
Empowering Individuals, Supporting Families, Strengthening Durham Region for more than 50 years.
Standing Together Against Anti-Black Racism, Anti-Asian Racism and Anti-Indigenous Racism and Committing To Social Change
We need your help!
We are looking for your gently used winter clothing and furniture.
Your donations will go
towards helping newcomers’ immigrant, refugees, and low-income families.
Click to open the flyers for details and items needed:
Furniture Donation Flyer
Winter Clothing Donation Flyer
For more information please speak with Donette Ambris at 905-686-2661 Ext: 220 or email, dambris@cdcd.org
Newcomer Wellness Durham
Wellness checks and workshops for immigrants and newcomers.
Mental Health Mondays
Do you need someone to talk to? A community mental health worker can help you.
In person appointments available every Monday afternoon at the Ajax Welcome Centre.
1:00pm – 3:30pm
To make an appointment call:
1-877-761-1155 Toll Free
647-925-8929 Local
Newcomer Women’s Entrepreneurship Program.
Are you new to Canada and want to start your own business? We are offering an Entrepreneurship Program for all newcomer women in the Durham Region.
Newcomer Youth Services
Open to all youth aged 14-29 who identify as a newcomer to Canada. Services provide a variety of free activities including:
- Recreational and fitness activities
- Leadership and life-skills
- Education and employment
- Health and wellness support
- Volunteer support and community engagement
- Information, resources and referrals
Durham COVID-19 Non-Profit Response
A project intended to determine how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted Durham Region’s Non-Profit sector, and how we can collectively plan for the future.

Reports
In 2016, CDCD conducted its first Living Wage study and also became a Durham Living Wage employer.
CDCD’s 2021 Durham Living Wage report is now available for download.
Housing Outreach Services
Every 2nd & 3rd Wednesday
February 22nd to April 28th, 2023. By Appointment Only. Click here to learn more about 2023 Income Tax Clinic
You’re invited to join our Women in Business Event! Celebrate and meet our newest entrepreneurs, have a chance to network with our community & professionals, and get inspired to start your own business!
This event is open to all! Register today!
For more information please contact Victoria Guimaraes […]