The Coalition believes those closest to a problem are closest to the solution. Evaluating our efforts and staying accountable to our BELOVED COMMUNITY is crucial. Typically needs assessments and evaluation research is done by someone outside the community. That person quantifies people and their experiences and makes determinations. Instead, The Coalition utilizes a sense maker to collect data from our neighbors. Residents tell us a story, tell us what their story means to them, and a team of resident’s review this “data” to influence and evaluate Coalition efforts. Residents lead these efforts as BELOVED COMMUNITY Researchers.