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.

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.

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.

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).

This project involved the evaluation of a program of the Kitchener Downtown Community Health Centre that works with individuals who are living on a low income in helping them to make healthy food and nutrition choices on a budget.

CCBR supported UCC’s Government Grants Manager in analysis of partner reports and development of a year-end results-based program performance report for CIDA co-financing. This work was funded by the Justice, Global & Ecumenical Relations Unit, United Church of Canada.

CCBR analyzed and reported on Community Action Program for Children (CAPC) intake data for 39 CAPC projects across Ontario. This work was funded by the Public Health Agency of Canada.

CCBR and CUSO conducted a national study of volunteer behaviours and preferences of returned overseas volunteers. CCBR’s role involved advising on research design and research tools, conducting qualitative interviews, administering and analyzing a bilingual survey, and contributing to report writing and dissemination of findings. The study was funded by Imagine Canada.

CCBR conducted this one-year action research project in partnership with Wilfrid Laurier University. The purpose of this project was to use Waterloo Region as a case study to explore factors that maximize positive outcomes (both social and academic) for immigrant youth in high school. The study was funded by SSHRC.

CCBR reviewed and revised a federal/provincial/territorial evaluation framework. This work was funded by Community Health Centres program, Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care.

An organizational review assessed current and emerging needs of refugee claimants, identified existing support services in the community, and developed a strategic plan that strengthens the role and effectiveness of the Coalition in its support of refugee claimants. This review was funded by Ontario Trillium Foundation.