Empowering Individuals, Supporting Families, Strengthening Durham Region for more than 55 years.

Standing Together Against Anti-Black Racism, Anti-Asian Racism and Anti-Indigenous Racism and Committing To Social Change

Furthermore, as a Durham Region Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Community of Practice (DEI CoP) member, CDCD stands in solidarity with other local agencies. Read our commitment statements here

Pour des services d’établissement en français et/ou la formation linguistique en français, veuillez contacter: COFRD – Conseil des Organisme Francophones de la Région de Durham

If you wish to access French language training and/or French settlement services, please contact: COFRD – Conseil des Organisme Francophones de la Région de Durham

OESP Clinic

CDCD Housing is offering the Ontario Energy Support Program (OESP) to low-income families in Ajax and Pickering. This program provides a monthly rebate on your hydro bill through manual income verification. If you’re eligible, you can receive assistance in reducing your energy costs.

The service is available by appointment only, so be sure to schedule a time to apply!

Newcomer Mental Health Services

We can provide immediate mental health support and guidance in a safe and confidential environment including ages 13+.

For more information or to book an appointment with a Mental Health Settlement Worker, please call: 905-686-2661 Ext. 200 or 647-925-8929.

Download a copy of the flyer here.

Newcomer Wellness Durham

Wellness checks and workshops for immigrants and newcomers.

Newcomer Youth Services

Open to all youth aged 14-29 who identify as a newcomer to Canada. Services provide a variety of free activities including:

  • Recreational and fitness activities
  • Leadership and life-skills
  • Education and employment
  • Health and wellness support
  • Volunteer support and community engagement
  • Information, resources and referrals

Click here for more information.

Newcomer Women’s Entrepreneurship Program.

Are you new to Canada and want to start your own business? We are offering an Entrepreneurship Program for all newcomer women in the Durham Region.

Click here for more information.

Diverse group of women

Durham Living Wage
The Living Wage in Durham is part of a greater movement across Canada which calculates what it takes for a family or an individual to earn a decent living.

Click here to learn more about the Durham Living Wage.

Diverse Group of Business People

Durham COVID-19 Non-Profit Response

A project intended to determine how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted Durham Region’s Non-Profit sector, and how we can collectively plan for the future.

Point-in-Time Report 2021

Measuring the scope and nature of homelessness in Durham Region.

ID replacement clinic flyer

ID Replacement Clinic

April 3 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

ID replacement clinic flyerCDCD’s Housing Department’s ID Replacement Clinic is a free service available for low-income individuals in the Ajax/Pickering area in need of Government issued identification.

To book an appointment please contact outreachservices@cdcd.org.

Housing Settlement Walk-In Clinic

April 3 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

CDCD’s Housing Settlement Walk-in Days are held every Thursday from 10 AM to 4 PM, offering support to newcomers who have been in Canada for five years or less.

Whether you’re new to Durham Region or looking for housing guidance, this is your chance to receive free assistance, […]

Housing Walk-In Days

April 3 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

CDCD’s Housing Department’s Housing Walk-In Days offer individuals the chance to consult with a housing case manager without scheduling an appointment.

This is a great opportunity for community members to receive assistance and information about housing options, support services, and resources available to them.

No appointment necessary—just drop by and […]

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English Conversation Circles – Whitby

April 3 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

The English Conversation Circles are organized weekly both in person and virtually.

Practice English, meet new friends and learn about your community! All in-person sessions are drop in. Register to receive the Zoom link for online sessions.

How We’ve Helped In 2023

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Individuals Engaged in Ajax Welcome Centre-Led Initiatives
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Educational Sessions – Community Development
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Community Connections Group Activities
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Clients Served – Orientation Program
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Service Engagements – Settlement Workers in Schools Program
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Clients Served – Newcomer Settlement Program
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Financial Assistance -HSP & LEAP Program
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Government Tax Benefits received through Newcomer Tax Clinic

Community Development & Research

CDCD strives to ensure that all members of the community are appropriately and equitably engaged in the social, cultural, economic and political life of our community.

Housing Help Durham

We prevent homelessness by helping Durham residents to find and/or maintain their housing.

Settlement Services

Our goal is to help newcomers fully engage in all aspects of Canadian life, social, economic, political and cultural, and to maximize the benefits of their participation and contribution to Canadian society.

SWIS Program

Connecting newly arrived families to services, resources in the school and the community in order to promote settlement and foster student achievement.

Who we are

Our vision, mission and guiding principles.