Projects 

    CCBR typically has 15-20 ongoing projects and has completed over 500 projects since 1982. Each project is guided by our commitment to impacting social change in practical and powerful ways. We conduct research with people not on people, cultivating respect with communities at every step of the process.

    Projects can be searched for using words from the project title or using the service area, theme, or date range for the project. You can also type 'Service Area' or 'Theme' into the search bar to get a list of options in each of these fields.

    Projects

    9180_ Canadian Crossroads International (CCI) Volunteer Engagement Consultation

    CCBR developed a strategy and operational plan for CCI to achieve its public engagement objectives through volunteer engagement, as well as options and an operational plan for improving volunteer training and support.

    9181_ Evaluation and Analysis of Rapport’s Data Tracking

    This project involved analyzing archival data from Rapport Youth and Family Services’ extensive client tracking system in order to evaluate the impact of the agency’s clinical services for youth at risk. The study was funded through a grant from the Provincial Centre of Excellence for Child and Youth Mental Health at CHEO.

    9182_ Evaluation Support for Homewood Community Addiction Services

    CCBR created an evaluation framework including logic model building sessions and a measurement plan for Homewood Community Addiction Services group support programs.

    9183_ Addressing Homelessness in Hamilton
    CCBR designed a survey to gather feedback on Hamilton’s strategic plan to address homelessness, including an analysis of outcomes and preparation of a descriptive report on the findings.
    9184_ Immigrant Skills Summit
    CCBR worked as part of a community mobilization project to organize a one-day event bringing together a cross-section of stakeholders. The goal of the summit was to build a local Waterloo Region strategy to make sure that immigrant skills are more optimally used. The Summit was funded by KW United Way, Regional Municipality of Waterloo, KW Community Foundation, Canadian Heritage, and other local sponsors.
    9185_ Evaluation of Peel United Way Project Impact

    CCBR evaluated the program and produced a synthesis report about the impact of United Way of Peel Region in the theme area of "Strengthening Families and Children".

    9186_ Pre-Arrival Immigrant Information

    This project, completed in collaboration with the Chartwell Group, identified pre-arrival services tailored to the needs of potential immigrants that will facilitate their entry into Ontario’s labour market and the broader community. The project was funded by the Ontario Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration via Chartwell Inc.

    9187_ Developing United Way Outcomes Reports
    The purpose of this project was to develop five community outcomes reports in the areas of neighbourhoods, stronger families, welcoming newcomers, economic security, and children and youth reaching their potential.
    9188_ Evaluation of Waterloo Region Immigrant Employment Network

    This 3-year systems change evaluation examined the activities and outcomes of the Waterloo Region Immigrant Employment Network (WRIEN) in order to determine the extent to which a collaborative, multi-stakeholder, and region-wide process strengthened immigrant lives, the local economy, and the community at large.

    9189_ Brant Response to Violence Everywhere (BRAVE)

    This environmental scan and action planning project explored the patterns of domestic violence in Brantford and the County of Brant and identified options for action. The project was funded by Nova Vita Domestic Violence Prevention Services.

    9190_ Identifying the Keys to Success: A Participatory Review of a Community-Based Approach to Empowerment of Consumer-Survivors through Creative Expression

    A two-year project engaged Spark of Brilliance participants and stakeholders in Guelph, Orangeville, and Fergus in defining success, understanding the outcomes and experiences of participants and other stakeholders, and identifying the common elements of successful Spark of Brilliance initiatives.

    9191_ Evaluation of Tikinagan Child and Family Services: Mamow Obiki-ahwahsoowin Project
    This participatory evaluation project was designed to describe in detail how a model of customary care is practiced in the communities served by Tikinagan (an Indigenous child welfare agency in Northern Ontario).