Our Community, Our Wellbeing: Understanding the Data

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On Thursday, October 30 we hosted the Our Community, Our Wellbeing: Understanding the Data event. The event featured a presentation by local experts on three key reports that provide context on the challenges and opportunities we share across the region:

  • Community Wellbeing Profile: Explores trends in health, education, economic security, and housing in Albemarle County. The profile uses the American Human Development Index to provide a broad picture of community wellbeing.

  • Orange Dot Report: Explores the income gap between what families earn and what they need to be self-sufficient. This report highlights key economic pressures households face and helps us understand the local landscape of financial stability and opportunity.

  • MAPP2Health Report: The 2025 Community Health Assessment offers insights into local health challenges and the community context that shapes healthier lives.

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Why is this information important?

When we understand what’s really happening in our community, we’re better able to work together to make good decisions for the future. This event gives everyone—not just policymakers or professionals—a chance to see the data, ask questions, and share their own perspective. It helps create a shared understanding of where we’re doing well and where we need to focus more effort. Whether you’re a resident, business owner, parent, or student, it’s a meaningful way to get involved and be part of shaping our community’s future.

On Thursday, October 30 we hosted the Our Community, Our Wellbeing: Understanding the Data event. The event featured a presentation by local experts on three key reports that provide context on the challenges and opportunities we share across the region:

  • Community Wellbeing Profile: Explores trends in health, education, economic security, and housing in Albemarle County. The profile uses the American Human Development Index to provide a broad picture of community wellbeing.

  • Orange Dot Report: Explores the income gap between what families earn and what they need to be self-sufficient. This report highlights key economic pressures households face and helps us understand the local landscape of financial stability and opportunity.

  • MAPP2Health Report: The 2025 Community Health Assessment offers insights into local health challenges and the community context that shapes healthier lives.

View the event recording:

Why is this information important?

When we understand what’s really happening in our community, we’re better able to work together to make good decisions for the future. This event gives everyone—not just policymakers or professionals—a chance to see the data, ask questions, and share their own perspective. It helps create a shared understanding of where we’re doing well and where we need to focus more effort. Whether you’re a resident, business owner, parent, or student, it’s a meaningful way to get involved and be part of shaping our community’s future.

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  • How does the information in the reports reflect your own experience of living in this community?

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  • As a community member, how can you use this information in your own circles (at work, in your neighborhood, or in local decision-making)?

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  • How can we ensure that different perspectives, especially those not always heard, are included in this conversation in the future?

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  • What’s one small step you can take personally to help strengthen wellbeing in our community?

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