For over 20 years Community Matters used community development principles in improving the lives of St. James Town residents. Programs and services addressing health, employment, education, immigration and community support were designed and delivered by residents who combined new skills and learning with traditions from back home to build an increasingly resilient community.

Growing out of this experience Community Matters has evolved to provide focus on four primary areas: refugee sponsorship support, climate initiative support, community champions support, community program support.