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 - 9 am to 12 pm


We have 3 guest presenters - details to be shared in the next issue. And we will continue to explore and define the conditions and actions for achieving what we defined in our map shown below.

Watch for the invitation to register! See you there.
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.
Canada’s is experiencing an unprecedented wave of new homelessness driven by the high cost of rent, low vacancy rates and a lack of affordable housing options. Well over 263,000 Canadians will experience homelessness this year alone. 
 
To that end, today we join REALPAC and the Smart Prosperity Institute to release: The National Housing Accord: A Multi-Sector Approach to Ending Canada’s Rental Housing Crisis. 
 
The National Housing Accord’s recommendations provide the blueprint to build over 2 million units of purpose-built rental housing including over 655,000 units of near-market and deeply affordable housing and allows us to take immediate action to stop the wave of new homelessness we are experiencing with a Homelessness Prevention and Housing Benefit. 

Read the full report on the website here. 


The New Housing Accelerator Fund
AUGUST 10, 2023
This week on the pod, Frank Berube from CMHC joins to chat about the new Housing Accelerator Fund. We’ll discuss how it came fruition, how it can help address the national housing crisis, what the hopes are for the fund moving forward. Listen in on this timely conversation.
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
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
Help guide our Strategic Plan and shape our future.

See our Strategic Plan Page on our website with a full range of events including the survey 

Public Survey Participation: Between August 10th and September 15th

In Person or Virtual Participation: attendees are encouraged to pre-register via email at info@headwatershealth.ca. for dates listed below.
These Organisations have something to GIVE
Greo launches two new Ontario-focused funding programs
Greo Evidence Insights is seeking applications for two new Ontario-focused funding programs:
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!
Together with our municipal partners, #DufferinCounty is working to change how early years education is talked about with the Merrily Podcast.
Interested in the development of future generations? Tune in today on Spotify, iTunes, or voicEd Radio! https://ow.ly/Spnj50PvW5V
Are you an educator, parent or policymaker, or simply interested in the development of future generations? Check out the Merrily Podcast! The Podcast features a diverse lineup of guests with unique perspectives on early childhood education.
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!
Free Online Resource for Charities!
OWL – Open World Learning is now live and free for registered charities in Canada and the US. Go to www.owl.inc and click on Join OWL to unlock access to free curated eLearning courses and programs for everyone at your charity on these topics:
 
  • HR Compliance – Canada/US
  • Diversity Equity Inclusion (DEI)
  • Board Governance
  • Mental Health & Well-Being 
  • Leadership Soft Skills
COVID-19 Helpful Links and Resources