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
Come find out at our next DC MOVES Forum

Guest Presenter Cyndy Dearden from YWHO

SAVE THE DATE - December 14th 9 to 12 - Watch for the invitation

September 28 Forum web updates available now!
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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.  



View the Sept 12 Checkin meeting and County Proclamation to Eradicate Poverty Check them out here
Climate Change and Greener Affordable Housing
OCTOBER 26, 2023
This week on the pod we have special guests Nik Schruder and Charlie Aucoin to talk about CMHC’s commitment to Climate Change, and how organizations can apply to be part of the solution through the new Canada Greener Affordable Housing program.
Learn More about the Dream Dufferin - Career Pathways here: dufferinbot.ca/dreamcareer
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 support of Financial Literacy Month: Register for free access to our Financial Literacy for Facilitators course - Module 5

This November, we are giving free limited time access to Module 5 of the Financial Literacy course covering savings and investing. 
This module will provide participants with all the foundational financial literacy knowledge needed to deliver financial literacy workshops on saving and investing within their community. 
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
These Organisations have something to GIVE
This funding opportunity aims to make communities and workplaces across Canada more accessible for persons with disabilities. It will fund projects that create more opportunities for persons with disabilities to take part in community activities, programs and services, and access employment.
Application period: October 18, 2023, to December 13, 2023, at 5:00 pm Eastern Standard Time (EST)
Funding amount: Between $500,000 and a maximum of $3,000,000 for a project that is up to 2 years in duration
Who can apply: Not-for-profit organizations, for-profit organizations, and governments
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!
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The Institute of Corporate Directors invites you to apply for the ICD-RBC Foundation Scholarship. The goal of this scholarship is to enable underrepresented organizations to elevate their governance oversight. If you are someone who can benefit from this or know of someone who will benefit, then click here to apply.

How to Navigate Privacy & AI Risks with Josephine Yam
Wednesday, Nov. 15 | 11 - 12:30 p.m. ET | online
This webinar dives into the intricacies of privacy and AI compliance. But it’s not just about highlighting the risks. You'll gain insights into tackling these challenges and harness the transformative potential of AI in achieving Tech For Good.
New report on the state of the nonprofit sector in Ontario
The Ontario Nonprofit Network has released the results of its fourth annual sector-wide survey on the state of Ontario’s nonprofits regarding their financial health, staffing and volunteers, and general operations. It finds that nonprofits are dealing with rising costs, increasing demand and challenging financial situations.
 
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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