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Dufferin Community Foundation raising funds to support local causes
By Brian Lockhart, Orangeville Citizen ‘Charity begins at home’ is an often used phrase to describe the good you can do in your own community when raising funds for a good cause. The Dufferin Community Foundation is an organization dedicated to raising local money...
Thank you for an inspiring afternoon!
It was heart-warming to see so many community champions “Come Together for Dufferin” at Adamo Estate Winery on September 29th, and to hear about the impact the Dufferin Community Foundation is making. Mini-grants were a big success! Together as we continue to build...
EXPLAINER: This new group invests your donations to spread more wealth to Orangeville, Shelburne, Dufferin County charities
Community 04:28 PM by Chris Halliday Orangeville Banner PROBLEM NO. 1: Too many charities in our communities depend on public fundraising initiatives or grants from municipalities or other levels of government to break even. PROBLEM NO. 2: Too much of these charities’...
Come Together for Dufferin
September 29, 2019 – It was an inspiring afternoon listening and learning at Adamo Estate Winery as friends and neighbours came together in support of the Dufferin Community Foundation. Building endowments in Dufferin is truly a testament to #thepowerofmany as...
A Tribute – Founders Circle Member Jill Stephen
The Launch of the Dufferin Community Foundation was a poignant moment for Jill Stephen, (right) seen talking with Tim MacDonald, guest speaker from the Stratford Perth Community Foundation, and Joan Waechter, DCF Board Member and event sponsor. For Jill, a passionate...
Dufferin Community Foundation joins national community challenge to address local needs with bold youth-led initiatives
The Dufferin Community Foundation is joining the RBC Future Launch Community Challenge (with grants of up to $15,000.) These grants will support youth-led projects that answer this one central question: What is your boldest idea to respond to an urgent local need?...
Dufferin Community Foundation Receives Official Charitable Status
"GREAT NEWS! We are OFFICIAL!!” was the jubilant message from Gord Gallaugher, Chair of the Dufferin Community Foundation, to his Board in early December. Just in time for year end and holiday giving, the Canada Revenue...
Dufferin Community Foundation Launch Party
If your charity needs money, . . .If you have money, . . . You Need to Know Dufferin Community Foundation The mood was buoyant at the Launch of the Dufferin Community Foundation on Sunday afternoon, September 30. A party of more than 90 dignitaries, Founders,...
Find out about DCF – Brochure
Hot off the presses, our new brochure has just been printed. Download a copy and share with with friends to spread the word.
Join us for our official launch party
We are gathering the community together to celebrate the launch of The Dufferin Community Foundation at the end of September 2018. Make sure you are on our mailing list to receive updates and details! Please check back regularly as we update our blog, share stories...
