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On September 3rd, sunshine and community spirit came together for a special morning as we celebrated the first grants awarded through the Mikoliew Mach Fund at the Dufferin Community Foundation. Donors Caroline Mach and Ken Mikoliew, we were honoured to present a...

Summer is a time for gathering, celebrating and connecting with our community. This year it was also a season of meaningful generosity… with a lasting impact! Throughout August, we had the honour of presenting grants from the W&M Edelbrock Fund and Cedar Fund, two...

We love when we can bring together people who care with causes that matter in our community and learn about the growing impact of their gifts. On August 4th, alongside donors Julie and Steve Wood, we presented $5,250 in grants from the WoodLot Fund to four local...

Headwaters Food & Farming Alliance (HFFA) was busy in the classroom this past school year, helping students across Dufferin County learn to grow food from seed… and the results bloomed and thrived! Their Grounded & Growing program, funded by the Dufferin...

The Grand Valley Public Library's Community Kick-Off, Touch-a-Truck event and BBQ on June 29, 2026, was the perfect setting to celebrate an exciting announcement for the community. The Greenwood Family Fund through Dufferin Community Foundation proudly renewed its...

Last Fall, the Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority’s (NVCA) Wonderful Wetlands program received the 2nd annual Dufferin Community Foundation Environment Fund Grant. We’re excited to update you on the incredible impact this program had on close to 200 local...

On June 18th, 224 guests gathered for a sold-out celebration in support of the Dufferin Community Foundation. The skies outside may have been grey and drizzly, but beneath the glow of chandeliers in the beautiful tent, An Evening Under the Stars once again lived up to...

It was an exceptional evening celebrating with exceptional people at the Dufferin Board of Trade’s 2026 Business Excellence Awards (BEA) Gala on May 21, 2026. The Dufferin Community Foundation was truly honoured to receive its first-ever nomination for Nonprofit of...

Graduating high school students across Dufferin County are encouraged to apply for the 2026 W. & M. Edelbrock Fund Bursary - a unique and impactful opportunity designed to help local students pursue their dreams through college, university, or skilled trades...

If you have a passion for our community, a flair for social media and communications, and the skills to provide excellent administrative support, come and join our team. We are seeking a part-time Administration and Communications Coordinator to work 12 hours a week,...