Data-driven justice in D.C.

Access to clear, reliable, re-usable community resource directory data is not just important for people who are seeking services that meet their immediate needs β€” it’s also crucial for people who are seeking to understand the workings of the human service system as a whole, as they seek ways improve health and wellness for entire communities.

Bread for the City β€” the primary community anchor institutions for the DC Open211 project β€” is already demonstrating the potential for resource data to spark systemic changes that tangibly improve the lives of their clients and the health of their community.

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