This project was a needs assessment for an online part-time Masters of Social Work (MSW) program at the School of Social Work, Renison University College in Waterloo, Ontario. It involved data collection via an online survey, analysis and report writing as well as a literature review.

CCBR partnered with the Region of Waterloo to capture and tell the story of Supportive Housing of Waterloo (SHOW)’s first building. CCBR conducted focus groups and interviews with stakeholders to understand the process and progress of planning and making a permanent, affordable supportive housing complex. 

CCBR conducted an evaluation for Learning Disabilities Association of Ontario (LDAO)’s web-based teaching tool (WBTT), an online early screening and intervention program for use by primary teachers in Ontario’s publicly funded school boards.

CCBR partnered with United Way of Kitchener Waterloo and Area and United Way of Cambridge and North Dumfries to deliver two full-day workshops on methodology and data collection, and two half-day workshops on data analysis and presentation of findings.

CCBR disseminated evaluation findings peer-reviewed publications, public reports, a website and other online forums, conferences, and a public feedback session of a previous longitudinal evaluation of recovery-focused case-management services in Waterloo-Wellington-Dufferin. This project was funded by Trellis Mental Health and Developmental Services.

The goal of this project was to make Canadian registered charities more aware of their legal obligations under the Income Tax Act and to increase compliance with the requirements of the Act. This project used adult education principles to develop and delivered a range of training activities, building on the activities that were previously undertaken by the Canada Revenue Agency.

CCBR provided consultation services regarding the development of evaluation guidelines and indicators to be used to track community health.

CCBR conducted a research project entitled “Payday Lending: In Search of a Local Alternative”. The purpose of this study was to look at the existing practice of payday loan facilities and to explore the need of a ‘made-in-Waterloo’ solution as an alternative. This study was funded by the Wellesley Institute.

CCBR 1) worked with staff and volunteers at United Way of Peel Region to identify community impact statements to guide planning and investment, 2) led consultations with community stakeholders to seek feedback, and 3) updated tracking forms and reporting tools. This project was funded by the United Way and Region of Peel.

CCBR worked with staff to develop and implement a comprehensive plan for ongoing evaluation at these two organizations that offer prevention, education, and support services to people living with HIV and AIDs.

CUExpo 2011 was a Canadian-led conference designed to showcase the exemplars in community-university partnerships worldwide and to introduce creative ways of strengthening our local communities.

CCBR provided two evaluation reports on the effectiveness of the High on Life Challenge, a prevention program designed to help youth find healthy alternatives to drugs and alcohol.