CSC Research Initiatives

Community Services Council Newfoundland and Labrador initiates, undertakes and collaborates in research related to community capacity building, social and economic development, the social economy, volunteerism, the voluntary community-based sector, public policy and other issues of concern. Increasingly, there is an emphasis on evidence-based decision making and the importance of timely, relevant and useful information. CSC facilitates and conducts research in support of these objectives.

CURA The Community University Research Alliance combines the strengths of academic and community-based researchers to assess policy shifts and approaches to new models of governance and service delivery.		Expanding Their Universe This is a pilot project of the CSC and the MacMorran Community Centre. The project and subsequent report aims to address the importance of social inclusion in the lives of all school aged children and their families.

Leadership Gap This research was conducted in collaboration with the Canadian Rural Partnership. It explored the nature of leadership and volunteer service amongst people residing in Newfoundland & Labrador.		Surveys The CSC has conducted surveys with various individuals and voluntary organizations in communities around the province.

Technical Support Assessment In Spring 2001, CSC conducted a technical support needs assessment of voluntary organizations throughout Newfoundland and Labrador.

Values Added Forum 2000 In November 2000, leaders from more than 60 voluntary organizations across the province gathered for a provinicial forum hosted by the Community Services Council Newfoundland and Labrador.

Research Focus Areas

• Developing approaches to community capacity building
• Expanding support to voluntary organizations to enhance their knowledge and ability to respond to community needs
• Advancing knowledge about the non-profit sector and its role in building social capital, maintaining social cohesion, and fostering economic and social development
• Reviewing public participation / advocacy models
• Improving employment opportunities for youth, especially those at risk
• Advancing knowledge about integrated approaches to economic and social development
• Building social policy research skills
• Promoting a forum for research, knowledge transfer and informed public dialogue
• Encouraging various levels of government, the private sector, academic and the community-based sector to explore new approaches to policy issues
• Measuring the impact of social capital and voluntary organizations on childhood development.

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