Join In January

What makes life good? How are we doing? What are the things that really matter to our community? How can we improve things, and who is responsible for doing it?

Open now until January 31, 2024, the Dufferin County Community Safety & Well-Being (CSWB) Integration Table - a group of more than 30 people representing service agencies, government and local charities - is conducting a community-wide survey and gathering data to take the temperature of our community. This important research helps inform municipal plans, agency services and community programs offered to Dufferin residents. It will influence businesses, policies and advocacy efforts over the next four years. Make sure that this information represents YOU and what is important to you. It's a small commitment of time to help shape your community for the better.

The Dufferin County Community Grants program has launched its application process for 2024. This year introduces new funding streams:

1. Groundwork Grants - optional multi-year grants to provide stability funding for vital programs and organizations
2. Bloom Grants - one year grants to support new or expanded programs or events
3. Grassroots Grants - one year grants to support non-incorporated groups and new, one-time initiatives

HCIA is pleased to play a role in helping to assess and make recommendations to County council for this grants program. If you are interested in serving on our Assessment Team, please get in touch.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR: On January 8, 2024 at 1pm there will be an information session and Q&A for the Community Grants program, where you can find out more about the new application form, the new funding streams, get answers to any questions you may have from Dufferin County staff and HCIA, and have plenty of time to complete your application by the January 31 deadline.

Copy the Zoom link below into your calendar, or click the button below on Jan. 8 at 1pm:

Topic: Dufferin County Community Grants 2024 Information Session 

Time: Jan 8, 2024 01:00 PM ET

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82631817114pwd=WjFyTHdwbHRNMm1NL1ZZU2syQkxxQT09

Read about past grant recipient stories here.

A subcommittee of the Dufferin County Equity Collaborative has published a listing of emergency food services and where to find food for little or no cost. This guide includes details like any eligibility requirements, type of service (e.g. shopping model, hampers), types of food available such as fresh, frozen, prepared meals, sit down community dinners, vouchers, delivery and more. The address and phone number are given for each organization, and the PDF file also includes live links to applicable websites. Some hours of operation are shown but calling ahead is always advised. Click below to download.

Annual State of Business in Dufferin Breakfast

January 17, 2024 8am

Monora Park Pavilion

Join the Dufferin Board of Trade for the Annual State of Business in Dufferin Breakfast -  a networking breakfast to bring together influential business and political leaders in our community. January 17th, at 8am, featuring a fireside chat with MPP Sylvia Jones and MP Kyle Seeback, a panel discussion with local Mayors, followed by Q & A session with the audience. Breakfast catered by Lavender Blue Catering. Register at dufferinbot.ca