Community Development

Community development is a strategy involving partnership with community members to solve problems and build strength, self-sufficiency and well-being.

Community development is a process through which all members of the community gain an increase in control over their lives, as well as the life of their community, by achieving equal access to participate in the collective decisions about their needs, and in the development and implementation of strategies which utilize their collective power to meet those needs.

The primary outcome of community developments improved quality of life. Effective Community development results in the mutual benefit and shared responsibility among community members.  

The program aims to strengthen communities:

• Work with community groups to promote health and well being.
• Work with communities to identify and respond to issues and concerns.
• Support community members in social action initiatives.
• Work in partnership with community members to create activities that promote leadership and community awareness.
• Respond to the need of the community in areas of mental health by offering support groups.

Four complete details, please see our Programs and Services Pamphlet (Click) or contact us for further information.

Please contact our Community Development Coordinators for further information:

Overbrook Sector: Armand (613) 745-0073 ext 119 or armand.kayolo@ofcrc.org
Carson Grove, Thorncliff, Manor Park: Brigitte (613) 745-0073 ext. 122 brigitte.larose@ofcrc.org
Castle Heights, Forbes, Cardinal Glen: (613) 745-0073