CGR designed and created an interactive website featuring data, charts and analysis on more than 70 indicators measuring the health and vitality of the Greater Capital Region surrounding Albany, NY. Funded by the United Way of the Greater Capital Region, the Community Indicators project tracks strengths and challenges in the area's economy, educational system, social supports and more. The project aims to provide the community with a baseline of information from which to strategize, plan and work cooperatively to improve lives. A regional overview highlights the key trends within the broad topics of basic needs, family supports, financial stability and literacy, areas which mirror the United Way's funding priorities.

A joint venture of the Rochester (NY) Area Community Foundation and United Way of Greater Rochester, ACT Rochester Community Profile encompasses 12 topics and 180 indicators measuring the community’s status in areas ranging from prenatal care to teen pregnancy to affordable housing to jobs in the region. The goal is to draw attention to critical needs and encourage strategic focus on solutions by community leaders. CGR provides data, charts and analysis for the project, and will complete new updates in mid-2010.

Seneca County NY is a recent example of an area where CGR has worked with counties, United Ways, and community coalitions to measure progress against outcomes, highlight demographic changes and trends, and assess community well-being across specific focus areas. CGR completed the Seneca County profile in November 2007, and has recently completed profiles that have looked at 7 other NY counties. We engage community stakeholders in selecting outcomes and indicators, develop unbiased assessments and discuss the implications of our findings. Over the years, we have become a trusted resource for organizations that seek to determine the impact of various initiatives, set priorities and develop future strategies.