Research for Change

Research for Change is a consulting company strengthening the community benefit and social service sectors. Our work leverages research insights to increase sustainable livelihoods. We are a team of innovative inter-disciplinary applied researchers and facilitators who specialize in designing and managing multi-stakeholder projects that bolster social and economic advancement in our communities. Research for Change provides essential services based on our three pillars: 1) EXPLORE: Community-Based Research; Program Design and Evaluation 2) ENGAGE: Stakeholder Engagement and Partnership Development for Collective Impact 3) TRANSFORM: Policy and Funding Advancement We are passionate about promoting diversity, equity and accessibility. Our work is grounded in a collaborative and participatory approach that is responsive to the unique needs of our clients and their stakeholders. We are adept at highlighting successes and providing innovative recommendations by asking the right questions and giving voice to stories of change. Research for Change provides leadership to teams comprised of public officials, students, volunteers, frontline staff, senior management, and key partners to build capacity to identify gaps and address community needs. Our expertise spans wide-ranging thematic areas including poverty alleviation, gender equality, food security, housing and homelessness, mental and physical health, community inclusion, and social enterprise development.