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Dufferin Community Foundation @dufferincommfdn.bsky.social · 22d

Last fall, we awarded a $2,500 grant to the National Wildlife Centre to provide emergency medical care to sick, injured and orphaned wildlife from Dufferin County. In the first few months after opening their new wildlife hospital in Caledon, the NWC had already treated 650 animals.

Dufferin Community Foundation @dufferincommfdn.bsky.social · 23d

Julie and Steve Wood are well-known in our community as people with big hearts who maximize their impact through thoughtful generosity. They personally presented cheques to four local charities for the third year in a row. We are grateful for them

📸Photo by Doug Schaefer

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Dufferin Community Foundation @dufferincommfdn.bsky.social · 24d

Vicki Sword wears many hats in our community, since June, Vicki has been sporting a Dufferin Community Foundation hat as a public member on our Grants Committee.

With our grants programs growing every year, Vicki’s experience will be invaluable. Welcome Vicki!

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Dufferin Community Foundation @dufferincommfdn.bsky.social · 28d

It takes time to absorb a talk as powerful as Tanya Talega's. Thank you to Dufferin County, Sharon Rigby & The Brave Canoe, and Nancy Frater from Booklore for such an exceptional evening.

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Tanya Talaga signing The Knowing
Warden Janet Horner, with Franca DeAngelis
Jim Waddington & Nancy Frater

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Dufferin Community Foundation @dufferincommfdn.bsky.social · 29d

🌟HAVE A COMMUNITY EVENT OR FUNDRAISER COMING UP THIS FALL/WINTER 🌟

Share it below. Add a link if you have one. At Dufferin Community Foundation, we believe in community first. Let’s celebrate and support what’s happening across Dufferin County! 💙

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Dufferin Community Foundation @dufferincommfdn.bsky.social · 29d

We’ve moved just down the hall! We’re excited to announce that Dufferin Community Foundation has a new office space but don’t worry, we’re still in the same building! We’ve simply moved down the hall.

📍 New location: Lord Dufferin Centre, 32 First Street, Suite 003C, Orangeville ON

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Dufferin Community Foundation @dufferincommfdn.bsky.social · Sep 25

This summer, the Cedar Fund awarded a $7,500 grant to Choices Shelter & Support Services - a 50% increase over last year! We are honored to support Choices for the third year in a row. This donation helps them continue offering safe shelter and vital services to youth and men in our community.

Dufferin Community Foundation @dufferincommfdn.bsky.social · Sep 23

Wishing all of those celebrating Rosh Hashanah a joyful celebration. 🍎
##dufferincounty #communityfoundation #dufferincommunityfoundation #communityimpact #communityfoundation #RoshHashana

Dufferin Community Foundation @dufferincommfdn.bsky.social · Sep 19

Congratulations to Family Transition Place on 40 years of helping women and children transition to brighter futures. We are proud to support your work.
##CommunityFirst #LocalImpact #DufferinCounty #DufferinCommunityFoundation #CommunityFoundation #Grants #ForeverFund

Dufferin Community Foundation @dufferincommfdn.bsky.social · Sep 19

Family Transition Place, received $7,500 from the Cedar Fund at Dufferin Community Foundation this summer.

#FTP #CedarFund #CommunityFirst #CommunityImpact #DufferinCounty #DufferinCommunityFoundation #communityfoundation #DonorAdvisedFunds #ForeverFund

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Dufferin Community Foundation @dufferincommfdn.bsky.social · Sep 19

🌟HAVE A COMMUNITY EVENT OR FUNDRAISER COMING UP THIS FALL? 🌟

Share it below in the comments! Add a link if you have one. At Dufferin Community Foundation, we believe in community first. Let’s celebrate and support what’s happening across Dufferin County! 💙

#charities

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Dufferin Community Foundation @dufferincommfdn.bsky.social · Sep 11

One week until the Fall Grants deadline! Be sure to send in your applications by 5pm on Thursday, Sept1 8th.

🍂Arts, Culture & Heritage Grants
🍂Environment Fund Grant
🍂Dufferin Vision Fund Grants
🍂Refugee Resettlement Fund Grant

https://dufferincommunityfoundation.ca/fall-grants-2025/

Dufferin Community Foundation @dufferincommfdn.bsky.social · Sep 10

We were delighted to present the Knights of Columbus, Orangeville with a second-year grant from the W&M Edelbrock Fund this summer. The Knights make a difference in tangible ways, like directly supporting children with special needs, helping individuals living in poverty, funding local charities.

