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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April is Sikh Heritage Month in Canada, an opportunity to celebrate Sikh culture and heritage and facilitate the connection between the community and Sikhs, as well as the past and present contributions of Sikhs in building a better, more inclusive Canada.
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March 27 Forum link will be in the April 21 issue of WOTMs
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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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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.
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.
Event Details
Dates: June 6-8, 2023
Location: Best Western Hotel & Conference Centre, 19 Holiday Drive, Brantford, Ontario and available online!
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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Jennefer Laidley and Mohy Tabbara on Key Insights from the Welfare in Canada Report
MARCH 30, 2023
Tune in to this week’s episode of the podcast as we’re joined by Jennefer Laidley and Mohy Tabbara from the Maytree Foundation and co-authors of the Welfare in Canada Report. Jennefer is a Maytree consultant and Mohy leads the organization’s research on social safety and poverty.
We discuss key insights from the ground-breaking national welfare report, including the dire poverty that households across the country are currently experiencing. With their decades of combined experience in public policy and politics, Jennefer and Mohy will then offer up potential solutions to support those most in need.
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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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We are so looking forward to saying goodbye to the snow and hosting you at An Evening Under the Stars!
This outdoor gala, graciously hosted by Joan and Paul Waechter, is our unofficial launch of summer in Dufferin County. Good friends and community leaders... delicious food and drink... music, dancing, stargazing... all in support of Dufferin Community Foundation.
If you haven't already bought your tickets or a table, please do so by April 14 to secure your spot.
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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.
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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Resilient and Diverse Communities By Design: Applications coming soon!
Capacity Canada, with the generous support of Suncor Energy Foundation, is inviting non-profit and charitable organizations and collaboratives from across Canada to apply for their free nine-month education and skill-development program.
This program is intended for organizations and collectives that want to make progress on an important challenge while learning a process that can be replicated across other areas of their work
Read more about the program on our website.
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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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A new CBC Gem show has premiered. It is centered on the experiences of disabled people. Gill, the creator and a disabled person herself, says the purpose of the show "is not to inspire". Instead, Gill made Push as the answer to a question: "Why do people with disabilities need to choose between being ignored or being inspirational to be seen on-screen?"
For a full write-up on the show and info on how to watch, read this article:
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Partners for Planning continues to offer a wide range of excellent webinars. Here's what is coming up in March:
April 11: Introduction to the Disability Tax Credit
April 19: Intro to the ODSP
April 27: Introduction to the RDSP
To register for any of these FREE webinars and to keep an eye on all upcoming P4P webinars, head to the link below:
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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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