Latest Resources
Ontario Ministry of Health 2017 – Connected Communities
Understanding the Connected Community Approach
A Report about how the sense of community is vanishing by large systematic pressures and changes. Introduce the sense of community back as it is important the health and well-being.
CCA – Explaining the 10 Keys Article
Understanding the Connected Community Approach
A Report that explains the 10 Keys that are the set of principles and practices that support the authentic and meaningful connection of people who want to make a positive impact in their community.
CCA What it is and Why it Matters
Understanding the Connected Community Approach
A Report that explains how the Connected Community Approach (CCA) focuses on how and why people work together to affect change.
CCA Theory of Change
Understanding the Connected Community Approach
A Report that highlights the Community Backbone Organization’s Theory of Change. Explains how the Connected Community Approach (CCA) is a Community Backbone and how a community backbone organization adds value to place based interventions and initiatives by strengthening social fabric.
CCA Glossary
Understanding the Connected Community Approach
Slidedeck of Connected Community Approach’s (CCA) glossary, what community means and what we mean by community.
C3 – CCA – Theoretical Framework
Understanding the Connected Community Approach
A Report that explains and summarizes the role of connections and ‘connectedness’ in improving individual and community outcomes.
East Scarborough Works – Learning Report 2022
Workforce Development
Learning report on a Connected Community Approach to workforce development; along with a description of what East Scarborough Works is. Has an Overview of the Theory of Change. Highlights the summary of their impact and their current problems within the industry of non-profit Connected Community Approach.
CC – Prioritizing Anti-Racism Toolkit
Workforce Development
A Toolkit to demonstrate on how to facilitate anti-racism place-based workforce development strategies. The Connected Community Approach (CCA) addresses systematic inequities of racism that has been baked into the system. Highlights “Prioritizing Power Sharing and Equity”.
Towers in the Park City Research Brief
Resilience
Research document that outlines the value of residents, climate scientists and municipal actors working together on climate solutions in high density tower neighbourhoods. This document has potential solutions to the climate change issues stemming from high density tower neighbourhoods; as well as, the importance of providing data and advocacy to local leaders.
CCA – Citizens and Formal Institutions Working Together
Resilience
Academic journal about the advancement of the Connected Community Approach (CCA), helping it build a resilience before, during, and after a crisis between communities. CCA is a practical framework for centering a community, and offers opportunities to bring together the best of community based planning and action.
Neighbourhood Trust Report
Grassroots Leaders
A reflection report on the imperfect strategies for supporting resident-led and grassroots projects. Has a personal story from Lynn who talked about her difficult upbringing and her connection with Neighbourhood Trust, and how Neighbourhood Trust supported her.
Sowing the Seeds for Climate Action in Communities
Climate Action
Learning guide for resident engagements using connected community approach. Coproduced by the Toronto Environmental Alliance and Centre for Connected Communities. Highlights the importance of residential climate engagement. Has the 10 Keys Purpose Statements.
Working with Systems Level Players Tip Sheet
Work at Multiple Scales
Slidedeck that focuses on how Connected Community Approach focuses on designing collaborative initiatives, and helps identifies potential systems, ensuring benefits for marginalized communities.
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