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by Drew Stiehl on Aug 14, 2025 1:48:49 PM
Before joining mySidewalk, I spent years planning transportation networks and city development—systems built to move people, ideas, and economies. Whether we’re talking about roads, broadband, or housing, one thing holds true: when systems don’t reach everyone, opportunity doesn’t eit …
by Drew Stiehl on Jul 11, 2025 3:32:13 PM
" mySidewalk's New IRS 990 Dataset Empowers Local Communities to Elevate Their Impact " Each year, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) releases tax returns from nonprofit organizations—specifically Forms 990, 990-EZ, and 990-PF. These returns offer a wealth of information about nonprof …
by Kaitlyn Foster on Apr 21, 2025 8:46:59 AM
Public health is at an inflection point.
by Kaitlyn Foster on Apr 9, 2025 8:40:40 AM
We’re all in this together. At County Health Rankings & Roadmap’s March 11 webinar, over a thousand folks invested in population health across the country learned the 2025 release is likely their last, and the organization will lose their primary funding by the end of next year. R …
by the mySidewalk Team on Apr 2, 2025 4:17:05 PM
Every changemaker knows the challenge of working in isolation—of trying to move the needle on urgent issues with too few resources, too little time, and not nearly enough connection. That’s why Sidewalk Sessions aren’t just another feature of a mySidewalk subscription. They’re a corne …
by Char Whitney on Feb 27, 2025 3:57:30 PM
The Challenge: Too Much Data, Not Enough Time Every day, Community Action Agencies (CAAs) work to reduce poverty, advocate for funding, and improve lives. But there’s a problem:
by Drew Stiehl on Feb 7, 2025 11:45:00 AM
Our customers care about their communities, and so do we. Community leaders—from hardworking staff to elected officials—rely on equity data to make critical decisions on a wide range of topics. Presently, it is unclear whether this data will continue to be released, how frequently, or …
by Char Whitney on Jan 22, 2025 12:09:39 PM
Community Foundation Boulder County is committed to building a stronger, more equitable community. Central to that mission is data—a vital tool for understanding challenges, identifying opportunities, and guiding impactful action. For years, the foundation’s Trends report was a truste …
by the mySidewalk Team on Oct 14, 2024 3:19:04 PM
As public health professionals, you rely on data to guide your decisions, but the process of collecting and analyzing that data can often feel slow and disconnected from the real-time needs of your community. Outdated systems and siloed information can make it harder to respond quickl …
by the mySidewalk Team on Oct 2, 2024 7:00:00 AM
In today's digital world, it’s easy for our social media feeds to be filled with content that aligns with our existing beliefs. Algorithms on platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook show us what we already agree with, reinforcing our confirmation bias. It can feel impossible to …
by Matt Barr on Sep 24, 2024 10:18:39 AM
The Highlights You've probably noticed some big improvements if you've been using our smart data assistant, Sidekick. Here's what’s new:
by Kaitlyn Foster on Sep 4, 2024 11:41:00 AM
Every hero needs a sidekick—a reliable partner who’s always there to provide backup, offer guidance, and help you navigate the complexities of your mission. In the world of community data, that help is here, and it’s called Sidekick. Whether you’re crafting a story about your communit …
by Stephen Hardy on Aug 5, 2024 1:15:00 PM
I could not be more energized coming back from time with our health partners at NACCHO360 in Detroit.
by Jennifer Funk on Jul 30, 2024 5:00:00 AM
AI is a powerful tool for making community data easier to use, but it’s also new and imperfect. It takes a little practice — as it would with a human assistant! — to figure out how to communicate with (or prompt) Sidekick to get the results you want, and often, you have to learn from …
by Patrick Corran on Jul 29, 2024 10:00:00 AM
mySidewalk’s CRAIG 1300 solution uses the NFPA 1300 Standard on Community Risk Assessment and Community Risk Reduction Plan Development as its framework.
by Matt Barr on Jul 17, 2024 9:24:23 AM
Tech publications are excited about a new development from research at Microsoft. The technique, SpreadsheetLLM, is described in detail in a newly published research paper. As research papers go, it's on the more accessible side. Pro tip: read the abstract, look at the images, read th …
by Stephen Hardy on Jun 27, 2024 9:44:46 AM
It’s amazing what you can do in a week.
by Matt Barr on Jun 13, 2024 12:24:44 PM
Sidekick Goes to Washington: How the Department of Commerce Can Make Their Data AI-Ready The Department of Commerce has issued a request for information: AI and Open Government Data Assets Request for Information, seeking expert input on making data AI-ready. At mySidewalk, we have ex …
by the mySidewalk Team on May 14, 2024 6:00:00 AM
This is the fifth blog post in a series dedicated to mySidewalk's new AI-powered community data assistant, Sidekick.
by the mySidewalk Team on May 14, 2024 6:00:00 AM
This is the second blog post in a series dedicated to mySidewalk's new AI-powered community data assistant, Sidekick.
by the mySidewalk Team on May 14, 2024 6:00:00 AM
This is the third blog post in a series dedicated to mySidewalk's new AI-powered community data assistant, Sidekick.