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.

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    Projects

    9156_ Information Gathering for an Outreach Van in Waterloo Region

    CCBR gathered information from other communities that had implemented an outreach vehicle program for a funding proposal. This study was funded by Kitchener Downtown Community Health Centre.

    9157_ Exploring the Community Impact of United Way of Kitchener-Waterloo and Area Through an Analysis of Outcomes Information from Funded Programs

    The purpose of this project was to 1) evaluate the efficacy of the new reporting format 2) provide information to United Way about the impact of its community investments in 2007-2008, and 3) make recommendations in several areas.

    9168_ Project Consultation on Outcome Evaluation Training

    CCBR worked with United Way London & Middlesex to create an organizational culture that emphasizes achievement of outcomes. Tasks included running workshops for funded agencies, consulting with funded agencies individually, and helping United Way staff develop their own outcome evaluation frameworks.

    9169_ Building Capacity for Community-Based Research in Ontario’s Northern First Nations

    In this SSHRC-funded project, CCBR worked with Tikanagan Child and Family Services to build internal research capacity and develop a long-term research agenda.

    9172_ Assistance in Development of Community Engagement Framework and Practical Measurement Strategies

    CCBR developed a revised community engagement framework and measurement plans for the United Way of Kitchener-Waterloo & Area.

    9176_ University Community Partnership Social Action Research Network (UCP SARNet)
    CCBR organized multi-disciplinary forums and conferences to promote participation within SARnet, a global internet community intended to bridge the social action knowledge, vision, ideas, and teaching opportunities of community practitioners, university faculty, and students. A conference in 2008 marked the official launch of this virtual community.
    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.

    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.

    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.
    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.