We send What's on the MOVES on the first and third Friday of the month. Our purpose 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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Sept 22 FORUM
NEW time:12:00PM to 3:30PM
NEW location: a return to Fiddlehead Care Farm (this picture was us in 2019)
NEW format: in person
What you need to bring
- YOUR Lunch
- a poster/sign with your organisation’s VISION statement on it (doesn’t need to be fancy)
- a snack contribution for the pot luck snack bar (for 10 to 20 people)
- bring any housewares or clothes for the Fiddlehead Care fundraiser (see the AD)
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Dufferin County Equity Collaborative
DCEC
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Our DCEC equity lens shapes our vision that every resident of Dufferin County will have the opportunity to realize their potential.
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Sharing the link to the recording
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The Office of the Federal Housing Advocate just released a series of research reports that explore the growing trend of financial firms using housing as commodity to grow wealth for their investors.
Private equity firms, pension funds, and real estate investment trusts (REITs) are increasingly acquiring, operating, and developing housing as an investment strategy, with the aim of maximizing returns for shareholders.
This phenomenon, known as the financialization of housing, is not only driving house prices out of reach for middle-class families – it is also denying members of disadvantaged groups their fundamental human rights.
The reports confirm this trend is having the greatest impact on disadvantaged groups, such as vulnerable seniors, low-income tenants, people with disabilities, members of Black communities, recent immigrants and refugees, and lone-parent families.
Financialization is contributing to unaffordable rent increases, worsening conditions, and a rise in evictions – often due to renovations or rebuilding with the goal of charging higher rents. There is also a well-documented connection between financialization and increased morbidity and mortality in long-term care facilities.
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Right to housing violations The importance of lived experience voices in developing housing policy
SEPTEMBER 1, 2022
This week, Dr. Antoine Lovell joins us to share his own experience of homelessness on the subways of New York City, the importance of having the voices of lived experience at the table when developing policy, the intersection of race, racism and homelessness, and the incredible new research he is heading up as the recipient of the prestigious William T. Grant Foundation grant.
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Shelburne Economic Development is partnering with CLAC, a labour union that represents companies in the construction, healthcare, and food industries, to offer a Construction bootcamp. The Town of Shelburne will host the Bootcamp October 17–28, 2022.
CLAC has developed a unique training program to help individuals gain the skills they need to get hired in the construction industry.
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Get Funding to Hire Apprentices through the CLAC Apprenticeship Support Program (CASP)
How to Qualify:
1. Be a small or medium-sized business (fewer than 500 paid employees).
2. Register with CASP before you hire the apprentice.
3. Hire a new first-year apprentice in one of 39 eligible Red Seal trades.
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As part of Career-Ready with CTMA: Expanding Opportunities program, we have been working with Ontario school boards and have manufacturing students looking for co-op placements for summer 2022, fall 2023 and/or winter of 2023.
Many of these students are in special programs where they are focusing on the manufacturing sector and are hoping to further develop their skills through a co-op placement.
Companies can receive 50% of the wages paid up to $5,000 in funding support for each placement they provide. The duration of each co-op will be a minimum of 6 weeks, but can be funded for up to 16 weeks of full-time work.
If you would be interested in more information and connecting with the school board in your area, please contact Veronica Kleinsmith at vkleinsmith@octe.ca.
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Vote to send S-233 to Committee
Senator Colin Deacon, a respected business leader and supporter of Basic Income, recently gave a powerful speech in the Senate on why S-233 should be brought to Committee. Click here to watch it.
Back in December 2021, two bills for a Guaranteed Livable Basic Income in Canada were introduced in Parliament: Bill S-233 by Senator Kim Pate and C-223 by MP Leah Gazan.
Recently, in its second reading, the bill was actively debated. Soon, our senators will vote on whether to take the bill to the next step – sending it to Committee – where experts would be brought in to testify and evidence showing that Basic Income works would be presented to Parliament.
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These Organisations have something they need to
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FTP is thrilled to announce that we will be hosting Heidi’s Walk for Hope—an event featuring a 5km walk around picturesque Island Lake—in person on September 18, 2022.
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Raffle tickets are now on sale for three AMAZING prizes, all donated by our incredible friends at GoYoga Orangeville.
