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

    9011_ ConnectABILITY Study

    The purpose of this study was to determine Autism Spectrum Disorder-specific content for a website called ConnectABILITY.ca. Teens/adults on the spectrum, parents/caregivers, and service providers were surveyed and interviewed to give insight about useful information on the DSO passport funding process, service providers for ASD transitioning teens and adults, and additional tips and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs). The study was funded by Kerry’s Place Autism Services (KPAS).

    9012_ Evaluation of Supported Independent Living

    The purpose of this evaluation was to develop an evaluation framework and to support its implementation for the Supported Independent Living (SIL) program. The Bob Rumball Associations for the Deaf (BRAD) funded this project.

    9013_ Faith-Based Campus Event

    This project involved organizing and holding a two-day event for faith-based campuses and their partners to build their capacity in using community-based research to strengthen ministry service and outreach. The project was funded by Stronger Philanthropy via Crandall University. 

    9014_ Food Banks Canada Evaluation
    This project involved conducting an evaluation to determine what types of investments, resources, and supports contribute to the strongest outcomes within Food Banks Canada’s new multi-faceted capacity-building initiative designed to increase food donations from retailers.
    9015_ Supporting Student Wellness

    The purpose of this project was to explore St Paul’s University College students’ need for wellness supports, what those supports may look like, and the role, if any, of St Paul’s in supporting students’ wellness.

    9016_ Syrian Refugee Local Systems of Support

    During this nine-month research project, CCBR collaboratively explored the disruptive impact of the recent Syrian refugee crisis on the way local communities support newcomers. This was done in order to: 1) determine innovations in how local communities can better support refugees, and 2) determine how public policy can reinforce these innovations. This project was funded by SSHRC. 

    9017_ Evaluation of Transition Series Event

    CCBR conducted an evaluation for the Transition Series event designed to understand the strengths and challenges of this event and the impact on participants. This work was funded by the Central Region Community Network of Specialized Care.

    9018_ Evaluation Framework for Far from the Heart Project
    The purpose of this project was to develop a mixed-method evaluation framework to evaluate a forum theatre presentation acted by young professional actors. The theatre deals with issues around healthy sexual relationships among high school students. The evaluation was funded by Sheatre. 
    9019_ Indigenous Mentoring Model
    CCBR worked with St Paul’s University College and the Keewatin Patricia District School Board to develop an Indigenous mentorship model, connecting Indigenous high school students living in Kenora/Dryden with Indigenous post-secondary students/alumni at the University of Waterloo. This work was funded by the Ontario Ministry of Education.
    9020_ Bridging the Gap Project for Women Entrepreneurs

    The purpose of the Bridging the Gap project was to reduce the systemic gender-based barriers that women face in business and to ensure equal opportunities for economic prosperity. This project was funded by Women’s Multicultural Resource and Counseling Centre of Durham (WMRCC).

    9021_ Evaluation of Employment Internship Program

    The purpose of this evaluation was to assess the internship program for new Canadians in collaboration with the Waterloo Region Local Immigration Partnership and Conestoga College. The evaluation was funded by Region of Waterloo.

    9022_ Ontario Brain Institute Evaluation Support Program

    CCBR was an Evaluation Specialist for OBI’s Evaluation Support Program created to build a culture of evaluative thinking that strives to produce continual evidence-based improvements among participating community organizations. CCBR’s evaluation activities included the facilitation of three workshops and evaluation planning/support for the Alzheimer Society of Ontario.