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What's on the MOVES on the first and third Friday of the month. Our goal is to share information about upcoming events, agency news and relevant announcements with the DC MOVES mailing list. If you have information to share through this bulletin, please email your information in text and an attached image or logo OR pdf AD/Flyer to the DC MOVES Coordinator
Elaine Capes.
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Change at the DC MOVES Leadership Table
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PRESS RELEASE – April 1, 2020
Jennifer Payne Named Executive Director of
Headwaters Communities In Action
The HCIA Leadership Council is pleased to announce the appointment of Jennifer Payne as Executive Director of Headwaters Communities In Action, effective April 1, 2020.
Jennifer has over 25 years of experience working with stakeholders to tackle problems with innovative solutions and strategies. She brings a diverse background that includes experience in fundraising, program and project management, strategic planning as well as non-profit volunteering. She is also passionate about environmental causes, local food and farming, community-building, family, and music. Jennifer has her bachelor’s degree in business from the University of New Brunswick, Saint John.
“We are very fortunate to have Jennifer Payne leading the HCIA organization. Jennifer’s dedication to this organization has been proven, both as co-creator and Coordinator of the Farm to School Programs and as a passionate and dedicated volunteer, through her work with Headwaters Food and Farming Alliance (HFFA). Please join us in welcoming Jennifer to this role.”, Said Diana Morris, Co-Chair HCIA Leadership Council.
Jennifer Payne succeeds Shirley Boxem who has been the Executive Director of HCIA since 2013. Throughout her tenure, Shirley has built a strong backbone organization, developed meaningful community partnerships and led outstanding community projects from inception through ongoing execution.
“Shirley has been a vital part of HCIA’s success. Her efforts have been instrumental in ensuring that community well-being is always a focus and a priority in Headwaters. Shirley has positioned HCIA as a well-connected and effective community champion. We thank Shirley for her unwavering commitment, and we look forward to seeing where her passion for community takes her next.”, said Trish Keachie, Co-Chair HCIA Leadership Council.
Jennifer Payne had this to say about her new role, “I’m excited to dig into the great work of this outstanding organization and honoured to be given the opportunity to carry forward the work of my friend Shirley, to steward and build on the wisdom, strong relationships and community connections that she has so expertly cultivated over the years. I look forward to the guidance of the LC, to getting to know our partners and funders, to supporting our projects and to exploring how I can best serve our communities in this new role.”
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DC MOVES thanks you Shirley. The press release expresses our sentiments as well. Wishing you continued success!
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DC MOVES welcomes you Jennifer. We look forward to having you at the Leadership Table.
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COVID-19 Helpful Links and Resources
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You can get up-to-date information and advice on the coronavirus at these trusted links:
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The following 2 resources are from Public Health Ontario
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Dufferin County Equity Collaborative
DCEC
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Find out what the DCEC accomplished in 2019
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CAEH
headline
Bright Spot: Dufferin County has reduced its chronic homeless population by 26%
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The Ontario government wants to hear from people across the province about what they want to see in the next poverty reduction strategy.
Deadline extended to April 30th
“Empowering people and supporting them during challenging times is a priority for our government. We also know we cannot do this work alone,” said Todd Smith, Minister of Children, Community and Social Services. “It’s important we listen to people who have experienced poverty, community organizations, Indigenous communities and organizations, and our partners about how we can break the cycle of poverty to ensure everyone has a chance to succeed and contribute to their community.”
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Let us know the impact of Covid-19 on your job
The Workforce Planning Board of Waterloo Wellington Dufferin is conducting a survey to learn how COVID-19 has impacted people’s jobs in our region. We want to hear from a variety of perspectives and would like to invite you to share your experience.
This survey is open March 30th to April 9th, 2020
We are looking for everyone to respond - those who are self-employed, those still working, those laid-off and those who have stepped back from job searching at this time. If you are employer, we encourage you to share this with your staff so that we can gain perspective from all workforce members. Please share this link across our communities.
We will use the results to better inform efforts to support the community through these challenging times. Thank you for your time and for sharing your experience.
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These are challenging times, not only for our community of Dufferin-Caledon, but for our country and the world – and in particular for health care workers.
Most of us have not experienced anything like this in our lifetime, and how we respond to members of our community who are or may become ill with COVID-19, and to members of our community experiencing other health challenges, such as cancer, diabetes, cardiac concerns, broken bones, end of life and of course the joy of birth, is similarly important.
The Government does not fund new or replacement medical equipment outside of large scale capital builds, and so we are reaching out to you, as a supporter of Headwaters, and as a member of our, Headwaters Family to help us meet the needs of the over 135,000 residents that call our community home. Lifesaving items such as ventilators, infusion pumps, beds, diagnostic equipment, and laboratory equipment are urgently needed.
Anne, a long-time community member, and Headwaters supporter has generously offered to match all donations made by the community between now and April 30, up to $40,000! Please consider giving $100, $50, $25 or whatever amount you can. Your gift will be used for the most pressing needs at Headwaters right now.
We know many of you are fully behind, and grateful for our health care and support workers. We are here for you, close to home. We are grateful that you continue to be there for us as well. We are One Community, Caring Together.
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Ready for songs, rhymes and stories? Click to watch
Orangeville Public Library's
first Virtual Storytime with Shannon & Victoria!
https://youtu.be/1H6CnKp1FoQ
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COVID-19 has rapidly changed our working world. Join our free upcoming webinars for tips, tools and guidance on how to successfully adapt to the new realities of working remotely:
Tuesday, April 7, 2020
| 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
Wednesday, April 8, 2020
| 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
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I have scheduled two workshops especially for “Empty Nesters,” on how to re-invent your home for fun and income through home-sharing. We will talk about how to find compatible home-mates, how to figure out what to charge for rent, and how to develop a home-sharing agreement, laying out the ground-rules for your home-sharing arrangement. And we will chat about your own particular interests and concerns.
These workshops will be held on
April 18 and May 9.
Up until now, all my workshops have been live, face-to-face. But given the current situation, I will be holding these two online via a Zoom webinar. If you’ve never used Zoom, it’s easy to learn! I hosted a “virtual family reunion” using Zoom last night and had every member of my three-generation family online. What a blast!
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