CCBR gathered qualitative data through interviews with key informants including regional mental health service providers and other health services to examine trends in Waterloo region with regards to suicide to learn about the implications the trends have on prevention efforts and strategies.

This project developed a strategy to strengthen Indigenous and non-Indigenous relations through supporting university students from Northern communities to successfully graduate and return home to help meet their community’s labour market needs.

CCBR developed a synthesis report for Food Banks Canada that summarized the 2017 and 2018 Capacity Boost Grant Recipient Reports. Approximately 60-80 reports were summarized each year.

The purpose of this project was to develop and conduct action-oriented, user-driven, participatory research on how to reduce social isolation for parents and caregivers who stay at home with their children and for isolated seniors.

The purpose of this study was to develop and conduct action-oriented, user-driven, participatory research to test solutions with Syrian refugee youth on issues and challenges that emerged as priority concerns (school integration, family responsibilities and mental health).

CCBR partnered with Mercy Corps, Conrad Grebel University College, and Community Justice Initiatives to conduct youth-led action research within a 26-month program designed to increase community security and reduce violence within four communities in the country of Haiti.

This research project provided a reliable baseline estimate for the prevalence of homelessness and housing instability in Belleville, and a demographic description of the population experiencing homelessness and housing instability. This research was funded by the County of Hastings via Bridge Street United Church Food Ministry.

This SSHRC-funded project was a two-year provincial research collaboration to study and promote partnerships among faith-based groups and government-funded immigrant settlement organizations. Research activities included surveys, focus groups and case studies, while knowledge mobilization activities promoted effective faith/settlement partnership within policy and practice.

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).

The purpose of this project was to conduct research for York Region Local Immigration Partnership (LIP) to inform current and future planning for newcomers regarding settlement, accessing programs, and opportunities to improve the settlement and integration process. CCBR developed, implemented, and analyzed surveys of 600-700 newcomers. 

The purpose of this SSHRC-funded project was to develop a national research partnership that investigated how to better equip church groups across Canada to help immigrants and refugees settle and integrate into Canadian society.

Partners pursed the goal of mobilizing members of the Christian Reformed Church toward greater engagement with social justice initiatives in their various communities across Canada. This project was funded by the SSHRC Partnership Development Grant.