Participatory Evaluations are More Impactful Evaluations: Why We Collaborate with Co-Researchers
In celebration of TNC’s 10th anniversary on May 20th, 2020, we are creating a series of posts that reflect our practice and mission. Leading up
How is TNC being Called to Respond in the “New Normal?”
Today marks the beginning of TNC’s 10th anniversary year. This is the first of a series of posts reflecting on our practice and
Tips for Meeting in a Virtual World
Over the past two weeks, we’ve shifted to working virtually at TNC. This means that we have made significant use of videoconferencing platforms to meet
Evaluating Connectivity in Waterloo Region – Phase 2 Findings
WHAT IS CONNECTIVITY? Connectivity is the name of the Waterloo Region “Situation Tables”, which bring police, health and social service agencies together at a weekly
Falling in Love with the Rules
NOTE: A version of this post was originally published at Tamarack’s Communities Collaborating Institute Online. Here at Taylor Newberry, when we do evaluation work, we try
Simple Tips for Communicating about Impact
This blog was written by Ben Liadsky of ONN and Andrew Taylor of TNC. It was originally published on the website of the Ontario Nonprofit
Meeting the Needs of People with Complex Mental Health Challenges: Service Resolution
Building a Service Resolution Function in Toronto In Ontario, there has been a growing focus on building health and social service systems that are capable
Addressing Risk through System Collaboration: Evaluating CONNECTIVITY Waterloo Region
UPDATE: CLICK HERE FOR OUR PHASE 2 EVALUATION (2017) OF CONNECTIVITY, FOCUSING ON THE OUTCOMES OF WATERLOO REGION’S SITUATION TABLES! WHAT IS CONNECTIVITY? Connectivity is
Why Evaluators and Networkers Need Each Other
Reflections from the Ontario Nonprofit Network Annual Conference Our byline at TNC is “evidence, insight, action,” and this website includes a number of
Explaining Collective Impact
Imagine you go to visit a town full of thriving, interesting shops and busy parks. You wander past a bustling new elementary school. Eventually,
What Does Housing First Mean for Youth?
Best practice literature indicates that Housing First is the preferred housing model for people who require intensive supports and are experiencing chronic homelessness. Housing First
Why Youth Focussed Action Plans to End Homelessness Matter
TNC was contracted by United Way KFL&A to help them develop an Action Plan to End Youth Homelessness in Kingston and Area. This project was
Practical Evaluation Ideas for Food Security Projects
Across Canada, groups are developing innovative new ideas designed to help people have full access to affordable and nutritious food. One of the challenges that
Mapping the Mental Health System in Peel Region
United Way Peel commissioned Taylor Newberry Consulting to conduct a community research project to gain an improved understanding of the mental health and addictions system
Creating the Conditions for Lasting Change
Iqaluit, Nunavut is an incredible place. It has one of the most youthful demographics in Canada. It also has a vibrant and energetic community of
Youth Are Talking About Mental Health
Boys and Girls Clubs across Canada have repeatedly and increasingly identified a need for mental health resources and programming. AstraZeneca (AZ) supports a wide range
Why a Bus Pass Can Change A Life
Many Canadian communities are developing comprehensive anti-poverty strategies. Increasingly, affordable access to transit is emerging as a key component in these strategies. Access to the
We are proud to partner with People First of Canada
One of the pleasures of being a small, specialized consulting firm is that we have the privilege of partnering with clients with whom we share