Social Science Research Firm 

Empowering Coalitions
with Research

Groundswell Communities is a prevention science research firm focused on supporting coalitions and collaboratives as they help communities solve problems and leverage opportunities. We support collaboratives with research and program/service design, development, implementation and evaluation. Our focus is ensuring collaboratives are using proven practices that result in real change.  Our goal is to be a resource for community change agents who seek to develop solutions to issues and explore ways to improve the quality of life for each resident. 

 As a shared goal, we focus on improving the lives of residents and strengthening communities by:

  •  Supporting the creation, adoption and adaptation of evidence-driven programming, 
  • Elevating the visibility of promising practices, and
  • Ensuring community voice is sought, included and accentuated as stakeholders work collectively to solve social problems, mainly through a public health lens.

  

Groundswell Communities

Our Collaborative

We are dedicated to improving the lives of those in our community. Your contribution today helps us make a difference.

Groundswell Communities assembles a network of researchers, practitioners in community development and public health and experts in communications to work on  projects with a strong collaborative foundation. Each senior member of the network has more than 15 years of  experience in their respective discipline. 

Mission

To provide capacity-building support, research, and communication services to community-led

and coalition-involved organizations strengthening their ability to achieve their outcomes; evaluate the impact of collective strategies; and document the actions and results.

Vision

Our vision focuses on communities where protective factors for residents’ success are increased, and risk factors for adverse outcomes are decreased
so all can experience a better quality
of life.

Values

  • Community-informed
  • Effectiveness
  • Inclusivity
  • Practicality
  • Relevance
  • Usefulness/Utility
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