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. |
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Each year on March 31, the world observes Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV) to raise awareness about transgender people. It is a day to celebrate the lives and contributions of trans people, while also drawing attention to the poverty, discrimination, and violence the community faces.
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We had a GREAT Forum Mar 27 with 35 people connecting, collaborating and experiencing together. Thank you all!
Watch here in the next WOTMs for the link to review the presentations.
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Is your listing up to date ? Help people find the help they are looking for.
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Dufferin County Equity Collaborative
DCEC
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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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NEXT check-in April 13
January 16th check-in materials are available NOW
Check out the new url
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Dufferin County calls on the Province to prioritize housing and homelessness.
Dufferin County joins the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) in calling for the provincial government to work more collaboratively with municipalities to increase the supply of housing and tackle the homelessness crisis in Ontario.
In Dufferin, there are currently around 800 applicant households on the Housing Access Dufferin Centralized Waiting List, with an average wait of between 4 to 8 years. In 2021, 1 in 10 (or 6,000) people in Dufferin lived in poverty, and 1 in 9 households lived in core housing needs. More information on housing and homelessness in Dufferin County can be found at www.dufferincounty.ca
AMO, a non-profit organization representing almost all of Ontario’s 444 municipal governments, presented housing and homelessness as top priorities for the 2023 provincial budget to the Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs.
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EARLY BIRD pricing ends Mar 31
The Rural Development Network and the Rural Ontario Institute (ROI) are co-hosting the third CRRHH Symposium June 6-8, 2023. Join us for a variety of sessions related to housing and homelessness in the context of rural, remote and Indigenous settings and the unique challenges that exist.
This event is designed to give community leaders, agencies, front line workers, non-profit groups, community-based organizations, people with lived experience, funding agencies, researchers, policy makers, and many more the opportunity to connect at a national level and share tools, best practices, and insights to better understand and address rural housing and homelessness.
Early bird pricing for the 2023 Canadian Rural and Remote Housing and Homelessness Symposium ends March 31st! If you haven't registered yet, this is your last chance to take advantage of this special offer.
The symposium promises to be an inspiring and informative event, with keynote speeches and presentations focused on addressing housing and homelessness issues in rural and remote or Indigenous communities. It's a great opportunity to network with colleagues who share your passion, gain insights from experts in the field, and develop strategies for making a positive impact in your community.
Don't miss out on this opportunity to save money and be a part of this important event!
Event Details
Dates: June 6-8, 2023
Location: Best Western Hotel & Conference Centre, 19 Holiday Drive, Brantford, Ontario and available online!
Early Bird Pricing ends March 31, 2023
Hosted By: The Rural Development Network and The Rural Ontario Institute
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The Homelessness Prevention and Housing Benefit campaign is continuing to gain momentum.
Last week, we launched a new video ad promoting the benefit. The ad has been seen hundreds of thousands of times already. If you haven't already, we'd really appreciate it if you could watch and share the video to help us get the word out.
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Earl Thiessen on Addiction, Recovery, and Building a Better Community at Oxford House
MARCH 23, 2023
Join us for this inspiring episode of our podcast as we sit down with Earl Thiessen, Executive Director of Oxford House in Calgary, Alberta. Earl shares his journey of personal recovery from addiction and how it led him to work and eventually lead the team at Oxford House.
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A Municipal Approach To Employment Service System Leadership
As part of the Ontario Government’s plan to transform employment services, a two-stage competitive process was launched for the selection of the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula’s Service System Manager (SSM). Several local OMSSA Members formed a consortium and were awarded the SSM role. Learn more about the work of the consortium and their municipal approach to Employment Services Transformation.
The vision of Employment Services Transformation (EST) is to build a locally responsive employment services system that effectively meets the needs of a diverse range of job seekers and employers in Ontario. Over the Fall 2022, the SSM has been engaged in a process to assess the current performance of the employment system in the catchment area and develop the strategy to strengthen the system starting in April 2023.
