North Durham Social Development Council

Community Initiative

North Durham Social Development Council (NDSDC)

Connecting service organizations. Sharing knowledge. Strengthening communities across North Durham.

NDSDC is coordinated by CDCD’s Community Development department in collaboration with North Durham partners in Uxbridge, Brock and Scugog.

NDSDC is a network of service organizations that collaborate to identify social issues and service delivery gaps, develop strategies and take action through advocacy, education and knowledge sharing to improve the quality of life for residents in North Durham.


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Uxbridge • Brock • Scugog

A Network for North Durham

NDSDC provides a dynamic forum for service organizations to share insights about service planning and delivery, strengthen relationships and promote positive change for agencies and communities in North Durham.

About NDSDC

Working together to understand local needs and strengthen service coordination across North Durham.

Identify

Bring forward social issues, rural realities and service delivery gaps.

Connect

Share information, build relationships and strengthen coordination among service organizations.

Act

Develop strategies and support advocacy, education and knowledge sharing.

Interagency Meetings

NDSDC’s quarterly Interagency Meetings provide a forum for knowledge exchange, information sharing, networking and learning about new initiatives in Durham’s social service sector.

These meetings connect North Durham service providers with organizations and agencies across Durham Region while creating space to focus on rural issues and service needs.

Knowledge exchange and information sharing
Networking across organizations and communities
Learning about programs and emerging initiatives
Discussion of rural service needs and gaps

NDSDC Membership

Choose annual membership, attendance at a specific event, or another contribution to support NDSDC’s work. Membership fees help cover meeting space, lunch, refreshments and honoraria for speakers.

Attend One Event

Single Event

CA$25 / person / event

Attend a specific Interagency Meeting or event without purchasing annual membership.

Support NDSDC

Other Amount

CA$10+ minimum

Contribute another amount to support the work of NDSDC.

Reduced membership fee: If the CA$100 fee is a barrier, a reduced fee may be considered. Contact Padi Roberts, Community Planner, at 905-686-2661 ext. 135 or proberts@cdcd.org.

Sector Insights & Resources

Ontario’s Nonprofit Network Survey Report
Ontario Nonprofit Network

2024 Sector-Wide Data for Ontario’s Nonprofit Sector

Ontario Nonprofit Network’s annual state of the sector survey reported rising demand, increasing expenses and financial uncertainty across Ontario’s nonprofit sector.

39%reported significant risk of not existing in the next three years.
83%saw increased demand for programs and services.
54%reported stagnant or declining revenue.
31%reported using reserve funds.

Additional Resources

Questions about ONN’s survey data: info@theonn.ca.

Community Partners

NDSDC’s work is strengthened through collaboration with organizations and institutions serving communities across Durham Region.

Community Development Council Durham logo Lakeridge Health logo Durham Region Health Department logo Durham Mental Health Services logo
Connect With NDSDC

Be Part of North Durham’s Service Network

For information about NDSDC membership, Interagency Meetings or opportunities to participate, contact Padi Roberts, Community Planner.

proberts@cdcd.org
Phone: 905-686-2661 ext. 135

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