2024’s Most Popular Content on Community Commons

On Community Commons, you can find thousands of curated tools, resources, data, and stories. Hundreds more are added each month. In 2024 alone, we added

  • 641 new resources
  • 82 new tools
  • 67 new stories
  • 9 new data sets
  • 71 new metrics

Over the past year, we looked at the analytics to see what you—our users—were most interested in, and have rounded up some of the most popular content on Community Commons. A few key themes stood out. Users continue to seek out data tools to inform data-driven community change work, as well as measure well-being efforts and track progress. Resources supporting deep equity work and priority populations were also popular, as was content to support a holistic approach to community change work, like the Vital Conditions for Well-Being framework. 

We offer a sincere thank you to the thousands of users who have visited Community Commons over the past year, as well as our staff, fellows, interns, contributors, partners, and clients. Your support and interest make our work possible. Please reach out to us with any feedback or to inquire about becoming a CC Contributor at [email protected]. As always, you can suggest a resource here.

Explore our most popular content from 2024 below!


Top Spaces

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Public Health and Equity Resource Navigator
Resource
Brought to you by Community Commons
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Health Impact Assessment: A Community Commons Space
Resource - Data Bank/repository
Brought to you by Community Commons
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Inland Empire Vital Conditions Network
Resource - Website/webpage
Brought to you by Community Commons

Top Channels and Libraries 

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Indigenous Knowledge Library
Library
Brought to you by Community Commons
Published on 08/04/2022
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BIPOC Health Equity Library
Library
Brought to you by Community Commons
Published on 09/27/2022
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LGBTQ+ Health Equity Library
Library
Brought to you by Community Commons
Published on 03/01/2022
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Accessibility and Disability Equity Library
Library
Published on 09/01/2022
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Maps and Data
Story - Original
Brought to you by Community Commons
Mapping and Data Tools Library
Library
Brought to you by Community Commons
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Community Indicator Library
Library
Brought to you by Community Commons
Published on 01/10/2024
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Priority Populations Channel
Resource - Data Bank/repository
Brought to you by Community Commons

Top Community Commons Originals

Well-Being

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Innovative Initiatives on College Campuses Addressing Food Insecurity
Story - Original
Brought to you by Community Commons
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An Introduction to Policy, Systems, and Environmental (PSE) Change
Story - Original
Brought to you by Community Commons
Cincinnati Mural Wall. Photo by Stacy Wegley
An Introduction to Stewardship
Story - Original
Brought to you by Community Commons

Equity

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An Introduction to Advocacy as a Change Strategy for Nonprofits
Story - Original
Brought to you by Community Commons
Published on 09/29/2023
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Beyond Inclusion: Pronoun Use for Health and Well-Being
Story - Original
Brought to you by Community Commons
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Engaging People with Lived Experience Toolkit
Tool - Toolkit/toolbox
Brought to you by 100MHL
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Centering Black Voices
Story - Original
Brought to you by Community Commons

Data

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An Introduction to Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA)
Story - Original
Brought to you by Community Commons
Published on 09/19/2023
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An Introduction to Data Equity
Story - Original
Brought to you by Community Commons
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Our Favorite Data Sources
Story - Original
Brought to you by Community Commons
Published on 04/08/2024

Staff Picks

Taking Action

Taking Action (TA) collections focus on one Big Issue that is relevant to community and population well-being and outline a number of tangible ways changemakers can take action in the realm of that topic. These collections use a series of sections to share some of our favorite related tools, toolkits, resources, datasets, maps, policy briefs, and stories related to the topic and key intersectional topics.

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Taking Action for Climate Justice: Our Top Tools, Resources, Stories, and Data
Story - Original
Brought to you by Community Commons
Published on 02/20/2024
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Taking Action for Suicide Prevention
Story - Original
Brought to you by Community Commons
Published on 07/22/2024
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Taking Action for Reproductive Justice: Our Favorite Tools, Resources, and Data
Story - Original
Brought to you by Community Commons
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Taking Action to End Gun Violence: Our Top Tools, Resources, Stories, and Data
Story - Original
Brought to you by Community Commons

PHERN

PHERN, or the Public Health and Equity Resource Navigator, aims to help changemakers navigate resources focused on ending the pandemic, advancing equity, and building a resilient, robust, sustainable public health system for the future

Thriving

Thriving goes beyond just surviving; it’s about growth, resilience, and creating a future where everyone can flourish. In perilous times, focusing on thriving together strengthens our bonds, inspires hope, and ensures that no one is left behind. When communities invest in collective well-being, they build a foundation for lasting progress and shared success.

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An Introduction to Social Capital
Story - Original
Brought to you by Community Commons
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How Does Our Sense of Belonging Shape our Mental Health?
Story - Original
Brought to you by Community Commons
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Network Approach to Understanding Well-Being and Growing Vital Conditions
Story - Original
Brought to you by Community Commons
Published on 11/19/2024

Trending Topics in 2024

Targeted Universalism
Story - Video
Brought to you by Othering and Belonging Institute
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Decolonization
Topic - Possibilities
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Jewish Americans
Topic - People
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Culturally Appropriate Foods
Topic - Quality Of Life

Top Resources and Tools 

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Commons Good Podcast: Ali Abazeed and Sara Elhasan
Story - Audio
Brought to you by Community Commons
Published on 09/30/2024
Purple States of America
Resource - Map
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Hate Map
Tool - Data/mapping Tool
Brought to you by SPLC
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The Belonging Barometer: The State of Belonging in America
Resource - Report
Brought to you by Over Zero
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ReThink Health Toolbox Webinar: Multisolving
Resource - Webinar
Brought to you by ReThink Health
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Revitalize Parks to Strengthen Democracy
Resource - Blog
Brought to you by SSIR
Screenshot of the front page of How Will Climate Hazards Reshape Your Neighborhood by 2050?
How Will Climate Hazards Reshape Your Neighborhood by 2050?
Resource - Data Bank/repository
Brought to you by WaPo
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Farm Labor Data Dashboard
Resource - Data Bank/repository
Brought to you by National Center for Farmworker Health

Learn More about Community Commons

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In Common Newsletter
Story - Original
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Most Popular on Community Commons in 2023
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Published on 12/18/2023
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About Community Commons
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