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.



Land Acknowledgement for Dufferin County Read it here
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DC MOVES FORUM updates

NEXT FORUM September 28 - SAVE THE DATE .. watch for details

Partnership, relationship, connection, trust, communication, shared experience, ability to innovate, and an abundance mindset...

So that we have: an equitable community where everyone, today and for future generations to come, have 100% wellbeing
Are you listed ? Help people find the help they are looking for.
On the MyDufferin website, there is a section where you can add or change a listing. https://mydufferin.ca/post-listing
Dufferin County Equity Collaborative
DCEC
Our DCEC equity lens shapes our vision that every resident of Dufferin County will have the opportunity to realize their potential.  


NEXT check- Sept 12 - save the date has been sent

April 13 check-in materials available here

Check out the new url
Community Services Housing Division was able to deliver 66 new COHB (Canada-Ontario Housing Benefit) benefits to Dufferin County renters. This was in addition to the annual allocation where 24 new recipients received the housing benefit for 2022-2023. Dufferin County was the first in the province to deliver the 2023-2024 allocation and as such will be the first to receive any unspent COHB funding for 2023-2024. The County was able to deliver 26 housing benefits so far 2023.2024.
The Plight of Migrant Farmers
AUGUST 3, 2023
Migrant farmers play a huge role in feeding the country, yet when it comes to providing them with housing, decency and dignity are nowhere to be found. Advocate and lived expert, Gabriel Allahdua, joins us on this week’s pod, to share his experience and to chat with us about why he’s working hard to make sure migrant farmers can realize their right to dignified and acceptable housing and care.
Sept 18 to 24 the MPs resume sitting in Ottawa a great time for a show of support for a basic income guarantee in Canada. You can plan a local event and add it to the IBIW calendar or join an international one online.

In Canada, we find more and more groups across the country talking about why we need basic income. But there are still millions of Canadians who have no idea why and what this means. We encourage your group, no matter how large or small, to hold a public conversation session during this week, in your local library, perhaps, or a church basement or community centre, and talk to your neighbours about what Basic Income will mean to them and their community. There’s great information on our website already and stay tuned for other resources geared to helping set up a local conversation.
Struggle to Stability: Creating A Tailored Management Course for Those Living with Low Income
 
Now more than ever Canadians are recognizing the importance of financial well-being – achieving peace of mind about our financial situation, feeling secure in our ability to absorb a money setback, and having the freedom to make choices that allow us to enjoy life. Financial stress is compounded when people feel a loss of control and lack the appropriate knowledge and information to make decisions in their best interests. Prosper Canada talks about the work they are doing in this area. 
Navigating health and social care, some points that summarize where we are and what we hope to accomplish.
 
  • Recognizing the need for an easier way to navigate health and social care options in Dufferin/Caledon, HOHC OHT is committed to finding a patient navigation support solution and is working hard behind-the-scenes to put something in place in the next couple of months. 
  • This solution will not only help improve the lives of those who live and provide care in our community, but it will also support the redesign of how local care is provided. 
  • Through collaborative efforts, research, and engagement with community partners, HOHC OHT has put a plan in place to implement patient navigation support in collaboration with Community Connection (211 Ontario) , with a desired implementation date of September 2023.
 
  • HOHC OHT will implement supports that:
  • Provide patient-facing services and/or support aimed at improving patient access and experience
  • Introduce business process changes to ensure a “one door” or “no wrong door” 24/7 navigation
  • Work in collaboration with Health811 service.
 
  • HOHC OHT is working in collaboration with neighbouring OHTs to maximize efforts and resources.  

Event Details:
When: Thursday, August 31, 2023 4-7 p.m.
Where: Dufferin County Paramedic Service 325 Blind Line, Orangeville ON
What: This event will feature a FREE barbecue, guest speakers and important information about local substance-use supports through participating community partners
Greo launches two new Ontario-focused funding programs
Greo Evidence Insights is seeking applications for two new Ontario-focused funding programs:
Collaboration Opportunities
NEW ! These Organisations are looking to collaborate

Is your organization planning a BACK TO SCHOOL BACKPACK DRIVE? Do you know of an EXISTING BACKPACK DONATION PROGRAM offered here in Dufferin County?
 
