How did we start?

A Community Partner Since 1979

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.