Purpose, Direction and Values
Our Mission, Vision and Core Values shape how CDCD works with people, communities and partners across Durham Region.
The Community We Envision
An equitable, inclusive, and socially just community where everyone can find a sense of purpose and meaningful participation.
How We Work Toward It
Our mission is to partner, collaborate, and advocate to identify and address community needs through research, informing policy and delivering impactful programs and services that enhance and promote well-being.
The Values Behind Our Work
These values guide how we serve, collaborate, make decisions and remain accountable to the communities we work with.
We are responsive to the needs of our clients and partner with them to support their identified needs.
We are committed to challenging systemic barriers to support full participation for all.
We champion equity, diversity, inclusion, access and reconciliation in everything we do.
We value internal and external partnerships to share capacity, knowledge and maximize impacts for our community.
We foster a culture of service excellence and adaptability, committing ourselves to listen, learn and continuously improve.
We strive for transparency and integrity, holding ourselves to the highest standards in our stewardship of our work.