If you answered "Yes!" we have interested partners and community members who want to know.
 
Please send a quick note to our Community Engagement Coordinator with the name of the program, the organizer and approximately how many backpacks are distributed each year.
Connect-Ed Working Circles provides youth with six weeks of training for entry-level marketing, design, social media, and communications positions.
 
Opportunities to partner with the Connect-ED Working Circles program include:
·    Be a Guest Speaker or Mentor
·    Spotlight Projects - allow youth to prepare media content for an event you want to promote
·    Paid Employment Placement - hire a promotional assistant and be reimbursed their wages
 
Resource Sharing
These Organisations have something they need to
GET
These Organisations have something to GIVE
Collective Impact
This funding stream is designed to support cross-sector collectives aiming to create population-level change in their communities. Collectives are provided a coach and supporting grant dollars to develop their shared strategy, governance model, and measurement strategy. We are proud to be lead coaches in this stream, click here or contact us to learn more.

MLSE Foundation Community Action Grants - Expressions of Interest open now
These grant funds are dedicated to supporting Ontario-based organizations that are using sport and recreation to build a more equitable tomorrow. Organizations that are creating positive outcomes for youth in physical health, mental health, academic achievement, and work readiness can be granted up to $50,000.‍. Click here for information on this grant.

McConnell Foundation – Currently accepting applications
The McConnell Foundation funds activities focused on at least one of three focus areas: Climate, Reconciliation, and Communities. In addition to these priorities, the Foundation also considers proposals with national relevance and the potential to make systems change.
For more information visit here.
The Dufferin County Community Safety and Well-Being Plan 2021-2024 – 2022 Annual Report was accepted at County Council and is now on its way to the Lower-tier Municipalities of Dufferin. Thank you for all of your contributions to this process.
 
The Report and CSWB details can be found online at:
 
Welcome to Behaviour Solutions DCAFS, your one-stop destination for all the supports, resources, and information you and your family need. No matter what age, we invite you to explore our new website at behavioursolutions.dcafs.on.ca and unlock a world of behaviour solutions that are just a click away!

You are also invited to be part of our growing online community and stay up to date with the latest news, events, and helpful tips by following us on Facebook and Twitter.

But that's not all - we are excited to introduce our new eNewsletter! Subscribe today and regularly receive our calendar of upcoming services right to your own inbox. Never miss out on any of our workshops, events, and programs tailored specifically for your family's needs. Subscribe today at behavioursolutions.dcafs.on.ca/subscribe.

At Behaviour Solutions DCAFS, we are committed to being your partner in supporting and building on the strengths of children, adults, and families in our Dufferin community. Join us as we strive to make positive impacts on the lives of families like yours. Connect with us today!
Sharing from others
New Stuff - new self-paced classes to help you create what is possible! 
Classes to help you shift from reacting to what’s wrong, to creating what is possible.
Classes to move beyond fundraising, to find the stuff you really need to support your work.
  • Catalytic Listening to move beyond drama and miscommunication, creating more trust and joy
  • Collective Enoughness to get off the fundraising hamster wheel, to build upon the assets and resources you already have
And a solid overview of the whole Catalytic Thinking framework, to create more possibility in every aspect of your work and your life
Click through and start learning right now!

Many folks in your organization or community, just like at Tamarack, observe various ethnocultural, religious, faith and spiritual dates celebrated globally. 
 
This guide was conceived to assist in holding organizations, supervisors, and event hosts accountable for respecting, recognizing, and accommodating needs of staff and community members — be they spiritual, faith-based, ethnocultural, or religious. We hope this guide helps you create an inclusive environment that centres and honours diverse voices of the community.
The Ongoing Impact of the Indian Act on Indigenous Peoples' Health
In nearly every country with an Indigenous population, and that includes some of the wealthiest countries in the world, there are disparities between the health of the Indigenous population and that of the non-Indigenous population. The disparity between the health of Indigenous Peoples in Canada and non-Indigenous Canadians will change when the roots of the social determinants are addressed.
COVID-19 Helpful Links and Resources
You can get up-to-date information and advice on the coronavirus at these trusted links: