Social Determinants of Justice
We all understand the social and economic factors that influence poverty. The RISE Together Innovation Institute works to reimagine and build a future where poverty is eliminated. The opposite of poverty is justice. The Social Determinants of Justice provides us with the roadmap to address the social and economic factors that will influence the path to economic self-sufficiency for Franklin County residents.

Employment
Increasing employers’ engagement in neighborhoods of concentrated
poverty through the creation of living wage and high-paying jobs for
residents. Eliminating systemic class and racial wage gaps in employment.

Housing
Increasing the supply of and equitable opportunity to access quality housing. Enabling more families at or near poverty to afford quality housing, reducing the percentage of housing-cost-burdened families.

Health
Improving maternal health and child health among high-disparity groups struggling financially. Reducing the overall incidence and racial disparities in occurrences of preventable diseases and improving the health of those living with chronic, mental, physical, and behavioral health conditions among those struggling financially. Improve overall environmental conditions in neighborhoods of concentrated poverty so that they are safe, walkable, and have access to basic resources, including access to nutritious food.

Youth
Increasing the number of students at or near the poverty level experiencing academic success. Strengthening partnerships with parents to increase support for young people.