Our Mission Statement
The Community Development Council Durham seeks to create, to advocate and to support policies, attitudes and actions, which enhance individual, family, and community growth.

Our Vision Statement
The Community Development Council Durham shall act as a catalyst in the continuing development of a caring, inclusive community that supports full participation by all of its citizens.

Guiding Principles
The Community Development Council Durham shall view the enhancement of social rights and freedoms as fundamental to a caring, inclusive community; use a community development approach in identifying needs; bring a cooperative, collaborative and coordinated approach to service and program planning and development; view planning in a regional as well as local context; reflect the principles of equity and fairness in all of its work; view full participation in the context of the broad spectrum of community life including employment, health and social supports; ensure its programs and services are responsive, inclusive and accessible; and advocate for these principles with others.

The Community Development Council Durham offers services for Durham Region including Oshawa, Whitby, Ajax and Pickering in many languages such as French, Polish, Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu, Kutchhi, Pashtu, Farsi, Gujarati, Swahili, Russian, Ukrainian, Arabic, Spanish, Italian, German.

NEW " Protect Ontario Communities" a message from Ontario Community Social Service Agencies & Workers (May 28, 2009).

Research Report Release (December 16, 2008):
The following research reports were developed in partnership between the United Way Ajax-Pickering-Uxbridge and the Community Development Council Durham, and are now available for download:

Region of Durham Community Social Profile 2008, provides a snapshot of social and demographic trends that are taking place in the Region of Durham.

Region of Durham Community Trends 2008, provides a more in-depth analysis of social and demographic trends in the Region of Durham, and discusses the changes, projections, and implications for our community.