SELECTED RESEARCH · GREATER CLEVELAND
Greater Cleveland LGBTQ+ Community Needs Assessment
2023–2024 · Northeast Ohio
At a glance
2,368 total survey responses; 2,006 cleaned and analyzed responses. The analytical sample included 1,653 LGBTQ+ respondents and 353 allies. Qualitative engagement included 26 group sessions with 178 participants and 19 interviews involving 23 people.
The challenge
Community organizations, funders, and stakeholders needed credible, community-informed evidence about health and social needs, barriers to services, and priorities for policy and investment.
The approach
A mixed-methods assessment combined survey analysis with group discussions and interviews. Community engagement informed both the research process and the interpretation of priorities.
What the work made possible
The findings provide a foundation for prioritizing services, engaging stakeholders, informing funding strategies, and improving the responsiveness of regional systems. As with any needs assessment, results should be interpreted in light of the sampling design and respondents represented.
