Community Dispatch

Vol. 9, #5 – Inclusive Cities Canada Burlington: Community Voices, Perspectives And Priorities Part 2 – Civic Panel Recommendations

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,...

Vol. 12, #2 – We Can’t Afford To Do Business This Way

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...

Vol. 2, #1 – Health Promotion Plan: Priorities

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...

Vol. 5, #2 – “When The Bough Breaks”: Highlights From a Community Workshop on “More Effective Less Expensive Community Services”

November 2000 This Community Dispatch shares the key themes of a workshop held by the Halton Social Planning Council on November 30th 1999. Dr. Gina Browne presented the salient findings of her study, "When the Bough Breaks" to board members and staff of community...

Vol. 8, #3 – Funding Matters: A Warning And An Opportunity Fact Sheet #3: Administration: The New Dirty Word In Funding

September 26, 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. 10, #1 – Recognizing the Economic Contribution of the Nonprofit and Voluntary Sector

January 2006 Community Development Halton (CDH) has launched a study of the nonprofit human services sector in Halton that will focus on the economic contribution of the sector to the community through its human resources, both paid employees and volunteers. The study...

Vol. 12, #3 – Poverty Reduction Strategies in Quebec and Newfoundland & Labrador

December 2007 In September 2007, Community Development Halton's Community Dispatch focused on the Poverty Reduction Strategy outlined in the report Summoned to Stewardship: Make Poverty Reduction a Collective Legacy. "Summoned to Stewardship" calls for a joint...

Vol. 2, #2 – Annual Meeting Keynote Address

December 1997 On behalf of the Halton Social Planning Council and Volunteer Centre, I would like to extend our Seasons Greetings to all and our best wishes for a fruitful New Year. These are turbulent times, marked by dramatic changes, which affect us on a...

Vol. 5, #3 – How Can We Reduce Costs and Get Better Outcomes in Health Care! By Gina Browne

November 2000 This is the second of two Community Dispatches which have discussed the important work of the System-Linked Unit on Health and Social Service Utilization at McMaster University. Their cumulative research documents what many service providers know in...

Vol. 8, #4 – Funding Matters: A Warning And An Opportunity Fact Sheet #4: Nonprofit & Voluntary Organizations Respond To Change

September 29, 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...