Dufferin Community Foundation - charitable donations through a community endowment fund
Giving Tuesday in Dufferin County
giving Tuesday

Our community is famous for its generosity, for helping our neighbours and making sure our community stays strong. This GivingTuesday and throughout the holiday season, we are urging everyone to give locally. 

Here are 30+ charities and non-profits in Dufferin County that would welcome your support… 

Thank you to our GivingTuesday Partner:

 

Achill Choral Society

Your generosity this season will help us continue the rich choral tradition that brings joy across our community.

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ACT Foundation Canada

Our mission is to care for the less fortunate, alleviate poverty and protect the environment through direct action, education and empowerment.

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Alzheimer Society of Dufferin County

Gifts will support Montessori program supplies for hands-on, person-centered activities, and expanding social and recreational programs.

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Bethell Hospice Foundation

Help ensure compassionate hospice care continues! Celebrate Light and Love by donating in memory of a loved one.

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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Dufferin & District

Creating brighter futures by matching Dufferin’s youth with caring mentors who inspire confidence and resilience.

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Caledon Meals on Wheels

Match our Meals: Thanks to the Stafford Group, every dollar you donate in December is doubled, making your donation go twice as far!

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Community Living Dufferin

We’re launching an Inclusion Mini Drive. Every dollar will fund programs that foster inclusion, independence, and community connection.

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Choices Shelter & Support Services

Sponsor an individual experiencing homelessness through our Christmas Gift Program – personalized gifts for those who need it the most. 

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Dufferin Arts Council

Dufferin Arts Council continues to build funds for arts specific education for students and mid-career artists.

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Dufferin Child & Family Services

Your gift will empower children, youth, and families of Dufferin through vital mental health, well-being, and developmental supports.

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Dufferin Community Foundation

Connecting people who care to causes that matter in Dufferin County. Give to one of our Forever Funds.

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Dufferin Film Festival

Three days of spectacular films, filmmakers and events fostering cultural enrichment and independent film in Dufferin County. Support our 2026 festival.

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Family Transition Place

We provide programs and services to women and their children who have experienced abuse, sexual violence or homelessness.

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Headwaters Communities In Action

HCIA fosters collaborative action on local priorities. Your gift supports community connection, belonging, civic engagement and volunteerism.

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Headwaters Health Care Foundation

Every donation will be matched dollar-for-dollar by the Hartman Foundation, doubling your impact up to $2 million!

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Joyful Sound Gospel Choir

We are a community choir that enriches our local community with the joy, hope, and healing power of gospel music.

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Knights of Columbus Orangeville

This season, we are supporting Family Transition Place and providing winter coats and clothing for kids and families in need.

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Let's Talk Science

Your gift supports the local delivery of national STEM programs to youth, equipping them with skills for future careers.

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Museum of Dufferin

Donations will go towards an accessible front desk for our museum to better serve the public. Donations can be made in person or online.

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National Wildlife Centre

Your compassion helps us provide life-saving care for sick, injured and orphaned wildlife in Dufferin County.

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Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority

Help us secure a sustainable future. Your gift will support watershed protection, environmental education, trails and conservation.

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Orangeville & District Animal Centre (SPCA)

Your gift supports adoptions, sheltering, Neuter Scooter spay/neuter clinics, and humane education programs delivered in local schools.

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Orangeville Food Bank

Orangeville Food Bank & Dufferin Food Share-Grand Valley provide nutritious food and dignified support to people across Dufferin County.

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Parent Support Network

Supporting parents, strengthening families, and building community—your gift helps us continue offering free parenting workshops. 

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Pine River Institute

Helping Families Helping Kids: Your gift supports youth struggling with addiction and mental health challenges to get their lives back on track.

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Rotary Club of Shelburne

Welcoming donations to the Shelburne Christmas Hamper Program.

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Scientists in School

Scientists in School is fundraising to bring hands-on STEM to every kid in Canada!

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Shelburne Food Bank (Shepherd's Cupboard)

The food bank is working hard to help support families struggling with food insecurity in Shelburne, Mulmur, Melancthon, North Amaranth and North Mono.

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Share the Bounty

Delivers food, care and kindness to uplift individuals and families experiencing difficult times.

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SHIP (Services & Housing in the Province)

Raising $5,000 for supportive housing and mental health services.

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Streams Community Hub

Helping Create Tomorrow for local youth through arts programs that nurture confidence, creativity, belonging, and lifelong possibility.

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Theatre Orangeville

Support our programming on and off the stage with youth programs, Creative Partners on Stage, I LOVE My Theatre Orangeville, and more!

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Youth Unlimited YFC Highlands

A Christian, faith-based organization serving youth. Your donations fund Inspiring Possibilities, ARTz Fusion, Friday night drop-in and more! 

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