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
Watch for the event results update announcement in January
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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.  

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View the Sept 12 Checkin meeting and County Proclamation to Eradicate Poverty Check them out here
 
Housing
  • Removal of GST on new rental housing provided by co-operative housing corporations
  • $15 billion in new loan funding for the Apartment Construction Loan Program
  • $1 billion in new funding for the Affordable Housing Fund to support non-profit, co-op, and public housing providers
  • $309.3 million in new funding for the Co-operative Housing Development Program
  • Establishment of the Department of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities to recognize link between housing and infrastructure
  • Denial of income tax deductions for short-term rental operators who are not in compliance with regulations
  • $50 million to support municipal enforcement of restrictions on short-term rentals
  • Announcement of the creation of the Canadian Mortgage Charter to protect mortgage holders
A 360 Look at the Housing Crisis
DECEMBER 7, 2023
For over 40 years, Steve Pomeroy has been teaching, advising and consulting on Housing and Homelessness across Canada. He joins us on the pod this week dropping incredible insights on how we got into this crisis and paths forward out of it. It’s a must listen.
Bill S-233
The witnesses at the first hearing on S-233 were former Premier Kathleen Wynne, Dr. Evelyn Forget, Dr. Jiaying Zhao and representatives of the Parliamentary Budget Office, all providing what we believe to be information important to the task of building better income security for Canada. You can check out that first hearing here:

We urge you to let politicians know you support the National Framework Bill S-233 in the Senate and its companion in the House of Commons, Bill C-223.
The Laurier Centre for Study of Canada (LCSC) hosted a panel discussion recently. The panelists were James Janeiro, public policy and advocacy professional, Rob Rainer, Reeve of Tay Valley Township, Sheila Regehr, founding member of the Basic Income Canada Network (BICN). Laura Pin, Assistant Professor in the Department of Political Science at Wilfrid Laurier University was the moderator. Watch the recording on youtube. See https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qp6tTy42zVg.
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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. 
In March 2023, there were almost 2 million visits to food banks across Canada, representing a 32 per cent increase compared to March 2022, and a 78.5 per cent increase compared to March 2019, which is the highest year-over-year increase in usage ever reported. In its 2023 HungerCount report, Food Banks Canada documents food bank use in Canada. It is a cross-sectional census survey of most food bank agencies, organizations, and programs, within and outside of the Food Banks Canada network. The HungerCount provides a point in time snapshot of food bank use in Canada. Read the report.
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
Come celebrate the holidays with us on Dec. 16! We will be meeting at the Odd Fellows Hall from 1-3 p.m. Please note there is parking across the street at the medical building.
Please RSVP to Natalie to secure your spot!
These Organisations have something to GIVE
The best way to win grants is to clearly illustrate the importance of your program or project to the people who will directly benefit from it – in plain language. You can only do this after you have done extensive research. To help, we’ve put together an action list to make sure your next grant is more than just "dazzle":
  1. Read through the grant guidelines and identify SPECIFICALLY why this grant is a good match for your program. If it isn't a good match, you should save your time and your money for the grants that are a good fit.
  2. Read through the grant questions carefully and find them in the guidelines for additional clarity. Grant applications are often worded in vague language, but the examples provide more definition.
  3. Answer the questions in point-form first, so you know that you are hitting the target. To answer the questions clearly you will need to refer to your case for support, and/or talk to the program managers. (Don't have a case for support? See below!)
  4. Align, Align, Align. Make sure every aspect of your application is playing on the same team (no own goals here!). The budget should tell the same story as the description and the activities you are outlining. It is one finely tuned machine built for one purpose - to win the gold.
  5. Check all the boxes - don't be disqualified by not submitting accurate support documents.
A Case Statement, or Case for Support, provides a competitive edge when it comes to grant and proposal writing because it can supply the narrative, logic, and data for the program or project. The Fundraising Lab has extensive experience helping non-profits craft strong and cohesive Case Statements. Check out our How To Write a Case Statement course to learn how to build an effective and engaging Case Statement, while developing your storytelling skills to create a fundraising masterpiece that will connect donors to your good cause. Think you could use a bit more help? Reach out to us at hello@fundraisinglab.ca to discuss how we can support you best!
SUAP provides time-limited funding for a wide range of innovative and evidence-informed projects including substance use prevention, harm reduction and treatment initiatives across the country. Projects target a range of substances, including opioids, stimulants, cannabis, alcohol, nicotine and tobacco, at the community, regional and national levels. 
Budget 2023 committed $359.2M over five years, starting in 2023-24, to support a renewed Canadian Drugs and Substances Strategy (CDSS). The CDSS guides the federal government's work in an effort to save lives and minimize substance-related harms for people who use drugs and alcohol, their families, and communities.
Building on previous efforts to develop innovative, community-led approaches, Budget 2023 includes $144M for SUAP to fund community-based supports, and evidence-based health interventions.
Through this 2023 national call for proposals (CFP), SUAP will fund projects that address substance use issues across the continuum of care.
Projects are anticipated to begin as early as June 1, 2024 and must be completed no later than March 31, 2028.
Nov 22, 2023 : Due Date
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.
People for Personalized Funding has put together an incredible resources page to describe the kinds of funding available to people with disabilities and their families. This page provides an organized way to see what kinds of funding there are, how to apply for that funding, and also to see what letters PPF has written to the Ontario Ministry, and what replies have been provided. Some of these newer letters include communication in September and October 2023. It also provides useful links for advocacy and further support.
Check out this comprehensive page here: https://www.pfpf.ca/resources
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!
Sharing from others
For organizations that help communities address health and social issues, one of the most important needs involves strengthening families that are struggling with poverty and a mix of other challenges.
Please join me Tuesday December 19th for a webinar about an inspiring success story. We will share information about the tools and techniques that have dramatically improved collaboration to help struggling families move from crisis to careers, and on to being thriving, contributing members of the community.

Labour & Employment
Law Potpourri
FREE
 
January 16, 2024
1:00 pm to 2:30 pm
In a rapidly evolving digital landscape, nonprofits are harnessing the power of AI to drive social change and make a lasting impact. Join us on January 25, 2024, from 1-2:00 pm EST, as our panel of experts explore how nonprofits are seizing the AI wave and how it will reshape the nonprofit sector and its workforce. Don't just follow the AI buzz—be at the heart of the conversation!
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
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