Long-term, Systemic Impact
At ROI, we’re invested in long-term, systemic impact. With this type of impact, you don’t see big results right away. As a relatively young organization, we can and do have a deep commitment to evaluation and learning. We partner with higher education institutions to measure our initiatives in the short- and mid-term. Here’s what we’ve learned so far.
Biofeedback Breathing Program
Students showed measurable decreases in anxiety and had fewer out-of-class referrals.
57%
decrease in anxiety symptoms within students who took part in biofeedback breathing.
100%
of students wanted to continue the program after two weeks.
100%
of students said their ability to calm down has increased since beginning biofeedback.
Reconnect for Resilience
98%
of RFR participants believe that facilitators were helpful and knowledgeable.
97%
of RFR participants say they are likely to use the skills taught at the trainings.
96%
of RFR participants say that this training will help them at work.
“The reason I trust ROI is because I see the data and the results of the work, but I also see that they are not just about the numbers. They’re about the people…Lots of organizations just wanna know, well, how many people? What’s the stats? What’s this? ROI takes the time to get to know the why behind things and to get the nuance of what’s going on.”
Edgecombe County Community Member
Resilient Leaders Initiative
Invested in new data collection practices.
growth in increased comfort in taking action to combat racism in the community.
Invested in new collaborations with other organizations.
Invested in staff training and professional development.
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No matter how big, your investment has a direct impact on building resources, health, safety, and connection in rural communities.
