How can we make sure that the stories we tell with data truly honor and reflect the voices of the communities we serve? This session dives into ethical, data-driven storytelling through participatory evaluation, a model that empowers communities as active partners in data collection and narrative building. Participants will learn strategies to shift storytelling practices within their organizations, centering community voices and advancing equitable outcomes. Key insights include how to involve communities in the data process, ways to build narratives that uplift resilience and agency, and tools to present data in ways that engage both funders and stakeholders without compromising integrity. By the end of the session, attendees will be equipped to create impactful, equitable stories that serve as catalysts for systemic change in their organizations and beyond.