Case Study Spotlight highlights the remarkable work of our partner organizations. We will feature one initiative that exemplifies innovation, collaboration, and measurable progress in advancing Latino health equity. These stories illustrate how our partners are putting community-powered research into action.

For 38 years, Mary's Center in Washington, DC, has served thousands of participants through an integrated model merging medical care, education, and social services, ranking among the top federally qualified health centers nationwide. In 2019, the Urban Institute validated its approach through a comprehensive year-long study, but five years later, Mary's Center still lacks the resources to demonstrate long-term cost-effectiveness, identify which components drive results, or adapt its model for different communities. Community health organizations across the country face the same challenge: innovating and getting results without research infrastructure to document what works, share lessons, or build evidence for sustainable funding. Each starts from scratch, proving to individual funders what others have already proven.