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A Community
Partner Since 1979
How did we
start?
The Human
Development Council is unique to the province of New Brunswick. It grew
from a coordinated effort by the former Social Services Council, United
Way of Greater Saint John, City of Saint John, Province of New Brunswick,
and the federal government who funded a year long study in 1976, called
the Human Development Project. Its purpose was to produce a framework for
the planning and delivery of human services. Community participation was
essential as was a spirit of partnership and collective
responsibility.
Alleviating Poverty
Twenty-seven percent
(27%) of citizens in Saint John live in poverty. One in three children and
youth are living in poverty and Saint John has the second highest rate of
single parents living in poverty in Canada (1996 Census Stats).
Partnerships are vital to alleviate poverty. The Council works
collaboratively with community agencies, individuals, government
departments, businesses, churches, and labour to initiate, develop and
implement creative strategies to meet the needs of the community.
The Human Development Council has helped establish many vital
community organizations including:
Community Health Centre
Housing Alternatives
New
Brunswick Coalition for Literacy
PolicyLink NB
Saint John Community Loan Fund
Saint John Learning Exchange
Second
Stage Housing
Urban Core Support
Network
Board of Directors & Staff
The Board of Directors for
2007-2008
Jan Lockett, Senior Watch Inc., President
Judy
Halassey, St. Josephs
Community Health Centre,
Vice
President
Susan Davis, New Brunswick Community College
- Saint John, Secretary
Kerri
Stevens, Ernst & Young, Treasurer
Alisha
Anderson, The Resource Centre for Youth
Peter Asimakos, Uptown Saint
John
Jayne Jones
Hemant Kumar, Enterprise Saint John
Dr. Robert
MacKinnon, University of New Brunswick - Saint John
Janelle Martin,
Saint John Learning Exchange
Cathy Patterson, Options Employment
Outreach Inc.
Kurt Peacock, University New Brunswick - Saint
John
Randy Pollock, City of Saint John
Donald Snook, Inner City
Youth Ministry
Anne Walling
Staff
members
Randy
Hatfield, Executive Director
Belinda Allen, Research Project
Co-ordinator
Chris Hopkins,
Database Manager
Bonnie Guthrie,
Administrative Assistant
Kathryn Asher,
Researcher
Membership
Why
join the Human Development Council? Become part of a network of concerned
individuals and organizations committed to social progress. Members
receive specific benefits including:
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monthly electronic newsletter.
•
25% discount on HDC publications.
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Opportunity to submit a nomination for the Community Service Certificate.
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Eligibility to serve on the Board of Directors, and vote at our annual
general meeting.
Membership is open to any individual for $20.00;
Non-Profit Agency / Faith Community for $100.00; Business / Government /
Union for $100.00. Call our office, 506-634-1673 or email us mailto:%20hdc@nbnet.nb.ca to become a
member today, or download the membership
brochure.
COMMUNITY SERVICE
CERTIFICATE
The Council annually presents the
Community Service Certificate which recognizes an individual or
individuals for their outstanding contribution to the welfare and
development of the greater Saint John area. Nominations are solicited from
the membership.
Recent
recipients:
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Rhonda and David Peterson, 2008, for their work with newcomers and
immigrants
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Martha G. Edwards, 2007, for her service to the Saint John Free Public
Library, and to literacy programs for children.
•
Barry Freeze, 2006, for his work promoting inclusive recreation in Greater
Saint John
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Gary Sullivan and ONE Change, 2005, for mobilizing the local community in
North End Saint John
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Bill Gale, 2004, Business Community Anti-Poverty Initiative
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Leticia Adair, 2003, Refugee Support Centre
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Bill Bastarache, 2002, for his work with individuals in trouble with the
law
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Lloyd Betts, 2001, for his work with citizen groups
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Earle Pitt, 2000, Early Intervention and Kiwanis Club
View
the 2008 Annual Report
View
the 2007 Annual Report
View
the 2006 Annual Report
Visit these
sites
Atlantic Health Sciences
Corporation
Canadian Council on
Social Development
Charity
Village
Enterprise
Charlotte
Enterprise Fundy
Enterprise Saint
John
Greater Moncton
Homelessness Steering Committee
Human Resources and Social Development -
Canada
InformCanada
New Brunswick Community College Saint
John
UNB Saint John
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