Dufferin Community Foundation @dufferincommfdn.bsky.social · Sep 10

We are so grateful to the Order of the Eastern Star Normac Chapter for donating $3,000 to our Shelburne Community Fund! Grand Matron Jennifer Gohn and Grand Patron Robert Katzman presented the cheque last night to our Executive Director, Michele Fisher.

Dufferin Community Foundation @dufferincommfdn.bsky.social · Aug 14

We are excited to welcome applications for our signature Fall Grants program.

Arts, Culture & Heritage Grants
Environment Fund Grant
Dufferin Vision Fund Grants - NEW
Refugee Resettlement Fund Grant - NEW

Deadline: September 18. visit https://dufferincommunityfoundation.ca/fall-grants-2025/

Dufferin Community Foundation @dufferincommfdn.bsky.social · Aug 7

Call for Applications! Dufferin County invites youth ages 16 - 25 to apply to the 2025/2026 Youth Climate Activation Circle.

🔗 Learn more and apply by August 11, 2025 at https://joinindufferin.com/ycac
##ClimateActioninDufferin #YCAC #DufferinCounty #DufferinCommunity #YouthClimateAmbassador

Dufferin Community Foundation @dufferincommfdn.bsky.social · Jul 31

Sign up for our email list at dufferincommunityfoundation.ca/newletter-si... or email [email protected] and let us know that you’re with a charity or non-profit serving Dufferin County.

#charities #nonprofits #dufferincounty #orangeville #townofshelburne #grandvalley

Dufferin Community Foundation @dufferincommfdn.bsky.social · Jul 17

Call for Applications! Dufferin County invites youth ages 16 - 25 to apply to the 2025/2026 Youth Climate Activation Circle.

🔗 Learn more and apply by August 11, 2025 at https://joinindufferin.com/ycac
##ClimateActioninDufferin #YCAC #DufferinCounty #DufferinCommunity #YouthClimateAmbassador

Dufferin Community Foundation @dufferincommfdn.bsky.social · Jul 10

Call for Applications! Dufferin County invites youth ages 16 - 25 to apply to the 2025/2026 Youth Climate Activation Circle.

🔗 Learn more and apply by August 11, 2025 at https://joinindufferin.com/ycac
##ClimateActioninDufferin #YCAC #DufferinCounty #DufferinCommunity #YouthClimateAmbassador

Dufferin Community Foundation @dufferincommfdn.bsky.social · Jul 4

Build Your Legacy - At Dufferin Community Foundation, we’re your partner in philanthropy. Together, we align your charitable giving with the greatest possible impact—supporting the causes closest to your heart.

Let’s build your legacy together dufferincommunityfoundation.ca/for-donors/

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Dufferin Community Foundation @dufferincommfdn.bsky.social · Jun 21

Today, on National Indigenous Peoples Day, we honour and commemorate the First Nation, Inuit, and Métis people of Canada. #Community #NIPD2025 #NationalIndigenousPeoplesDay

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Dufferin Community Foundation @dufferincommfdn.bsky.social · Feb 17

🌟 Families come in all forms and sizes, love is the connecting force. Happy Family Day from the Dufferin Community Foundation! 💕

#familyday #dufferincounty #communityspirit #communityfoundation #dufferincommunityfoundation #communityimpact #foreverfund

Dufferin Community Foundation @dufferincommfdn.bsky.social · Feb 14

💖 Happy Valentine's Day from the Dufferin Community Foundation! 💖

Today, we celebrate love, compassion and the power of community. Thank you to all who make Dufferin County such a wonderful place to live, work and grow! ❤️

#valentinesday #communitylove #dufferincounty

Dufferin Community Foundation @dufferincommfdn.bsky.social · Feb 13

Nonprofit Appreciation Week always falls on the same week as Valentine’s Day? Our Town Crier Andrew Welch offers several ways to show your love and appreciation to the people who work at nonprofits across the county. Hint: chocolate is always welcome!

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Oyez! How to Show Nonprofits Some Love 3/3

YouTube video by Dufferin Community Foundation

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