Fall 2025
The work that lasts
Fall 2025
Not at the beginning anymore
LEO believes that those closest to a problem are often the ones most equipped to solve it. One of the best ways to understand the impact of LEO’s work is to hear it directly from those who know it best: the partner agencies they collaborate with and the clients they serve. In this issue, we’re giving one collaborative duo the stage to tell their story.
Up at Night
"As I prepare to return to Catholic Charities Fort Worth as CEO, I’ve been reflecting on how much we’ve accomplished because of this community. LEO’s growth and impact are the result of so many people—partners who opened their doors to research, policymakers willing to listen, and supporters who believed that rigorous, compassionate solutions could change lives. You have been the constant through it all, ensuring this work continues to reach farther every year."
Calling Poverty's Fiercest Adversaries
Every day, social service providers step into the lives of people facing homelessness, incarceration, hunger, and instability—and offer a lifeline. LEO is proud to stand beside six of these courageous partners who are testing bold ideas to create lasting change.
What the Experts Say
For decades, solitary confinement has been seen as a solution to jail violence. But what if the real solution is connection? In Lubbock County, a new therapeutic program is showing that when people are given tools to heal, transformation can follow.
Future Learnings
Imagine a place where strangers become family and young people discover their own strength by lifting up others. That’s the world Thread is weaving in Baltimore—one relationship, one connection, one future at a time.
Forming the Future
What does it look like when rigorous research meets a culture of welcome? For one LEO intern, it meant discovering that evidence is more than numbers—it’s a commitment to dignity, community, and the people behind every dataset.
Force for Good
Across the country, people are proving that evidence isn’t just numbers—it’s a force for good. This month’s stories highlight the researchers, partners, and communities turning insights into impact and shaping a future where more people can thrive.