Imagine winning one-month of unlimited yoga at GoYoga Orangeville. Or, better yet...a full YEAR of unlimited yoga! Or, winning the grandest of prizes...a week-long yoga retreat in Nosara, Costa Rica!
Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity. Tickets can be purchased at the GoYoga Orangeville store location (169 Broadway) or at our Orangeville office (20 Bredin Parkway—available at reception).
Tickets will also be available at this year's Heidi's Walk for Hope event to be held at Island Lake Conservation on September 18th.
$20/ticket or 6 for $100
The draw will take place on Friday, September 23, 2022 at 11:15 a.m. at GoYoga Orangeville. You do not have to be in attendance to win.
All proceeds are being raised in support of Family Transition Place's many essential programs and services.
Please contact Kelly at 519-942-4122, ext. 243 for more information.
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Join us Saturday, September 24, 2022, for a night to remember as we celebrate 50 years of changing lives with a Gala Dinner. Taking place at the historic Museum of Dufferin, guests will be treated to a cocktail hour with hors d’oeuvres, followed up with buffet dinner and coffee and dessert bar provided by Lavender Blue. There will be a silent auction, Heads & Tails Raffle and much more. The evening will be topped off with dancing and live music provided by The Campfire Poets.
Tickets are $165/per person and $1,320 for a table of eight. Receive a $40 charitable tax receipt per ticket. Early bird pricing until September 10th.
If you have an item you would like to donate to our silent auction please contact please click here to email.
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These Organisations have something to GIVE |
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The Orangeville Public Library Board is excited to kick off Public Library Month with an Open House event: Connect, Discover, Soar! on Saturday, October 1. We would be delighted if you could join us to celebrate the launch of our new branding and Strategic Plan.
Building on the aspirations of the community, we will unveil our new and exciting vision.
The event is scheduled to take place from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Mill Street Library where library staff will showcase a variety of services and programs that the public can explore. Presentations and speeches to the community start at 2:30 p.m., with cake and refreshments to follow. Drop by at any time during the afternoon.
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Passport funding has been increased as of the beginning of July 2022. For all the details on the increase please head to the link below. There are also resources there on what counts as an "allowable expense" under the passport program.
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One of the most interesting insights from newly released data is that rural nonprofits constitute nearly one quarter of all Canadian nonprofits. However, they employ just over a tenth of nonprofit workers and only account for 7% of nonprofit revenues. This invaluable data (which includes many more insights) can help us understand the dimensions and needs of the rural nonprofit sector in Canada.
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Serving on a non-profit board is a meaningful and rewarding experience, and the skills and expertise of a board’s directors are crucial to its collective impact. Yet, many boards cannot train their directors in a comprehensive, efficient way, and many directors are constrained by their schedules and limited access to resources. With Capacity Canada’s Modern Board, participants get access to a unique and comprehensive course offered by experts in the governance of the non-profit board. The two-course program includes multi-media guidance offered through video lectures, reading material and journaling opportunities to reflect on your personal experience with board roles and responsibilities. |
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The All About Boards program has been designed to provide you with the foundational elements to help you govern effectively while introducing you to emerging issues in board governance. This training provides actionable resources and guidance so nonprofit organizations can move their governance from good to great.
2022 Program
SESSION 1: Board Fundamentals - September 28
SESSION 2: Build Your Best Board - October 19
SESSION 3: Financial Fitness - November 16
SESSION 4: The Board’s Role in HR Management - December 14
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Young Adult (Ages 16+)
Our young adults virtual group programs aim to provide independent skill mastery that cultivate and promote self-care, healthy relationships, leadership skills and explore various topics that address transition and change. Each workshop is inclusive and creates opportunities to promote healthy avenues of independence and job readiness.
Program costs are $20 per program session.
Duration is 1 hour.
Registration is required.
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We really loved this TED Talk from Hrishikesh Hirway on "What you discover when you really listen." The talk explores how to have deep conversations.
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Here's How it Works
For a limited time, you can get 3 seats for the price of 2 when you register for any of our fall 2022 Live Guided courses.
This means if you purchase 2 seats for the same course/date/time zone, you'll get the 3rd seat absolutely FREE.
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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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