CCBR conducted a needs assessment to understand the service needs of people living in the Region of Waterloo who have been affected by traumatic life experiences. The study was funded by The Trauma Service Initiative Steering Committee.

CCBR conducted an evaluation of the Blueprint Project, which included developing data collection tools, data analysis, and writing the final report. The evaluation was funded by Women’s Multicultural Resource and Counseling Centre of Durham (WMRCC).

CCBR designed and delivered customized training, coaching, and mentoring activities about community-based research for partners of the Rural Secretariat of Newfoundland and Labrador. Partners learned about background information of the biannual international Community University Expo (CUExpo) conference, which Corner Brook hosted in 2013.

The purpose of this evaluation was to assess the outcomes and implementation of CityKidz’ core programs for children living in poverty in Hamilton and to identify future directions for improving on and replicating these programs in low-income communities across Canada. The evaluation was funded by World Vision.

CUExpo is a Canadian-led international conference designed to showcase the best practices in community-university partnerships worldwide, and to create opportunities for innovative and successful collaborations which strengthen our communities. CCBR was the main organizer of CUExpo2011, was a key advisor to the CUExpo2013, and is a member of CUExpo RFP Selection Committee.

The purpose of the needs assessment was to understand and assess the housing and accommodation needs of people in Thunder Bay who use substances, and to develop a community plan to address the needs identified. The needs assessment was funded by City of Thunder Bay.

CCBR was contracted to develop an evaluation framework/evaluation plan for Sanguen’s Health Centre’s Hepatitis C program. CCBR conducted an outcome evaluation of the program and made recommendations for future programming.

CCBR worked with CAMH in three communities (Hamilton, Kitchener/Waterloo and Timmins/Cochrane) to identify, review, and synthesize existing information about mental health system gaps within each community related to transition. The assessment was funded by Centre for Addictions and Mental Health (CAMH).

CCBR carried out an evaluation of the Shibogama Health Innovation Project (SHIP) to assess this community-driven model of care implemented between June 2012 and March 2013, in Kingfisher Lake, in order to make recommendations for the next phase of implementation. The evaluation was funded by Shibogama Health Authority.

CCBR conducted an in-depth analysis on the prevalence of violence against women in Perth and Huron with the Social Research and Planning Council.

CCBR facilitated the development of a three-to-five-year strategic plan for the Kitchener-Waterloo YWCA by gathering community and stakeholder input. This strategic plan took effect in January 2013.