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Research
Learning from others is at the core of everything we do. We look to
incorporate the best practices from local experts and around the nation into
the life-changing work we do right here in Cincinnati. We also believe that
people participating in our events, programs and initiatives will help us
continue to develop better and best practices on an ongoing basis.
Check out this site over time as we create a forum for knowledge on key
issues like:
- Fighting Poverty
- Youth Education and Healthy Families
- Mentoring
- Stable Employment and Career Growth
- Healthy Living Post-Prison
- Integrated Case Management
- Building Meaningful Interpersonal Relationships through Recreation
Some Facts About Multi-Service Centers
Research indicates:
- Multi-service center sites are a national best practice.
- Property values are not negatively impacted by the presence of a multi-service center.
- Residential programs are not a safety concern.
Click here to read "Research on Multi-Service Center Sites - Executive Summary" (Adobe Acrobat)
Fighting Poverty
- Poverty in Cincinnati: We hope to provide a forum for learning more
about Cincinnati's serious and chronic poverty issue.
- Benchmarking Study: Integrated Service Providers - In order to incorporate the best practices in fighting poverty, CityLink leaders visited multi-service centers in Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, San Antonio, and San Diego.
- City Link Primary Research: Values - City Link interviewed 160 potential clients, volunteers and staff members to help craft the values that are shaping CityLink's design.
- Links to other leaders in Fighting Poverty
If you are interested in learning more or getting involved in City Link research efforts, contact Michael Schmidt at
schmidt.m.5@pg.com.
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