June 2020 - In This Issue
  • Volunteer Dufferin - Volunteer Canada Survey
  • DCMOVES - Activity & Forum
  • HFFA - Program Updates
  • Farm to School - Big Fresh Goal
  • CHATT - My Refrigerator by Nicola Ross
  • Career Education Council
  • COVID-19 - Links & Information
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We cannot live only for ourselves. A thousand fibers connect us with our fellow men.

― Herman Melville
Volunteer Dufferin
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Impact of COVID-19 on Volunteer Engagement Survey
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Volunteer Canada, in collaboration with the Volunteer Management Professionals of Canada, needs your help to better understand the impact of COVID-19 on volunteer engagement.

If you represent a non-profit organization, if you are a volunteer or you attempted to volunteer during COVID-19, we would like to hear from you . Please complete this brief survey today and circulate it to your networks.
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Get the latest news with What's on the Moves and Did You Know?
In May, we took advantage of technology to connect with you through a variety of activities.
  • May 14th - Movement to Music with Julia’s Place music therapy
  • May 27th - Art as Therapy with Rapinder Kaur
  • May 21st - DC MOVES ZOOM ROOM at NOON reaching out to connect with subscribers to see how they are doing.

The next DCMOVES Forum is going virtual!

Date: Tuesday, June 24, 2020
Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Online ZOOM

Presenters, Updates and Presentations
  • Orangeville Food Bank – Heather Hayes
  • Dufferin Community Foundation – Gord Gallaugher
  • A live interview with Dave Pearson, Director of the Covid19 EOC (Emergency Operations Centre) conducted by Josh MacEwen of Dufferin’s Spotlight
  • A gift for you from Sharon Edmonds
Headwaters Food and Farming Alliance
The Headwaters Farm Fresh Guide 2020 is set for publication in the summer (June) issue of In The Hills Magazine .

Inspired by the Dufferin County Agriculture Roundtables and our own farmer surveys , a subcommittee was formed to explore the possibility of a regional food hub to help farmers move to online selling and to help coordinate food distribution and access. This need is a result of the COVID-19 disruption of restaurants and farmers’ markets, as well as a general increase in demand as more people eat and buy local.

We have also added an opportunity on Volunteer Dufferin to recruit volunteers willing to help farmers get online. We have received several responses from people ready to assist, so if you would like to be connected to these volunteers, get in touch ! Want to help? Register here .

The next HFFA team meeting will be held in late June. Contact info@hffa.ca for more information.
Farm to School
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Do you know about our Big Fresh Goal? By 2025, we aim to see Farm to School activity in all Headwaters schools. Planning and assessment has begun! If you are involved with a Headwaters school, watch for our upcoming survey this month.

Please stay tuned for more details and opportunities, including a possible summer food club pack and online resources for teachers and families.
Citizens of Headwaters for Active Transportation Team
My Refrigerator , an article by   Nicola Ross
I may not be able to hike at will with any number of trails to choose from, but my refrigerator closes properly.

And isn't that the way of it during these crazy COVID days? I miss getting together with my family. Can’t wait to order French fries in a restaurant. Want to be able to wander around a hardware store. Hug a friend. I may not be able to hike at my leisure – but my fridge works.

Author Bio: From Loops & Lattes Hiking Guides’ author and avid hiker Nicola Ross. Visit   www.nicolaross.ca to purchase one of her four hiking guides, sign up for her newsletter and receive info about hiking trails, books, contests and more.
Important Community Conversations
 Dufferin County Warden, Darren White has been sharing video conversations featuring important and timely topics for our communities. Check them out here.
Career Education Council
Be an Engaged Citizen
Are you interested in making life better together? Calling all future Board members! If you are passionate about your community then we would like to meet with you. Please connect with us to arrange a meeting!
We couldn’t do it without you!
Thank you to our many partners, stakeholders and volunteers who make up HCIA and its project groups. Our primary funders are Dufferin County and United Way of Guelph Wellington Dufferin. We`re all Making life better together!
Listings about existing transportation options available in Headwaters, learn about eligibility requirements, hours of service and cost.
Over 20 trail descriptions, details and maps in the Headwaters region. Take a hike, enjoy a meal and browse our local shops!