Jul 31, 2011 | Community Dispatch Archive
May 2005 I would like to take the opportunity to share with you Community Development Halton’s recent report, “Inclusive Cities Canada – Burlington: Community Voices, Perspectives and Priorities.” Inclusive cities and communities are critical...
Jul 31, 2011 | Community Dispatch Archive
September 2007 In 1989, the House of Commons unanimously passed a resolution to eliminate child poverty in Canada by the year 2000. Since that time, Community Development Halton as a local partner of Campaign 2000 has carefully monitored poverty in our communities....
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,...