Community Development Council Durham

Funded by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), the RAP program provides essential, short-term support to Government-Assisted Refugees (GARs) as they begin their new lives in Canada. We support newcomers from arrival through early settlement, helping them build a strong foundation in our community.

Through RAP services, individuals and families receive essential settlement support during their first stages of arrival in Canada, including temporary accommodation, orientation, referrals to community resources, and guidance in navigating everyday life in a new community. The RAP House helps create a welcoming and supportive environment where they can begin their settlement journey with stability and care.

At CDCD, we are grateful to continue providing these supports and helping our community access the resources and connections they need to thrive in Durham Region.

to our Ramadan Food Distribution, which was a great success!

With the support of our generous partners and donors, we collected a total of 2,050 items and distributed 198 food hampers to families across our community.

We are grateful to Muslim Welfare Centre ( & ), as well as and for their continued support in making this initiative possible.

Thank you to our clients and CDCD staff for their trust and dedication. Together, we continue to make a meaningful impact.

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