News & Updates
Making Household Need Data More Accessible: DHS Launches Its Interactive Databook
On April 16, 2024, the State of Hawaiʻi Department of Human Services (DHS) launched a new interactive version of their databook. As the largest state department that provides services for Hawai‘i residents across all islands, DHS collects a wealth of data regarding the conditions and needs of communities statewide. The interactive databook – along with the PDF version that will continue to be released annually – will provide valuable aggregated, anonymized, community-specific data so that the public, service providers, and policymakers may make data-guided decisions when it comes to accessing, providing, and funding benefits and services.
A Simple Guide to Data Visualization for Non-Profits
Data visualization is becoming an increasingly popular tool for organizations to share and make sense of their data. To help those interested in getting started with data visualization, Hawai‘i Data Collaborative’s data visualization and analysis lead, Tiana Tran, has created this guide that outlines the main considerations when choosing a visualization tool, points to resources for learning how to use that tool, and shares Tiana’s favorite resources for learning how to create effective visualizations.