CCIS New Pride Program Annual Evaluation Report
Abstract
The CCIS New Pride Program Annual Evaluation Report provides an overview of the program’s activities and outputs, as well as feedback from clients. The report highlights successful workshops, presentations, and events held by the program, which aim to serve LGBTQ newcomers and create new resources and connections. The report also details the direct impact the program has had on clients’ lives, including increased access to services and improved mental health outcomes. Client feedback is included, providing insight into their experiences with the program and suggestions for future improvements. Overall, the report showcases the effectiveness of the New Pride Program in serving the LGBTQ newcomer community.
Notes
Community organizations
Key findings
- The program has been successful in positively impacting the lives of LGBTQ newcomers through direct service delivery and efforts to enhance existing services and supports in the community.
- The report recommends seeking opportunities to train more CCIS staff and clients around LGBTQ issues, resources, and rights in Canada, as well as promoting the program more widely within the community.
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The report emphasizes the importance of evolving evaluation processes to capture information on client outcomes on an ongoing basis and addressing any detrimental internal organizational perspectives that may limit the success of the project.
Key populations: newcomers in general
Location
- Calgary
Open access: Yes
Future research / gaps identified:
Integration timeline: not defined
Key recommendations:
- Expand the program’s reach by increasing promotion and outreach efforts to better engage with the LGBTQ newcomer community.
- Enhance staff training and development opportunities to improve their knowledge and understanding of LGBTQ issues and needs.
- Develop more comprehensive evaluation processes to better capture client outcomes and experiences.
- Explore opportunities to collaborate with other organizations to enhance service delivery and support.
- Continue to prioritize the needs and voices of LGBTQ newcomers in all aspects of the program’s development and delivery.
