Jul 31, 2011 | Community Dispatch Archive
July 1997 Building Civic Society Voluntary Action is a hallmark of civic society, rooted in citizenship and social responsibility and shaped by our concern for and obligation to one another. Voluntary action or volunteering refers to actions taken by people of their...
Jul 31, 2011 | Community Dispatch Archive
November 2000 The Halton Social Planning Council and Volunteer Centre is a long time member of the Canadian Council on Social Development (CCSD). We believe that their recent Commentary entitled, Time to Debate Social Canada, is important and of interest to you. It is...
Jul 31, 2011 | Community Dispatch Archive
September 24, 2003 The Canadian Council of Social Development (CCSD) has produced a seminal report, “Funding Matters: The Impact of Canada’s New Funding Regime on Nonprofit and Voluntary Organizations.” This study analyses changing funding patterns...
Jul 31, 2011 | Community Dispatch Archive
May 2005 PRIORITY RECOMMENDATION The Civic Panel recommends the continuation of its work through the establishment of an Inclusive Burlington Civic Panel. Membership should include the City of Burlington, Regional Municipality of Halton, human service agencies,...
Jul 31, 2011 | Community Dispatch Archive
November 2007 There is a significant and growing administrative burden on organizations in the social sector, as heightened demands for funding accountability in the government sector have led to increased demands for evidence of compliance and accountability in the...
Jul 31, 2011 | Community Dispatch Archive
September 1997 Introduction In Halton, the continued commitment to work collaboratively to promote health and healthy communities is reflected in a unique project: The Halton Quality of Life Initiative. This collaborative planning group consists of the Region of...
