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Not everyone experiences extreme heat equally.

In many of our neighborhoods, limited shade, lack of cooling resources, and barriers to healthcare increase the risks of heat-related illness, especially for pregnant people.

Some communities face significantly higher temperatures due to lack of green space and tree canopy. Access to air conditioning is not equal. These are maternal and infant health issues.

In honor of last week's National Heat Awareness Day, we're joining The Women's Fund Miami in advocating for awareness, education, and equitable solutions that protect maternal and infant health for all communities in Miami-Dade.

Find cooling resources and learn more: womensfundmiami.org/heathealth

Grant reporting doesn't have to feel like a fire drill.
Joshua Evans, Research Associate II at BSRI, can spot the pattern: teams scrambling at the deadline, chasing down data, piecing together success stories from memory. Box checked, cycle repeated. ✔️

In his latest piece, Joshua makes the case for a smarter approach. When information is tracked and organized throughout the grant cycle, reporting shifts from a last-minute scramble to a streamlined process that produces a clear, data-informed story about what's working and where to go next. It's the systems perspective he brings to his work with program teams and organizational partners, helping them turn data into a tool for real decision-making time and again, not just compliance.

Less stress. Better data. More impact.

Read the full blog post below and find resources on how to replicate this strategy in your organization at the links below. Throughout the year to come, we will be sharing our knowledge as a way to support our community while winding down. Keep an eye out!

Blog: https://bsrinstitute.org/document/from-compliance-to-clarity-rethinking-grant-reporting/
Practical Checklist: https://bsrinstitute.org/document/taking-the-stress-out-of-grant-reporting-a-practical-checklist-for-clear-consistent-and-meaningful-reports/

From Compliance to Clarity: Rethinking Grant Reporting | Behavioral Science Research Institute Reporting is one aspect of compliance that most grant-funded organizations cannot escape. Whether you’re producing bullet-point summaries or a long-form

This quarter's Superstar Award goes to Melanie Gonzalez, Chief People Officer. She was nominated by our team for a variety of reasons, including…

⭐ Leading wind down activities with steadiness and care
⭐ Ensuring every employee has the job search support and resources needed for what comes next
⭐ Serving as a consistent pillar of support for the operations team
⭐ Making her mark in the HR podcast world and representing BSRI at a major industry conference

She has stayed committed to this organization and to every person in it. Thank you and well deserved, Melanie!