Measuring Our Communities: The State of Military and Veteran Families in the United States

Thursday, May 14, 2026 (1:00 PM - 2:00 PM) (CDT)

Description


Measuring Our Communities: The State of Military and Veteran Families in the United States is an in-depth report, developed by MFRI staff in collaboration with leading experts, provides invaluable insights into the current conditions of military-connected individuals nationwide.


Event Details

Our launch event will highlight key trends affecting military and veteran families, drawing from all 10 data domains in the Measuring Communities database, plus a special section on veterans living in tribal communities and territories. The program will also feature presentations from two Measuring Communities Data Champions who will share how they use Measuring Communities data to inform decisions within their organizations.
  • Date: Thursday, May 14, 2026
  • Time: 2-3:00 p.m. Eastern 
  • Format: YouTube Live Stream

About the Report

The 2026 Measuring Communities Report marks the conclusion of our three‑year reporting cycle and offers a comprehensive analysis of emerging trends across all 10 Measuring Communities domains. This report provides a national snapshot of the state and needs of military and veteran families in the United States.

About the Measuring Communities Tool

Measuring Communities is a free online data tool that compiles data from over 30 government and NGO sources. It's designed to help professionals like you understand the evolving needs of military and veteran families and to inform policy, programming and funding decisions.

Access to the Report and Tool

Attendees of our virtual event will receive access to the full Measuring Communities report. Additionally, if your organization is not yet registered with the Measuring Communities site, you'll be granted access as part of your event registration.

Registration is required for this FREE Event:

We look forward to having you at this event!




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Thursday, May 14, 2026 (1:00 PM - 2:00 PM) (CDT)
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