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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May is Asian Heritage Month
Asian Heritage Month is an opportunity for us to learn more about the diverse culture and history of Asian communities in Canada, as well as to acknowledge the many achievements and contributions of people of Asian origin who, throughout our history, have done so much to make Canada the country we know and love.
The theme for Asian Heritage Month 2023 is “Stories of Determination.” This month is a reminder for all of us to come together to combat anti-Asian racism and discrimination in all its forms.
May 1st marks the beginning of Canadian Jewish Heritage Month, a time to celebrate Jewish culture, faith, and history in Canada. Canada is home to an estimated 400,000 people of Jewish heritage, making it the fourth-largest Jewish community in the world. Jewish Canadians have made and continue to make important contributions to our society, including medicine, theatre, engineering, music, architecture, academia, politics, law, the arts, and more. During this month, we also recognize the courage, determination, and resilience that members of Jewish communities have shown throughout history.
May is Sexual Assault Prevention Month in Ontario. It is an opportunity to raise awareness about the devastating impact of this crime, to better understand its deep cultural and historical roots, to support victims and survivors and to work together to stop the violence. It’s also an opportunity to highlight the strength and resilience of survivors, and to recognize the accomplishments of the individuals and organizations that are working to raise awareness of sexual assault, support victims and prosecute offenders.
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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- June - date to be confirmed
April 13 check-in materials will be available soon
Check out the new url
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Saturday, May 6, 2023 8:00 a.m.
Bridges out of Poverty Workshop
Alder Street Community Center
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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 2023 CRRHHS is now fully virtual!
Early bird gets the worm, and the discount! Register before April 30th to save on this amazing event. Can’t make it June 6-8? No problem! Register and access all 50+ sessions online until August 5th.
Event Details
Dates: June 6-8, 2023
Location: Online
Early Bird Pricing: Available until April 30, 2023
Hosted By: The Rural Development Network and The Rural Ontario Institute
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The federal budget tabled in Ottawa failed to do anything to meaningfully address the housing and homelessness crises Canada faces. Despite housing being one of the most important issues for Canadians – the federal government decided to sit on their hands. We need to make them realize they can’t ignore this issue.
Over the next few weeks, the budget will be moving through the Finance Committee and Parliament and we can keep campaigning to get meaningful support and investment in it.
Write a letter to your MP and the Minister of Finance TODAY, urging them to amend the Budget legislation to include the CAEH's proposed Homelessness Prevention and Housing Benefit. We've drafted a template and made it easy for you to quickly send a message off.
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The National Housing Strategy Reset
APRIL 27, 2023
In 2017, there was a lot of excitement around the announcement of the National Housing Strategy (NHS). Now 6 years later, many feel the plan, while full of potential, has stalled. Jacob Gorenkoff from the Canadian Housing and Renewal Association joins us this week to talk about why the NHS needs a reset and what that might look like. Listen in on this timely conversation.
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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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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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We are so looking forward to saying goodbye to the snow and hosting you at An Evening Under the Stars! Thursday, June 22, 20235:30 – 11:00 p.m.
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.
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Big Brothers Big Sisters Annual Golf Tournament
Join us at our annual Golf Tournament
at Shelburne Golf and Country Club on Thursday, June 15th.
More information to come!
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These Organisations have something to GIVE |
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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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CAPACITY CANADA'S DESIGN COLLECTIVE
RESILIENT AND DIVERSE COMMUNITIES BY DESIGN
Applications to join the first cohort will be accepted until May 17, 2023!
The Design Collective is inviting organizations from different communities across Canada to participate in this year’s program. Two individuals from each of the selected organizations will be enrolled in the collective to learn the foundational elements of human centered design in order to bring this professional skill back to their organizations and communities. We encourage people from under-represented groups to apply as we feel the spirit of human centred design is well suited to addressing many of the challenges faced by these communities.
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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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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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What trends will impact charities and nonprofits in the second quarter of 2023?
In this edition of our quarterly blog series, we discuss the challenges charities and nonprofits are facing as a result of the climate crisis and a hard insurance market. The former is a long-term challenge that will likely change core aspects of how our sector operates. The latter is a short-term challenge but one that is nevertheless having an impact on many organizations. We also discuss recent data on donation trends, which is giving us a clearer picture of how this important source of revenue was affected by the pandemic. Finally, we discuss the opportunities for our sector in changing models of work.
Generous Futures: Revitalizing Spaces & City Building - Panel Discussion
As cities and urban spaces expand, there have been negative impacts on vulnerable communities. Gentrification is displacing long-term residents and adding to the housing affordability crisis. How are city builders working to address this problem and responsibly revitalize our neighbourhoods? How can philanthropy contribute to building thriving communities where everyone can live, regardless of background, socioeconomic status or social determinants of health? Join Toronto Metropolitan University on May 15 at 1pm ET for a panel that will explore these questions and more.
ICYMI - Infographics showing the nonprofit sector by the numbers in every region
Up-to-date data about the nonprofit sector facilitates a deeper understanding of how the sector contributes to Canadian society. It also allows the sector to better demonstrate impact, plan for workforce needs and advocate for change. We encourage you to use these infographics about the sector in every province and territory to showcase the impact of the nonprofit sector, whether to governments, funders or other stakeholders. They were created as an initiative of the Federal Nonprofit Data Coalition.
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As a whole, the sector is still using archaic practices and ideas about how we recruit, hire, and work. What opportunities are there to shift how power and people interact in the workplace? For jobseekers, there’s often an unnecessary number of hoops to jump through, all likely on the candidates’ own dime, and sometimes without advance warning. We need to reimagine and restructure hiring practices in order to be organizations that value people. READ MORE.
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As the sector grapples with issues around transparency, accountability, and the lack of diversity at the highest levels, multiple reports also indicate an alarming drop in the Canadian public’s trust in the nonprofit sector. What can be done at the leadership level to create a brighter, stronger future for our sector? Tune into our new podcast episode to find out. LISTEN NOW.
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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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