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CCI Recent Projects

Combined Arms Institute and Endeavours

CCI worked with the Combined Arms Institute in conducting a comprehensive needs assessment of veterans and military families in Duval County, Florida. The work included developing survey instruments and measurement tools, collaborating with Combined Arms partners throughout the Jacksonville area to identify key community needs, and supporting the creation of a marketing and outreach plan to maximize participation. The needs assessment was administered through Qualtrics. The collected data was analyzed to produce reports that Combined Arms shared with community stakeholders and partners. In addition, CCI staff attended town hall meetings to communicate the purpose of the assessment, encourage participation, and present findings to the community.

The Magnolia Project

The Magnolia Project is a federal Healthy Start initiative intended to decrease the high rates of infant mortality in an area of Jacksonville most affected by this problem. The population served by Magnolia consists of women of child bearing age who reside in the target area and who have little or no regular access to health care. Magnolia provides services for this population in a store-front clinic located in the heart of the target area. The services include: 1) well-woman medical services, and 2) intensive case management consisting of counseling and referrals for services to local agencies. CCI's responsibilities include: 1) conducting interviews, focus groups and surveys with key stakeholders, 2) coordinating data collection by project staff, 3) performing data analysis, and 4) preparing progress reports for funding agency and community partners.

The Corporation for Public Broadcasting - Family and Community Learning

Jax PBS Family and Community Learning was a series of interactive workshops designed to engage families with PBS KIDS media and hands-on learning experiences. Targeting families with children ages 3 to 8, the program used guided play to introduce children and caregivers to both digital and real-world tools that build science and literacy skills, problem-solving abilities, critical thinking, and learning across content areas. The workshops promoted family engagement, collaboration, and communication while increasing caregivers' knowledge, confidence, and capacity to support their children's learning. CCI staff partnered with Jax PBS to conduct a qualitative analysis of participant feedback and experiences, providing insights into program strengths, family outcomes, and opportunities for continued improvement and impact.

Three Rivers Legal Services

Three Rivers Legal Services partnered with CCI to develop and implement a participant survey to assess the legal needs of individuals who meet the eligibility profile for assistnace. The survey was conducted in-person as 20 different locations across four counties (Duval, St. Johns, Nassau and Clay). Approximately 350 individuals were surveyed.

The JAX Rental Housing Project

There is currently a national, state-wide, and local affordable housing crisis. It is an issue that impacts a majority of the population but receives insufficient attention from policymakers and political officials. Housing insecurity has a wide range of ramifications for individuals, families, and communities.

The JAX Rental Housing Project is a community-based research project aimed at collecting and analyzing data on the state of the rental housing market and the condition for renters in Jacksonville/Duval County as well as studying and advocating for housing policies that have been successfully implemented in other communities to address this issue. Students and faculty will be working together in preparing reports for public consumption.

For more information on the JAX Rental Housing Project contact Professor David Jaffee at: djaffee@unf.edu or visit the JAX Rental Housing Project website.