February 2020 - In This Issue
  • HCIA - A source of help and support for residents of Dufferin
  • HFFA - Winter Harvest Dinner Series & Build Resilience Into Your Farm
  • DC MOVES
  • Eco-Resolutions for the New Year
  • Career Education Council - Career Pathways Dufferin
In every community, there is work to be done. In every nation, there are wounds to heal. In every heart, there is the power to do it. 
– Marianne Williamson
A source of help and support for residents of Dufferin
There is a new service in town that can be accessed at withgratitude.ca
This initiative serves to connect those who have a skill to share and want to give back to the community in a creative and impactful way, with residents in need.

In their own words: With Gratitude is a non-profit social enterprise dedicated to removing barriers by matching free professional services to the people who need it the most. The key skill areas are identified as Financial, Health, Legal, Accounting, however anyone looking to either give or receive should connect with them for a more fulsome discussion.

Withgratitude is the brainchild of Catherine Carpenko who herself has an office in Orangeville. We applaud this effort to support Community Well Being.
Headwaters Food and Farming Alliance
Winter Harvest Dinner Series
The HFFA Winter Harvest Dinner Series tickets are going like hotcakes! Our first dinner at Pia’s On Broadway was a great success with a full house enjoying Chef Xel Campbell’s amazing local, seasonal creations, remarks by HFFA Co-Chairs Bob Megens and Jennifer Payne, and insights into the local food system from Laura Campbell of Pia’s and farmers Amy Ouchterlony and Graham Corbett of Fiddle Foot Farm. Thanks to all who came and enjoyed the excellent food and company with us.

The next dinner had sold out, so a second date has been added for that location! Join us Wednesday February 26, 2020 at Terra Nova Public House in Mulmur. There are also seats available for the final dinner at the Millcroft Inn and Spa on Sunday March 29, which will include tours of their sugar bush as well. Get your tickets now!
Headwaters Food and Farming Alliance
Build Resilience Into Your Farm
HFFA is also planning an informative event for farmers on March 6, 2020 at Monora Park Pavilion from 8:30am to 2:30pm.

Entitled Build Resilience into Your Farm , this session includes presentations and Q&A with three local farmers who share their experiences with changing  farming practices in the face of a changing climate, to better withstand extreme weather events, sequester carbon, improve soil health, use fewer inputs, save money and increase yields.  A panel of representatives from local conservation authorities and municipal climate change specialists will also talk about what supports are available for farmers wishing to transition to these practices.

A local lunch is included, sponsored by 3Gen Organics. Tickets are $25.
DC MOVES 
D ufferin C ounty M anaging O rganizing V alidating E ngagement S trategies
We create a platform for fostering collaboration, information and knowledge-sharing to benefit the human service providers who serve the residents of Dufferin County, fostering a “Made in Dufferin” integrated human services community.

We accomplish this through our What’s On The Moves newsletter (issued every 1 st and 3 rd Friday of the month), our Did You Know bulletins highlighting successes when they happen, hosting face to face meetings we call FORUMs every quarter and hosting training opportunities on topics determined by our participating organisations. All to help us be “Better together”.

The next DC MOVES forum is March 24 th in Grand Valley. The invitation is in the works. Visit our website
A Healthy Planet Makes for Healthy People
Eco-Resolutions for the New Year
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A lot of us make new year’s resolutions. We use the fresh start of a new calendar year as a motivator to try and improve ourselves in some way. We might decide we want to start going to the gym, or lose some weight or any other number of self-improvement ideas.

This year, why not try adopting a bigger picture of health to include the health of the earth and everything on it while we’re at it? Since making sure our planet is healthy is also in our own best interest, it’s a win-win idea!


To Learn More: To learn more about Climate Change Action Dufferin-Caledon, please visit our Facebook page  and click "like" to follow us!
Career Education Council
Visit our website for more information
Career Pathways Dufferin
Exhibitor registration is now open for Career Pathways Dufferin, happening on April 28, 2020 at Compass Community Church in Mono. This highly anticipated annual event will be attended by 1000+ grade 8 student and their teachers. Representatives are invited to share information and inspiration around careers, education, training, volunteer opportunities and community resources. Interactive stations and activities are highly encouraged. Indoor and outdoor exhibitor spaces are available.

Please contact the Career Education Council for more information info.cec@ugdsb.on.ca .
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!