of adult mentoring program participants advanced from 'crisis' or 'at-risk' to 'stable' in areas like housing, health, family relationships, peer support, education, and employment.
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On the Anniversary of the Evidence Act
The Evidence Act’s push to improve data security and access, build evidence, and encourage informed action is critical for discovering how services can be improved to better meet the needs of the poor and vulnerable, and knowing where to invest our resources to have the greatest impact.
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Pure Goodness
LEO's Managing Director visited a village of tiny homes populated by neighbors with big hearts. At Mobile Loaves and Fishes, she experienced what happens when a strong call to be courageous intersects with a belief in human worth, a commitment to community, and a 3-D printer. "At Mobile Loaves and Fishes, it's hard not to encounter joy everywhere."
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Reducing poverty and improving lives
through evidence-based programs and policies
“Partnering with LEO has helped us to take a step back from our work, evaluate our methods and re-engage with it more purposefully.”
“As King County works to build a data-driven culture, LEO has been an invaluable partner in helping us build an evidence base for our programs and services.”
“Having a well-respected evaluator lends credibility and transparency.”