Community Inclusion & Investment
Branch Mandate
Community Inclusion & Investment invests in the passion and resilience of Edmonton’s people. Through social planning and service delivery, the Branch strives to realize that every citizen, regardless of age, ability or place of origin, is engaged, included and afforded equal opportunity to thrive in their communities.
The Branch achieves its vision by sharing leadership and expertise with communities using a collaborative model. Whether strengthening the capacity of a community of interest, coordinating resources through the City’s grant programs, or planning Edmonton’s next park or community facility, the Branch works right along-side the very residents who stand to benefit. This investment helps communities become self-sufficient today, to remain sustainable into the future.
Communities of Interest
With the goal of building community capacity, this area engages residents to participate in Edmonton’s diverse range of civic and community opportunities and encourages residents to contribute to Edmonton as an inclusive and welcoming city.
This area delivers services in accordance with many Council initiatives and advisory boards.
Aboriginal and Multi-Cultural Relations
To promote awareness of the rich, multicultural fabric of the City of Edmonton, Aboriginal and Multicultural Relations staff work with City departments and external partners to improve access to programs and services and support the community/organization development of Edmonton's multicultural communities.
Community Investment
The City allocates and monitors the distribution of grants and funding to strengthen the not-for-profit sector and support the delivery of programs and preventative social services. Working collaboratively with Family and Community Support Services, Community Investment supports individuals, groups and agencies to ensure programs and services are meeting community needs and improving quality of life in Edmonton.
Community Initiatives
This area works to strengthen community partnerships by developing policy and planning along-side community-led projects and leading-edge initiatives.Examples of current exciting community initiatives we support include:
- Edmonton's Winter City Strategy
- Edmonton Active Recreation and Sports Plan
- Poverty Elimination Strategy
- The Way We Live Implementation Plan
Strategic Planning
This area conducts research into trends and best practices, develops policy and provides qualitative evaluation services to support City-wide initiatives through market research and setting performance frameworks.
For More Information
| Online | Contact 311 Online |
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| Telephone | In Edmonton: 311 Outside Edmonton: 780-442-5311 |
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| TTY | 780-944-5555 |
| 311@edmonton.ca |
