Bethel New Life Evaluation
| Project Team |
|---|
| Lin Von Dreele, CURL |
| Dan Kruger, Graduate Fellow, Psychology |
| Linda Rodriquez, Graduate Fellow, CORD |
| Yolanda Suarez-Balcazar, Psychology, Loyola University |
| Richard Block, Sociology, Loyola University |
| Anita Jayaraj, Bethel New Life |
| Mary Nelson, Bethel New Life |
Overview:
This research documented the indicators of community change in a disadvantaged community on Chicago's West Side. The evaluation helped determine the impact of a community-based organization's programs on the quality of life in the community. This project was funded, in part, by a grant to Bethel New Life from the Annie E. Casey Foundation. Phase One: 5/98-6/99; Phase Two: 3/00-9/01
Outcome:
A final report of the 1st phase was entitled "Documenting the Process and Impact of Bethel New Life's Community Development Efforts in West Garfield Park" and was completed 6/99. Along with extensive staff training, a report was completed at the end of the 2nd phase. It was entitled "Implementing an Outcomes Framework in Community Based Organizations: A Self-Directed Guide."