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Understanding Houston articles offer analysis, perspective, and lived experience from a variety of authors including nonprofit leaders and researchers, among others. They do not necessarily reflect the opinion of Understanding Houston and/or the Greater Houston Community Foundation, but reflect our commitment to lifting up unique voices within the Houston community.

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COVID-19’s potential impact in Greater Houston, by the numbers

Understanding Houston uses data to predict what may be in store for our region, so that we may better prepare and reduce risk in vulnerable communities.

Nadia Valliani,

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Houston is Resilient

Examining Houston’s reputation for resilience through the lens of the region’s risk factors and recovery efforts.

Understanding Houston,

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COVID-19’s ongoing effect on students in Greater Houston

Dive into the data that illustrates how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected students in the Greater Houston area.

Understanding Houston,

Blog | Disasters | Education

The Great She-cession: How COVID-19 is impacting women in the workforce

Explore how the pandemic has pushed women out of the workplace and how this exodus stands to impact our economy.

Sarah Diez,

Blog | Disasters | Economic Opportunity

What we heard during our second Nonprofit Disaster Data Dive + Workshop

Explore the data and get key insights from our May 2021 Disaster Data Dive and Workshop exploring the risks and effects of disasters in Greater Houston

Jessica Davison,

Blog | Disasters

The pandemic turns one: 6 ways COVID-19 has impacted Greater Houston

While relief may be in sight for many, the toll of COVID-19 still looms large — both in the present and in our future.

Understanding Houston,

Blog | Disasters

4 Takeaways from our first Nonprofit Disaster Data Dive + Workshop

Understanding Houston and United Way of Greater Houston host a Data Dive + Workshop to improve our collective disaster preparedness and response.

Nadia Valliani,

Blog | Disasters

Three Facts Every Houstonian Should Know About Natural Disasters in Houston

Understanding Houston explores the data on natural disasters in Houston and breaks down the essentials for every Houstonian.

Understanding Houston,

Blog | Disasters

Houstonians’ Experiences with Hurricane Harvey and the COVID-19 Pandemic

Although Hurricane Havey and the COVID-19 pandemic are very different crises, the lives they upend are often the same.

Shao-Chee Sim, PhD,

Blog | Disasters | Health

Children’s Mental Health in the Context of the COVID-19 Pandemic

Explore the various ways COVID-19 is directly and indirectly impacting children’s mental health in Houston and beyond.

Dr. Julie Kaplow,

Blog | Disasters | Health

Houston’s Pulse: COVID-19’s Impact on Education

Explore survey data and discover how the shift to online learning affected Houston-area families during COVID-19.

Katherine Smith,

Blog | Disasters | Education