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University of Maryland, Baltimore County Uses ACS Data for a COVID-19 Health Literacy Project in Frederick City, Maryland

March 20, 2025

Learn how ACS data was used to develop a targeted education and outreach plan in the city of Frederick, MD.
First Five Years Fund Uses ACS Data to Build Support

November 14, 2024

Learn how First Five Years Fund uses ACS data to build support for early learning at the federal level.
Cuyahoga County Planning Commission Uses ACS Data to Create Data Book Series

April 25, 2024

Learn how Cuyahoga County Planning Commission uses ACS data to provide insights into the communities that comprise Cuyahoga County.
The YMCA’s Community Insights Tool Uses ACS Data to Maximize Impacts for Communities

December 15, 2023

Learn how ACS data are used in the Community Insights Tool to help YMCA branches throughout the country understand the unique needs of communities.
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South Carolina First Steps Uses ACS Data to Get Children Ready for School and Life Success

October 02, 2023

Learn how South Carolina First Steps uses ACS data to get children ready for school and life success
Metropolitan Social Services Uses ACS Data to Understand and Support Older Residents in Need

September 27, 2023

Learn how the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County uses ACS data to help local residents in need.
Grant STEPs Consulting Group Uses ACS Data to Help Nonprofits Win Grants

September 23, 2021

Learn how the Grant STEPs Consulting Group uses ACS data to help local nonprofits win grants.
American Psychological Association Uses ACS Data to Identify Need for Mental Health Services, Education, and Training

May 11, 2021

Learn how the American Psychologist Association uses ACS data to strengthen the American mental health workforce.
U.S. Department of Energy Uses ACS Data to Power the Low-income Energy Affordability Data (LEAD) Tool

February 23, 2021

Discover how the U.S. Department of Energy uses ACS data to assist stakeholders in building better energy strategies.
The City Health Dashboard Uses ACS Data to Help U.S. Cities Understand the Health and Well-Being of their Communities

February 23, 2021

Learn how New York University uses ACS data to help US cities improve community health.
The St. Joseph Community Health Foundation Uses ACS Data to Identify Populations in Need

July 31, 2020

Learn how a foundation in Indiana uses ACS data to put its dollars to work in the areas of greatest need.
San Francisco University High School Uses ACS Data to Teach Statistics

May 29, 2020

Discover how San Francisco University High School uses ACS data to engage high school statistics students.
The Metropolitan Council Uses ACS Data for Infrastructure Investments

October 18, 2018

Learn how the Twin Cities Metropolitan Council uses ACS data to reduce socioeconomic disparity and support redevelopment projects in Minneapolis.
Public Opinion Research Lab Uses ACS Data to Conduct Accurate Polls

October 18, 2018

Explore how the University of North Florida uses ACS data to help improve the effectiveness of the state's "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" media campaign.
King County Uses ACS Data for Housing Affordability Program

June 18, 2018

Discover how King County, WA is increasing enrollment in a housing affordability program for older Americans using an outreach strategy based on ACS data.
Commute Shed Reports Use ACS Data to Support Economic Development

June 18, 2018

Learn about the innovative ways the Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG) is using ACS data to draw potential businesses to their region in Arizona.