3CRU: A Case Study of Non-Profit/Higher Education Cross-Sector Collaboration — A ‘Two-Way Street’ Model

Authors

  • Kenneth Gill Rutgers University
  • LESLIE STIVALE TRIPLE C HOUSING

Keywords:

PSYCHIATRIC REHABILITATION, ACADEMIC PROGRAM

Abstract

This article describes a successful collaborative partnership between a community-based non- profit organization (Triple C Housing:3C) and the academic department of a state university (Psychiatric Rehabilitation at Rutgers University (RU). This cross-sector collaboration, 3CRU, had its origin in offering undergraduate and graduate students a community-based experience with people who have serious mental illnesses. It grew into a series of ongoing collaborative exchanges that have resulted in improved workforce development, expanded services for residents and tenants, and several scholarly initiatives. This case study illustrates that a sustained two-way collaboration may provide a model for non-profit and higher education organizations to develop sustainable alliances.

Author Biographies

Kenneth Gill, Rutgers University

PROFESSOR, CHAIR, ASSOCIATE DEAN

DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHIATRIC REAHABILITATION

SCHOOL OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS

RUTGERS UNIVERSITY

PISCATAWAY, NJ

LESLIE STIVALE, TRIPLE C HOUSING

CEO, TRIPLE C HOUSING 2001-PRESENT

M.A. PSYCHOLOGY MONTCLAIR STATE UNIVERSITY

CERTIFIED PSYCHIAITRIC REHABILITATION PRACTITIONER

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Published

2024-04-22

How to Cite

Gill, K., & STIVALE, L. (2024). 3CRU: A Case Study of Non-Profit/Higher Education Cross-Sector Collaboration — A ‘Two-Way Street’ Model. Social Innovations Journal, 24. Retrieved from https://socialinnovationsjournal.com/index.php/sij/article/view/7762