Today, EVALCORP would like to shine the spotlight on one of the incredible organizations we have the privilege to support. Founded by Breezy Nowlan, Camp Sober Fest offers a unique retreat experience for people in recovery, providing them with the chance to reconnect with themselves and rediscover joy through a series of fun, community-focused activities.…
In the journey of recovery, community support and shared experiences can be powerful motivators. EVALCORP is proud to support the Rebellion Dogs, a recovery-focused softball team in Irvine, CA, that offers an inclusive space for individuals on the path to sobriety. Recently, we had the opportunity to interview Breezy Nowlan, a dedicated team member, to…
On October 30th, EVALCORP hosted a hybrid Halloween party, with team members joining in person at our corporate office and virtually via Zoom. The event featured a costume contest, taco party, themed game of jeopardy, and plenty of sweet treats! The in-person team came together at our corporate office, which was decked out with festive…
On October 8, 2024, EVALCORP proudly hosted its first volunteer day, EVALCORP’s Service with Purpose, where team members came together to support various local communities. With a shared goal of giving back, employees participated in events across multiple cities, reflecting our commitment to Serving with Purpose and creating meaningful connections beyond the workplace. Garden Grove…
EVALCORP recently completed an evaluation capacity building project with Pretend City Children’s Museum. Pretend City is an innovative museum that features a child-size city with interactive exhibits that help children learn about how the world works by engaging their curiosities and imaginations through play. The museum fosters learning in a fun, welcoming, and creative environment.…
Our Southern California team members recently came together to celebrate a special moment for one of our Research Associate II’s—Tara and her soon-to-arrive little one. Everyone gathered at our headquarters, which was decked out with sweet balloons and adorable animal-themed decorations, to enjoy a delicious catered breakfast and to celebrate Tara. Of course, no baby…
This past Friday, we hosted our very first Virtual Picnic and Scavenger Hunt, an event that perfectly embodied our team spirit: connected, collaborative, and always up for some fun! Both our local and remote team members joined in on Zoom, lunches in hand, each bringing something personal to share. We all chose virtual backgrounds that…
EVALCORP is excited to announce a new international research collaboration. This summer we began partnering with professors at UCLouvain, a Belgian University, on a project funded by a grant through the European Research Council (ERC)—the scientific funding body of the European Union. This particular grant awards funding to researchers to explore ways that academic research…
Developing an evaluation begins with thinking. You need to consider the purpose of evaluation, information needs and questions, stakeholders, and logistics. It’s important to be clear about why you’re doing an evaluation, what is being evaluated, and who is being evaluated. These considerations will help you develop your evaluation questions. It’s difficult to know what…
Last year, EVALCORP was contracted by the Ventura County Community Corrections Partnership (CCP) to design and implement a countywide assessment of services available to victims of crimes perpetrated by adults. The goal of this initiative was to examine which services successfully addressed the dynamic needs of victims/survivors of crime in the County. After reviewing the…