Social Return on Investment (SROI)

  How can change be measured? A SROI analysis is a tool for communicating a nonprofit's benefits to the community. It indicates the impact on stakeholders, identifies ways to improve performance and how to enhance the performance of investments. 

Comments from stakeholders and participants: 

…”I found a reason to stay alive and to help others. I feel the need to keep going to take care of myself, take care of my family and to grow stronger as a human emotionally/ physically.” -Teen’s Story 

…”I’m able to live independently in my own space. Meals on Wheels and Home Support are great. I’m able to make friends and apply for jobs because of help with my resume.” -Young Adult’s Story 

…”I have personally watched individuals gain self-confidence, utilize mental health and addiction services for the first time, become involved in the community, make friends, connections and support systems… and completely shift their quality of life.” -Service Provider’s Story 

…”I got support for my {child} with bullying, {as well as} family counseling… I will go back for other programs and supports now.” -Parent’s Story    

Results from the 2021 SROI analysis are very exciting. In one of the Team member's words: "Too often, rural communities sit and wait for government, agencies and institutions to provide services, funding and the supports they need. Our thinking must move from 'why don't we have what we need?', to 'we will create what we need' and request government and institutions to collaborate with our models of service.... It is about building local, rural capacity to create and sustain positive change.". Lasting change will take time and focused attention and this early evidence is promising. 

For further information please view the full study results below. 

For any questions regarding the evaluation or program, please contact us.