The Victoria Community Development Corporation

History of the Victoria Community Development Corporation

The Victoria Community Development Corporation (VCDC) began in 1993 as a pilot project in the Community Economical Development funded by Human Resources Development Canada (HRDC), Harbour Grace. It Is now a non-profit organization whose mandate is to help local people work to improve the economic and social conditions of all residents of Victoria and the Trinty Conception Region. Members of VCDC believe that when local residents have direct input into development activities in their community, project ownership and success at the grass roots level are assured.

The Strategic planning process of VCDC began with an examination of information gathered through a "Needs Assessment" involving all residents of Victoria over sixteen years of age. The Resulting Community Report was a summary of what residents felt were the strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities in their community. The VCDC has used this information to direct their efforts into ongoing activities up to the present.

VCDC has focused on creating economic development opportunities for residents of Victoria and Trinity Conception by building partnerships with groups inside and outside the community.

VCDC has been involved in programs dealing with Education, Environmental Protection, Agriculture, Youth of the area, Youth Service of Canada (YSC) and tourist attractions.

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