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Local Labour Market Plan 2023
Inside the report you will find:
· What our local workforce looks like
· How local organizations are supporting the workforce
· Employer Shifts and Expectations
· Action Plan
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See below for career exploration and job fair events coming up in our area. Connect with the company or host organization for more details.
Saputo Job Fair
Mar 30, 2023
11:00am-1:00pm
The Edelbrock Centre, Entrance B
30 Centre Street, Orangeville
Register via email or phone: 519-942-9986 ext. 0
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Jobseekers Portal
With the Jobseeker's Portal, you will be able to:
· See a personalized job feed curated just for you
· Follow specific companies and occupations that interest you
· Find jobs based on the skills that you already have and match you with some you may not have been initially looking for
· Create or update your resume using our easy-to-use resume builder
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Looking for Work?
The Employment Resource Centres are self-directed resource sites where clients can access job postings and the tools needed for job searching.
Services include access to computer, internet, fax, and photocopy services. Staff on hand can provide advice and assistance to anyone in their search for employment or career development.
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Collaboration Opportunities |
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NEW ! These Organisations need a
collaboration partner
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NEW Post your collaboration need or offer here
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These Organisations have something they need to
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DPSN is seeking a coordinator who shares our parenting philosophy for a part-time, hybrid position. This is a renewable contract for up to 23 hours per week for 44 weeks annually (loosely following the school calendar). Proximity to Dufferin County is essential for outreach and events. For more information, download the job posting. The deadline to apply is Thursday, April 6 at 4:30 p.m.
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One more Eat Learn Do opportunity waiting for you April 21 |
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These Organisations have something to GIVE |
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Innoweave Grant Opportunities - Expressions of Interest Accepted Until April 15
Impact and Strategic Clarity
The Impact and Strategic Clarity stream are foundational to Innoweave's approach to strategic clarity. Organizations work with a coach over 6-8 months to identify their organizational impact, supporting strategies, and actions to implement their plan. As coaches in this stream, we would be happy to discuss if your organization would be a good fit and help prepare your application. Contact info@socialimpactadvisors.ca for more information.
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.
The Atmospheric Fund - Expressions of Interest due April 5th
This grant is designed to support projects with the potential to generate large-scale carbon reduction. Priority project areas include low-carbon buildings, electricity grad decarbonization, and electric mobility. Click here 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.
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Available on the Fundraising Lab's Website
Fundraising is about more than just raising money. It touches almost every aspect of the mission of the organization and yet, it's often seen as separate. If you want fundraising to succeed, you have to do more than simply work hard at it. You have to understand what it takes to create the right environment for fundraising to thrive. That's where The Four Pillars of Fundraising come in.
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Passport funding has been increased as of the beginning of July 2022. For all the details on the increase please head to the link below. There are also resources there on what counts as an "allowable expense" under the passport program.
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The Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) has made some significant changes to its funding program for program recipients who are eligible to work. The monthly exemptions cap on earnings is being raised from $200 to $1000 per month. There are no changes for recipients who are unable to work. For more information on these changes, you can read the CTV News article linked below:
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In Canada, the Indigenous population grew by 9.4 percent from 2016 to 2021; however, the housing stock in Indigenous communities did not increase even close to the same rate.
The housing crisis is at the epicentre of many barriers Indigenous Peoples endure. Read the full article to learn more about the housing crisis and its many impacts on Indigenous peoples.
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With regular review and measurement of a strategic plan, your nonprofit can increase revenue by over 6x! Plus, studies show that between 36-45% of an organization's annual revenue can be attributed to a well-crafted strategic plan. Don't miss out on this opportunity to take your nonprofit to the next level. Download Keela's Nonprofit Strategic Plan template to build your organization's roadmap to success!
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Ever wondered what the top in-demand requirements are for an Executive Director? Check out our latest article to learn the most common requirements based on sector data. After reading this article, you'll be able to conduct a skills audit to see how your current skills match what organizations are looking for in their next Executive Director. READ MORE.
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COVID-19 Helpful Links and Resources |
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You can get up-to-date information and advice on the coronavirus at these trusted links:
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