News & Events
DCF Announces Additional $30,000 In Emergency Funding Available
The Dufferin Community Foundation announced today they are making an additional $30,000 in emergency funding available. "When the pandemic hit, we understood that it would not be business as usual" explains MaryAnn Lowry, Foundation Vice-Chair. We reached out...
Dufferin Community Foundation takes part in a new Healthy Communities Initiative
COVID-19 has seriously impacted our access and use of public spaces which are the glue to our communities. They are a big part of what makes communities safe, vibrant and connected. The Healthy Communities Initiative is a $31 million investment from the Government of...
Local charities responded with compassion, innovation, imagination and creativity.
Despite unprecedented challenges and overwhelming need, charities that serve Dufferin County found new ways to collaborate, share resources, and create partnerships. We are humbled by their ability to provide solutions in the midst of overwhelming need. We...
Over $160,000 in emergency funding distributed in Dufferin County.
Over $160,000 in emergency funding has been distributed to these charities serving Dufferin County. Amid the dual challenges of health and economic crises, they have found new ways to collaborate and support our most vulnerable citizens. Now, more than ever is the...
Make us part of your year-end giving plan
We are creating a new, sustainable pool of funds, building permanent income-earning endowments and dispersing the investment income as grants to charities whose work in Dufferin County is vital. maximize your tax advantages while strengthening local initiatives for...
Creation of the Mulmur Fund
The Board of Directors of the Dufferin Community Foundation is pleased to announce the creation of the Mulmur Community Fund, held within the Dufferin Community Foundation.
There are so many charities in need. How do I choose?
The greatest need in our community right now is to support charities suffering from the effects of the COVID 19 epidemic – either by overwhelming demand for services or from lack of fundraising opportunities, or both. So many needs, which one to support? Donate to the...
Booster Grants Awarded
We are thrilled to announce the 3 recipients of the booster grants. These grants were sponsored by Lismar Financial and 2 sponsors who wish to remain anonymous.
$112,750 awarded to 13 charities that serve Dufferin’s most vulnerable
$112,750 awarded to 13 charities that serve Dufferin's most vulnerable in the first round of Emergency Community Support Funding, a partnership with the federal government and Community Foundations of Canada. Round 2 of funding is NOW OPEN. An additional...
Emergency Community Support Fund-Round 2-Closed
We are now accepting applications for the second round of funding for the Emergency Community Support Fund. The deadline to apply is 30 Oct.
