Welcome to The Change Lab.
For anyone feeling overwhelmed, shut down, or unsure where to begin — you’re not alone.
The Change Lab is a Human Connection Engine: it doesn’t demand your energy — it helps you find it again.
Where the Numb disconnects, we reconnect.
We start by affirming your values. Then we offer a next step that fits your life — your time, your energy, your comfort.
You can begin from your couch. Invite a friend. Step into your community. And when you’re ready — use your power.
Out beyond ideas of wrongdoing and rightdoing, there is a field. I’ll meet you there.— Rumi
What’s New
Engagement Levels
BURNING GLASS INSTITUTE
Why It Matters
In an era of rapid automation and shifting skill demands, evidence-based solutions are critical to ensure inclusive economic opportunity.
Alignment
The Institute’s data-centric approach complements The Change Lab’s focus on community-led solutions and systems change.
Role in Ecosystem
Acting as a knowledge hub, BGI translates big data into actionable insights for nonprofits, governments, and industry leaders.
Democracy Forward
Why It Matters
As threats to voting rights, transparency, and accountability grow, Democracy Forward ensures that everyone’s voice is heard through the courts and the halls of power.
Climate Mental Health Network
The Climate Mental Health Network supports emotional well-being in the face of climate change by empowering communities with resources, conversations, and intergenerational healing tools.
Houston Wilderness
Local ecosystems like coastal marshes, pine savannahs, and prairie meadows provide critical services—from flood resilience to climate mitigation. Houston Wilderness supports large‑scale planting, green infrastructure, and planning frameworks—empowering underserved communities and building climate‑smart infrastructure regionall
BUILDERS MOVEMENT
Builders is a national movement of Americans from all walks of life who are committed to repairing our civic fabric by building trust, relationships, and common purpose. Whether in small towns or big cities, online or in person, Builders believe that community doesn’t just happen—it’s something we make, together. This nonpartisan initiative brings together people who are willing to act locally and connect across differences to strengthen democracy from the ground up.
Houston in Action
The Houston in Action member organization network operates on the belief that we can do greater things together than we can apart and that the more influence our communities have over the systems and services that are meant to support us, the better able we are to lead the lives we want to live.
We’re a brand new organization focused on connection, civic participation, and shared understanding. This is our temporary website while we build out a full online platform to better serve our community. In the meantime, we’d love your support and input as we grow. You can support our work or schedule a conversation to learn more and get involved.