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

    9197_ Evaluation of KidsAbility Waitlist Management Strategies

    CCBR developed tools for the evaluation of waitlist management strategies, analyzed data, and produced an evaluation report.

    9198_ Evaluation of the Ryerson-YWCA Distance Education Pilot Project

    CCBR conducted a process and outcome evaluation of a distance education pilot project and supports offered to women in temporary residence at a Toronto YWCA (Young Women's Christian Association).

    9199_ Research Proposal Development for Mamow Obiki-ahwahsoowin Evaluation Project
    CCBR supported the development of a research proposal on an Indigenous-focused customary care model of child welfare services.
    9200_ Evaluation Consultation for Right to Play

    CCBR reviewed and advised on assessment tools and processes developed for each component of the Red Ball Child’s Play (RBCP) curriculum and develop logic models for the curriculum.

    9201_ Strengthening a Neighbourhood: Paulander Community Needs and Resource Assessment

    This community needs and resource assessment mobilized residents and community partners in an effort to identify means to strengthen the Paulander community. The assessment was funded by City of Kitchener, United Way of KW and Area, and KW Community Foundation.

    9202_ Monitoring of UCC-CIDA Co-financing Program

    CCBR gathered and analyzed data for monitoring of multi-country CIDA co-financing program, completed CIDA reporting requirements, and developed results-based grant applications for other funding sources. The research was funded by the Justice, Global & Ecumenical Relations Unit, United Church of Canada.

    9203_ A National Review and Analysis of Access to Professions and Trades Processes

    This policy research project helped Capacity Canada to better understand the Access to Professions and Trades (APT) processes across Canada and determine which components could be standardized at the national level. The project was funded by Capacity Canada and the Council of Agencies Serving South Asians.

    9204_ Examining Affordable Housing in Kitchener
    This project examined the changing reality of the rental housing market for people with low incomes in downtown Kitchener. The project was funded by Kitchener Downtown Community Health Centre.
    9205_ Needs Assessment for Child and Family Services Review Board Expansion

    CCBR conducted a research project designed to anticipate the size and complexity of the workload for a provincial tribunal with a newly expanded mandate to respond to complaints about child welfare issues.

    9206_ Consultation Support for CRWRC-CIDA Co-financing Program

    CCBR assisted in review of overseas partner plans and contexts, and completion of CIDA Voluntary Sector Program application form for a 5-year co-financing program. This review was funded by the Christian Reformed World Relief Committee.

    9207_ Development of an Evaluation Plan for the Hostels to Homes Pilot Initiative

    CCBR designed a research plan for identifying outcomes and best practices of a provincial pilot initiative involving pilot projects in six cities aimed at finding new ways to stabilize the use of emergency hostel services and to create innovative housing supports for homeless persons. This research was funded by Ministry of Community and Social Services.

    9208_ Evaluation of Improving the Quality of Life for the Disabled in Kenya

    CCBR helped design and implement an evaluation of a 3-year, national project of the Association for the Physically Disabled of Kenya and the Ministry of Health of Kenya. This project was co-financed by Christian Blind Mission International-Canada, CIDA, Christian Blind Mission International-Germany, and the German Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ).