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
DC MOVES FORUM updates

September 28 Forum web updates will be announced here soon !
Update your listing. 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

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This week we talk to Tyler Meredith, a policy expert who helped to craft the 2019 and 2021 election platforms for the Liberal party. We talk about his journey into policy work, some of the work he is most proud of in his time in government, what needs to be done to move us forward out of this housing crisis, and a unique policy solution both he and Alan Broadbent put together that would be both cost-effective and impactful in creating new deeply affordable housing.
Join us at one of our upcoming Local Labour Market Consultation Sessions! We will share data trends about our local workforce, and hear from each other about what you are seeing on-the-ground.
 
Are there things we can do at a local level to strengthen our workforce and support businesses, workers and job searchers? Join us as we brainstorm approaches and partnerships that will build the plan for local work in 2024-2025. As an example, take a look at our 2023 Local Labour Market Plan.
 
We will be hosting six sessions across our local areas:
·    Dufferin County
·    Guelph
·    Waterloo Region (1 in Cambridge, 1 in Kitchener-Waterloo)
·    Wellington County
·    Online session for those unable to join in-person
 
Our first session will be held within Waterloo Region on November 2nd. Keep an eye on our social media and future newsletters for more details to come!
Update on Bill S-233
The Senate Finance Committee has now officially accepted our brief and is set to be translated which will take about 10 days and then it will appear on the committee website. Please share it widely.
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. 
The Latest from OMSSA’s Blog: How Can Social Services Help End Hunger?
 
Food banks and municipal social services share the same goal: supporting vulnerable Ontarians to live a life of dignity. Each September, Feed Ontario and their network of food banks take part in Hunger Action Month, encouraging everyone in the province to do their part to end food insecurity in Ontario. With the dramatic rise in food bank use over the last few years, the need for action on hunger and poverty is more urgent than ever. Those who work on the front lines of the social services sector have a vital role to play in this fight.
Dufferin County and lower-tier partners prepared to support people in need with first-ever local emergency support services trailers Dufferin County and its local municipal partners continue to lead the way in emergency preparedness and are ready to meet the needs of residents and visitors in any crisis. Together, Dufferin County, Amaranth, East Garafraxa, Grand Valley, Melancthon, Mono, Mulmur, Orangeville and Shelburne have purchased and stocked eight municipal emergency support services (ESS) trailers to provide support in local crisis situations. These trailers are the first of their kind in Ontario at a regional level and will help ensure the safety and well-being of the community in emergency situations. The ESS trailers will be stationed in each lower-tier municipality for rapid deployment to designated shelters.

The trailers contain equipment and provisions to enable volunteers to provide support to up to 50 people per trailer in emergencies, including:
• 50 folding cots
• 50 blankets and pillows
• Reflective vests for volunteers
• Personal hygiene supplies
• Emergency food supplies
• First aid kids with enhanced wound care supplies
• Administrative supplies

Between the eight ESS trailers and an additional County support unit that can provide ESS to up to 150 people, this partnership will allow the County and local municipalities to provide support to up to 750 people in an emergency. Interested in volunteering to help your community if an emergency strikes? The County is recruiting and training volunteers who live nearby local designated shelter sites to help set up and operate municipal emergency shelters. Interested residents can contact emergency.management@dufferincounty.ca to learn more.
  • Outstanding Leadership & Dedication Recognized: Dufferin County Paramedics Receive Prestigious Awards - press release (joint with the County of Dufferin)
Collaboration Opportunities
NEW ! These Organisations are looking to collaborate

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
Happy Autumn!
Applications are now open for our Fall 2023 Grants program, featuring two grant streams:
 
1) Arts, Culture & Heritage Fund and 2) Environment Fund. Before you submit a grant application, please review our general eligibility requirements. 

Application Deadline: Monday, October 16, 2023 at 5pm
2024-2026 United Way Funding Applications
Applications for United Way funding for the period of April 1, 2024 - March 31, 2026 will open Monday October 2, 2023 for the following funding streams:
  • Healthy People, Thriving Communities
  • Rural Communities
  • Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
Applications are open to all qualified organizations. Currently funded organizations who have funded programs in these streams will be required to re-apply.

Application Deadline - October 30, 2023 @ 11:59 pm
If you have any questions, please contact Colleen at colleen@unitedwaygwd.com

The Anti-Hate Security and Prevention Grant provides $25.5 million over 2 years to: combat hate in Ontario, build stronger, safer and more inclusive communities


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.
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!
After three years of meeting virtually, this year we will meet in-person for our Annual General Meeting!
Join us in the boardroom on the main floor of the Lord Dufferin Centre
32 First Street Orangeville
 
·    Meet our Board of Directors
·    Reflect on our 2022-2023 accomplishments through an annual report
·    Learn about the state of our finances
·    Be inspired by the BIG things we have in store for the future!
·    Snacks will be provided
 
call 519-941-6431 ext 200 by October 13
Sharing from others
New data on nonprofit perspectives and experiences with cybersecurity
The Charity Insights Canada Project has released the results of a short survey of nonprofit data protection practices and perspectives on cybersecurity. It shows 19% of respondents are very confident in their organization’s current data security and privacy measures.
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