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    Civil/Social | Data

    Where’s the Food? Part Two: Food Retailer Distribution Rates

    ByJordan Rhodes June 13, 2023June 13, 2023

    This blog is part two of our Where’s the Food series. Our last blog, Where’s the Food? Part One: Finding and Using Data on Specific Food Retailer Locations discussed SparkMap’s USDA data on supermarket and farmer’s market locations. Now we’re shifting the focus to finding and utilizing data on food distribution rates. We will discuss:  …

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    Civil/Social | Community Needs Assessment | Health | Special Topic

    Community Determinants of Stress

    ByShaye Morrison April 24, 2023August 24, 2023

    Earlier this month, we wrote a blog highlighting four tips to reduce individual stress for yourself and your community members. Learning to manage stress is important, but understanding determinants of stress helps inspire long-term solutions. As National Stress Awareness Month comes to a close, we want to bring attention to a few determinants of stress…

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    Civil/Social | Special Topic

    The American Rescue Plan Act

    Bymel debartolomeo April 29, 2021August 6, 2026

    With a relatively sudden influx of federal dollars for communities to allocate, it will be crucial for decision makers to use relevant and reliable data to make informed decisions. SparkMap’s data and analysis platform is a crucial resource for helping local governments identify the needs of their communities.

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