News & Events
From the sun to the stars, it was a spectacular night of community
It was a night that had it all… elegant outdoors and a bountiful buffet, soulful music and sparkling guests. We are delighted to announce that our outdoor gala on June 22, An Evening Under the Stars, raised more than $68,000 for our work. The strength of our community...
Founding Board Chair Gord Gallaugher hands over the reins to Debbi Goss
After six years of leading Dufferin Community Foundation as Board Chair, Gord Gallaugher stepped down at our Annual General Meeting in June. He has handed over the gavel to Debbi Goss, who was our first managing director before she joined the Board last year. At a...
Investment Readiness Program is helping two local social enterprises to scale up their “businesses for good”
Dufferin Community Foundation is delighted to announce that Branching Out Support Services and the Dufferin Board of Trade have been awarded Investment Readiness Program (IRP) grants. The IRP is a $50 million fund from the Government of Canada that helps charities,...
See you Under the Stars!
Live Auction Items & More ⭐ Before you arrive tomorrow, we wanted to give you a sneak peak at the terrific items and experiences that we will be auctioning off after dinner. We will also be playing Heads & Tails, so please bring $20 per person to play. Here...
Under the Stars Details
An Evening Under the Stars will take place at the home of our hosts, Joan and Paul Waechter, in north Mono. We are grateful for their generous hospitality! It's hard to believe that it's less than a week until An Evening Under the Stars Thursday, June 22, 2023. The...
Want to make a lasting difference in Dufferin County? Join our Board of Directors!
Dufferin Community Foundation is actively seeking community leaders to serve on the Board of Directors beginning this June. If you are collaborative, inclusive, team-focused and care about improving quality of life in Dufferin County over the long term, please apply....
An Evening Under the Stars more than 80% sold
A few tickets are still left for our second annual outdoor summer gala, taking place on June 22/23 at a private country property in Mono. The event is the premiere fundraiser for Dufferin Community Foundation. Join friends and community leaders for a summery cocktail...
Nonprofit Appreciation Week recognizes the “invisible champions” who dedicate their lives to helping people
This week is Nonprofit Appreciation Week in Dufferin County and local restaurants and businesses are showing their love. On Friday, February 17th – “Thankful Friday” – more than a dozen cafes, restaurants and food shops are offering anyone who works for a...
Community Service Recovery Fund opens to support pandemic recovery across Canada
Grants ranging from $10,000-$100,000 available to organizations in Dufferin County Orangeville ON – Dufferin Community Foundation is urging local charities and not-for-profit organizations to apply for a Community Service Recovery Fund (CSRF) grant to assist with...
Our Year in Pictures – The Top 10 of 2022
Before we turn the page on what has been an extraordinary year for Dufferin Community Foundation, we’d like to take you on a stroll through the "firsts" and "highs" of the past 12 months. This year wouldn't have been possible without our supporters. ...
