2. Volunteering in Niagara

    Belonging & Leadership 2008
    Volunteering enriches the volunteer and contributes much to the community, the local economy and the non-profit sector to build the overall social capital of a region. Niagara has a rich array of human and cultural services that actively engage volunteers on their boards of directors and in aspects of their...
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    Charitable Giving

    Belonging & Leadership 2008
    Niagara residents have increased the amount they give to charity each year from 2001 to 2006. The median charitable donation per year reached $290 per person in 2006; lower than the $310 Ontario median, but higher than the $250 median giving for all Canadians.
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    Trust in Others

    Belonging & Leadership 2008
    It takes trust in one another to build a safe community where everyone feels comfortable to engage with others and to turn to neighbours and officials when help is needed. Trust is also required to participate in shared community activities and to share resources and ideas.
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The Niagara Research and Planning Council (NRAPC) is lead by community volunteers, and supported by Niagara-wide community partners.

Mission: Generating knowledge that drives community action

Guiding Principles:

  • Research and activities are guided by communities;
  • Different interests are engaged to work together mobilizing for change; and
  • NRAPC’s role is to link community strengths, research and evidence in order to plan for a stronger Niagara.

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