Projects 

    CCBR typically has 15-20 ongoing projects and has completed over 450 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

    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). 
    9192_ Consultation on Evaluation Planning for the Family Futures Program

    CCBR advised the Family Education Centre on development of tools and plans for evaluation of a parenting education and support program in Peel Region.

    9193_ Family Support and Early Childhood Development, Organizational Capacity Building

    CCBR developed a multi-leveled evaluation framework of recovery-focused intensive case management services in Wellington-Dufferin-Waterloo. The work was funded by Support Coordination Management Committee of Waterloo-Wellington-Dufferin (via Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care).

    9194_ Evaluation of Understanding the Early Years Project

    CCBR evaluated the process and outcomes of a five-year community-based research project focused on the Dixie-Bloor neighbourhood in Mississauga. The evaluation was funded by Human Resources Development Canada (HRDC).

    9195_ Evaluation Framework for United Way of Toronto's Strong Neighbourhoods Strategy

    CCBR developed an evaluation framework, logic model, and performance measurement strategy for the evaluation of nine components of the United Way of Greater Toronto Building Strong Neighbourhoods Strategy.

    9196_ Evaluation of Community Action Program for Children in Waterloo Region

    CCBR conducted annual evaluations of Community Action Program for Children (CAPC) programs designed to support families and children (from birth to 6 years of age) in the Waterloo Region. Included were programs supporting New Canadian families.