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

    9177_ Outcomes Measurement Training and Evaluation

    CCBR facilitated program planning and outcomes measurement training and analyzed outcome evaluation information from funded programs for United Way of Cambridge and North Dumfries and United Way of Kitchener-Waterloo & Area.

    9178_ Evaluation of a Volunteer Management Model

    CCBR evaluated a volunteer coordinator model implemented in two neighbourhood centres. The evaluation was funded by Preston Heights Community Group and Christopher-Champlain Community Centre.

    9179_ Evaluation Consultation with Best Start Hamilton

    This consultation involved a half day workshop to develop an integrated evaluation workplan across three Best Start demonstration sites in Hamilton, Timiskaming, and Lambton/Chatham-Kent. The consultation was funded by the Ontario Ministry of Children and Youth Services Hamilton/Niagara Regional Office.

    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.