Our Mission

Through research, community development, planning and promoting volunteerism, Community Development Halton strives to improve the quality of life for all residents of Halton.

About COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT HALTON

The primary purpose of CDH is to build and strengthen the community of Halton. It focuses on the social impact of larger social, economic, political and cultural forces on individuals, families and the broad community. CDH shall endeavour to accomplish this purpose by:

- identifying community needs

- developing community awareness of identified trends and needs

- facilitating and supporting community response to identified trends and needs

- facilitating communication and coordinated planning between members of the community, local organizations and governments to develop ways to address these needs

- advocating for change

CDH values: community, volunteerism, diversity, equity and social justice.

Core Functions:

- Applied Social Research and Policy Analysis

- Community Development / Capacity Building

- Promotion and Management of Volunteerism

- Community Education and Advocacy