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.