Community Development Halton Blog

How local volunteers are connecting newcomers and long-time residents through learning, nature, and shared community pride.     By Kai Liu     I’m an immigrant, but I’ve been living in Canada for over 25 years. Although Oakville is a mature community, it continues to attract more newcomers and individuals relocating to one of the most livable cities in Canada.  We want to connect people, share information, and help one another. That’s the purpose of our organization.  We are

Building belonging, cultural exchange, and unity through arts, education, and community celebration.   By Jean Assamoa   “Akwaba” means welcome. When you go to the African coast, people say Akwaba — very welcome. It tells you; we accept your visit, we accept that you come to our country, our place . For me, Akwaba is more than a project. It is a commitment to fostering positive change and community building.  When I came to Canada on July 15, 2008, my main idea was to get in

The event gathered over 120 citizens, elected officials, municipal staff, nonprofit workers, funders and more! We’re thrilled to announce that the Celebrating the Sector  report is now complete and available for you to explore! This comprehensive report highlights key data points, trends, and insights that showcase the incredible work happening across our sector. It also includes policy recommendations that will help strengthen the nonprofit sector, that is based on the feed