We send  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.

Events
SAVE THE DATES

FORUM dates for 2020

Tuesday March 24th 8:30 to 12:00
in Grand Valley
watch here for the AGENDA

Wednesday June 24, Thursday September 24
(location and agenda TBD)

Community Wellbeing

Dufferin County Equity Collaborative
DCEC
Find out what the DCEC accomplished in 2019
The Ontario government wants to hear from people across the province about what they want to see in the next poverty reduction strategy.

“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.” 

Employment and Social Development Canada opened its annual call for applications for Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) 2020 today. We will be accepting applications between January 30 and February 24. 

CSJ 2020 – Are You Ready?
Are you ready to:
·        create quality work experiences for youth?
·        provide youth with opportunities to develop and improve their skills?
·        respond to national and local priorities to improve access to the labour market for youth who face unique barriers?
If yes, then read the Applicant Guide and submit an application!
 
Remember: The Applicant Guide has detailed information on how you can demonstrate the quality of your proposed job placement. It will help you to:
 
·        include your supervision and mentoring plans,
·        demonstrate your safe, inclusive and healthy work environment
·        show how you’re ready to provide youth with opportunities to develop the job skills they need.
Thank you for applying to CSJ last year. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
For more information:
Call: 1-800-935-5555 (ATS: 1-800-926-9105)

Resource Sharing
BRIDGES OUT OF POVERTY
click the DCEC logo above for a video to use for your organisation's orientation!
Federal Funding Opportunity: Readiness Program
$50 million to help Social Purpose Organizations become investment ready  
First Call: January 8 th 2020 - February 10 th 2020 (there will be two more calls prior to April 2021)

 The Investment Readiness Program is part of the Government's Social Innovation and Social Finance Strategy, which seeks to encourage new and innovative approaches to address the persistent and complex social and environmental challenges that make it difficult for people to succeed and reach their full potential.




OTF’s Seed application deadline in Feb 26, 2020. If you have Seed projects and want to learn more about how to submit a strong grant application, please attend OTF’s upcoming Seed Investment Stream in-person sessions, webinars and telephone coaching clinics (details below).  Please feel free to share this notice with your local networks – and many thanks for your help in getting the word out.
 
When: January 8 th – February 24 th , 2020
Registration: Please visit the sign up page and register for as many sessions as you need.
 
WHAT WE’RE OFFERING 
 
In-person sessions in Waterloo Wellington Dufferin area and nearby cities (additional sessions are listed on the sign up page):