Turning new beginnings into strong foundations.
Reach out and tell us about your situation, needs, and goals. Every journey is different, and we're here to listen with compassion and respect.
We connect you with community support services, supported essentials, local resources, and trusted guidance to help you settle with confidence.
With the right support network, individuals and families can build stable homes, strengthen community connections, and create brighter futures in Durham Region.
Durham Community Support Group is a volunteer-led, non-profit community organization dedicated to creating welcoming, inclusive communities throughout Durham Region. We proudly support newcomers, refugee claimants, and residents experiencing financial or social challenges by providing practical assistance and meaningful community connections.
Our work goes beyond helping people move into housing. We help individuals and families establish a sense of belonging by connecting them with essential community support programs, educational opportunities, employment guidance, healthcare resources, and local partnerships.
By working alongside volunteers, donors, community agencies, and compassionate residents, we strengthen communities where every person is treated with dignity, respect, and the opportunity to succeed.
Every person deserves access to the resources they need to build a stable future. Our community support services in Durham Region are designed to meet immediate needs while promoting long-term independence and wellbeing.
Whether someone is arriving in Canada for the first time, transitioning from emergency housing, or facing unexpected financial hardship, DCSG provides practical support that helps transform uncertainty into opportunity.
Our services are available to residents across Ajax, Pickering, Whitby, Oshawa, Clarington, Brock, Scugog, and Uxbridge.
We proudly support:
If you’re unsure whether we can help, simply reach out. Our team will listen and connect you with the most appropriate support services.
Our purpose is to bring hope, dignity, and belonging to newcomers, refugee claimants, and individuals facing difficult life circumstances throughout Durham Region.
We believe that everyone deserves more than a roof over their head—they deserve a welcoming community, meaningful relationships, and the opportunity to build a fulfilling future. Through supported household items, one-on-one guidance, volunteer support, and community partnerships, we help individuals move from crisis toward stability and independence.
By connecting people with education, healthcare, employment resources, and local support programs, we strengthen not only individual lives but the entire community.
Our Vision
We envision a Durham Region where every newcomer and every individual facing hardship has access to the support, resources, and opportunities needed to build a stable, fulfilling life. We strive for diverse, inclusive communities where everyone feels welcomed, connected, and empowered to reach their full potential.
Our Mission
Our mission is to provide compassionate, practical, and community-driven support through supported furniture and household essentials, settlement assistance, financial literacy, employment guidance, mental health referrals, and community integration programs. Together with volunteers, donors, and community partners, we help individuals and families create safe homes and brighter futures.
Families and community partners choose DCSG because our approach combines compassion with practical action. We don’t simply provide services—we build relationships that empower people to become confident, independent members of the community.
Our volunteer-led model, strong partnerships, and commitment to dignity ensure that every individual receives respectful, personalized support during their journey.
We provide furniture and household essentials, moving coordination, settlement guidance, financial literacy education, volunteer opportunities, community resource navigation, and referrals to trusted support organizations throughout Durham Region.
Our programs support newcomers, refugee claimants, families experiencing financial hardship, individuals transitioning from shelters, seniors, and other residents in need across Durham Region.
Yes. Volunteers play an essential role in donation collection, furniture preparation, moving support, community events, and helping newcomers settle into their new homes.
We proudly serve residents across Ajax, Pickering, Whitby, Oshawa, Clarington, Brock, Scugog, Uxbridge, and surrounding communities within Durham Region.
Contact us through our Get Support Today form and share your situation. Our team will listen, assess your needs, and connect you with the most appropriate community support services and local resources.
