Community Dispatch

Vol. 9, #3 – Niagara Voluntary Sector Labour Market Study

February 2005 The research initiative, Niagara Voluntary Sector Labour Force Study, was conducted by the Centre for Community Leadership at Niagara College and was funded by Human Resources and Skills Development Canada. In an effort to contribute to the dialogue on...

Vol. 11, #5 – Report Of The Citizens’ Assembly On Electoral Reform

May 2007 In November 2006 (Community Dispatch Vol. 11, No 3) Community Development Halton outlined the initiative known as the Ontario Citizens' Assembly on Electoral Reform and encouraged residents of Halton to engage in one of the several avenues for participation...

Vol. 1, #5 – International Women’s Day – A Reflection on Violence Prevention Services

March 1997 On March 8th, 1911, the first International Women's Day was celebrated to acknowledge women's struggles. Today, International Women's Day is a global celebration of women's accomplishments and advancements towards equality. The Halton Social Planning...

Vol. 4, #4 – Oakville: An Audit of a Community in Transition – Insights Beyond the Town

September 2000 A study of change in one of Halton's municipalities, Oakville: A Community in Transition, contributes to our reflection and understanding of the complex times in which we live. I believe the concerns raised in this study transcend municipal boundaries...

Vol. 8, #1 – Funding Matters: A Warning And An Opportunity Fact Sheet #1: The Third Pillar Of Canadian Society

September 22, 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 throughout Canada...

Vol. 9, #4 – Inclusive Cities Canada Burlington: Community Voices, Perspectives And Priorities Part 1 – Executive Summary

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 not only to the...

Vol. 12, #1 – Poverty Reduction Strategy

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....

Vol. 1, #6 – Volunteerism – Building Community One Volunteer At A Time

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...

Vol. 5, #1 – Time to Debate Social Canada

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...

Vol. 8, #2 – Funding Matters: A Warning And An OpportunityFact Sheet #2: An Unstable, Unpredictable & Fiercely Competitive Funding Environment

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 throughout Canada...