Community Development Halton Blog

"We truly drive care into the community we live in” By Jacqueline Nadeau   I am the Program and Communications Manager at Oakville Meals on Wheels. I took on this role 5-years-ago, as I live in Oakville and wanted to make a positive impact in the community in which I live. I have seen through other volunteering activities, that there are pockets in Oakville that need assistance. Being part of an organization that ensures those who need access to a hot, nutritious meal have th

It’s not just arts skills. It’s learning how  to be a good human. ArtHouse Team By Don Pangman I am honoured to be the Founder of ArtHouse and over the past 17 years I’ve had the pleasure of watching so many of our children and youth flourish in an environment that ignites their curiosity, embraces their creativity and brings them together in a safe, non-judgmental and supportive environment. Our mission is to support young people who may have no access to any extra-curricula

Stop the Red Tape!     By Romanelli, M.      I have volunteered with  Burlington Agricultural and Rural Affairs Advisory Committee  and informal rural advocacy groups since 2010, and many concerns raised over the years have gone unaddressed. The current approach risks becoming a self-fulfilling prophecy: when those who work to sustain rural communities feel unheard, they eventually disengage, and agriculture continues to decline.   I also volunteer with the Halton agricultura