# Community Health Research Initiative > Building Power through Research ## Posts - [Hello world!](https://research4all.net/hello-world/): Welcome to WordPress. This is your first post. Edit or delete it, then start writing! ## Pages - [African American Dementia Research Project](https://research4all.net/current-projects/african-american-dementia-research-project/): About <insert information about your project here> Although our various community partnerships have existed for several years, we officially establish our Community Council in 2024 when we saw a need to formalize our shared goals. Our studies <insert information about your research interests here.> What we study is deeply embedded in what matters to our community. Our current focus is… Our Community Council - [Media](https://research4all.net/media/) - [Current Projects](https://research4all.net/current-projects/) - [Partners & Supporters](https://research4all.net/about-us/partners-supporters/): Browse this page to learn more about the people, organizations, and institutions we collaborate with and/or support. Project & Study Partners SALVERE Public Health Consultants Lower Rio Grande Valley Area Health Education Center (LRGV-AHEC) South Coastal Area Health Education Center (SC-AHEC) The Alzheimer’s Association San Antonio & South Texas Chapter Study Sponsors Methodist Healthcare Ministries University of Michigan Center for Contextual Factors in Alzheimer’s Disease UT Health San Antonio - [About Us](https://research4all.net/about-us/): Our vision The production of knowledge is critical to the fight for justice. The Community Health Research Initiative is a collaborative effort to produce knowledge to improve community health. As academic and community partners, we are committed to democratic and relationship-centered research in which all partners are equally important. Our initiative hopes to support community and academic partners who believe in the power of building knowledge (e.g., scientific evidence) to achieve health justice. Our work We are a newly established and growing group. Based in San Antonio and South Texas, we are trying to create opportunities for community research to […] - [Contact Us](https://research4all.net/contact-us/): Please email us at researchwithcommunity@gmail.com - [Photo Gallery](https://research4all.net/gallery/): Browse the photos below of our various community events and convenings. Rio Grande City, TX in Starr County: Press Conference and Community Plática(March 2026) Check out these photos from our recent press conference and plática in Starr County on March 5th and 6th, 2026! San Antonio, TX: Community Engagement Program : Memory Forum (December 2025) We have successfully engaged our group of Arab American community in conversations about dementia, research, and advocacy, the program included, music, poetry, food and interactive yet very interesting breakout group discussions with a chance to express their ideas & opinions with everyone. San Antonio, TX: […] - [Updates](https://research4all.net/updates/): Read more to learn about our shared accomplishments, project updates, and access the resources we produce. South Texas Community Council Featured in the News! Watch a recent news feature on the South Texas Community Council for Dementia Research! They held a press conference and community platica in Rio Grande City in March 2026. Starr County, where Rio Grande City sits, is deeply impacted by the dementia crisis — with up to 25% of the population currently living with the condition. At the press conference held on March 5th, local family caregivers, elected officials, researchers, and members of the Community Council […] - [Events](https://research4all.net/future-events/): Stay tuned for updates on upcoming events within our community. The Memory Forum is a free community event hosted by the Community Council for Arab Dementia Research, in partnership with the UT San Antonio School of Nursing. At this gathering we will learn more about dementia, share our experiences and perspectives, and explore how we can support future research and advocacy. In order to participate in this event, you will be asked to enroll in a survey study about dementia and experiences with research if you are eligible. Event Details Registration is required to attend. Please sign up at: tinyurl.com/MEMORY-FORUM […] - [Arab Dementia Research Project](https://research4all.net/current-projects/arab-dementia-research-project/): About Arabs are not represented in dementia research. Our community council is working to change that. Without research that focuses on our community, we won’t be able to develop effective programs, treatments, and policies to support us. We are working together to build connections, raise awareness, and learn about experiences of dementia in our community. We are trying to understand: Our studies Our community council is partnering with academics in San Antonio to conduct two foundational studies. Collecting data will help us answer our research questions, but more importantly, will chart a path for us to take action. Since Winter […] - [South Texas Dementia Research Project](https://research4all.net/current-projects/south-texas-dementia-project/): South Texas, a predominantly Latino community, is home to the most counties with the highest prevalence of dementia in the United States. Unfortunately, there are few or no supportive services accessible to individuals and families impacted by dementia in most South Texas communities. Research is critical to the development of effective programs, services, and policies. Despite having higher risk for dementia, Latino communities are largely excluded from dementia research, limiting our ability to support their unique needs and experiences. Our goal is to support the people of South Texas to participate in and lead community-centered research. Steering Council Our Steering […] [comment]: # (Generated by Hostinger Tools Plugin)