DC MOVES FORUM – Tuesday, September 25, 2018
When
Tuesday, September 25, 2018
Registration and coffee 8:30 AM, Welcome 9:00 AM, Adjourn 12:00 PM EST
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Where
Grand Valley and District Community Centre – Upstairs
90 Main Street North
Grand Valley, ON L9W 5S7
Host
DC MOVES and the Poverty Reduction Pillar Lead
Topics we’ll be covering:
- Sharing the results of the June survey
- Update from the Tamarack Cities Innovating to Reduce Poverty Eastern Summit of Sept 18/19
- Presentation on the WDG Public Health Local Interactive Data Tools Portal
DC MOVES Forum – Wednesday, June 6, 2018
In keeping with the purpose of our FORUMs to share, learn, collaborate and increased our collective impact, 37 participants, divided into 9 teams, engaged in a scavenger hunt through the Mel Lloyd Centre to have the “client experience” of navigating the building to locate 14 service providers. Teams were charged to bring back information and a puzzle piece from each of the service providers in order to complete a puzzle and a case study. Each team used their collected service information to develop a recommendation for their case clients to present to the large group. Through the sharing and debriefing of each case presentation participants gleaned a great deal about the services offered in Shelburne at the Mel Lloyd Centre and out in the surrounding community.
The Presentations were captured using Flip Grid:
- Case One
A family of six, a husband, wife, infant, two, and a four year old have recently moved to Shelburne from Brampton. The husband worked in Brampton but was let go due to the business going bankrupt and the wife is a stay at home mother. They have moved in with their in-laws until they can get back on their feet. The husband needs to apply for employment insurance as the severance he received is exhausted. He is thinking of changing his occupation. His wife is feeling trapped as she has two children at home and their current living space is crowded. She was hoping to go back to work once the children are in school. What resources would you advise?– Video One, Video Two, Video Three - Case Two
A young mother has just left her husband due to abuse and has moved in with her sister. She has a 3 year old and the only person she knows is her sister who works long hours. She never completed school and would like to get her grade 12. Her son is very active and in need of dental care. She is able to stay with her sister but needs to pay rent. What is the best way to assist her?– Video One, Video Two, Video Three - Case Three
A young couple has moved back to Shelburne where the husband grew up. The husband commutes to Mississauga every day leaving his wife and 2 year old alone from 5 a.m. – 7 p.m. The young mother is an immigrant and while she finds English a struggle, she can get by. She has a high level of education from her country of origin, owned, and operated two successful clothing businesses before she met her husband and immigrated to Canada. Now, in Shelburne, she complains of feeling isolated and bored but money is tight so her options are limited. She wishes she could do something to help supplement the family income. How would you advise her?– Video One - Case Four
Client is a male, 86 years old, and is rural residing alone in North Mulmur. He has had recent falls, has had many visits to the Emergency room Stephenson Memorial Hospital in Alliston for stitches and has been losing weight. The clients’ family doctor located in Collingwood has revoked his driver’s license. As a result, he is experiencing a lack of socialization. How would you help this person?– Video One, Video Two - Case Five
A person arrives and they are in a wheelchair. They are seeking a medical appointment as they say they have not been feeling well. The person has an old red and white health card and it is no longer valid. They express concerns about having to leave Shelburne for assistance as they cannot drive and do not have any family members nearby. They also say it is difficult for them to go grocery shopping and prepare meals. What services and supports can you share with this client?– Video One, Video Two - Also on the agenda was a presentation from FTPs Rural Response Counsellor Samantha McCabe on the Rural Response Program.
- DC MOVES Priority Pillar update presentation
Please join us for the next DC MOVES Forum to receive updates on our DC MOVES priorities, learn from local service providers and hear about project successes. Brought to you by the Resource Sharing Pillar Lead Brenda Burman and the Shelburne Employment Resource Centre team. You’ll be introduced to the Shelburne service providers within the centre and beyond. We promise you a high tech – fun – interactive knowledge exchange. #DCMOVEScommunitywellbeing
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When
Wednesday, June 6, 2018
Registration and coffee 8:30 AM, Welcome 9:00 AM, Adjourn 12:00 PM EST
Where
Mel Lloyd Centre
167 Centre Street
Shelburne, ON L9V 3R8
No Money for Food is Cent$less
What is the problem?
Food insecurity – not having enough money to buy food – affects 14% of households in Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph. When income is too low, people do not have enough money for rent, bills AND food.
- 14% of households are food insecure in our region, 1 in 10 residents are living in poverty
- Social assistance rates are not enough – 64% of Ontario households reliant on social assistance are food insecure
- Incomes are not enough for many working people – almost 60% of food insecure households in Ontario have employment income
Why does food insecurity matter?
Food insecurity takes a serious toll on people’s health. Adults in food insecure households are more likely to suffer from chronic conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, and anxiety. Children are more likely to suffer from mental health problems and teenagers are at greater risk of depression, social anxiety and suicide. Being food insecure is strongly associated with being a higher user of healthcare.
What can we do?
Income solutions such as a basic income guarantee, a living wage and social assistance rates geared to the real cost of living are needed so that everyone has the money they need for basic needs, including food.
We must make this an issue for the 2018 provincial election! Your voice matters!
Learn how individuals can take action >
Learn how organizations can take action >
Community Poverty Reduction Summit Report
The Dufferin Country Poverty Reduction Task Force (DCPRTF) hosted the Community Poverty Reduction Summit on Wednesday Jan 17, 2018 and over 80 community members were in attendance.
In a follow up survey we asked:
Please share what specific information about Poverty Reduction you took away from the Summit that was new or most impactful for you.
I was surprised to learn Dufferin county is in a housing crisis situation and how this is impacting the community! I was relieved to hear food insecurity is still a concern. I’m very glad I attended this summit as there was a lot of informative information shared as well as life experiences. Great Job!!!
Across the board, every age group and service are advocating for affordable housing. The passion of service workers is evident. Dufferin County Community Services is making significant changes in how they are engaging the people they serve. I am impressed with hearing barriers identified and the specific actions taken to remove the barriers.
Personal stories were great. To hear how agencies are collaborating was good to hear too. Like that we have DCMOVES and our community working so closely together. Agree we need to do something up front otherwise we will be dealing with the issue on the back-end. It is evident that Seniors are going to the be the issue moving forward.
Presentations and Documents from the Summit
- Speaker BIOS
- Dufferin County Homelessness Prevention Program Presentation
- National Poverty Reduction Strategy
- Rural Precarious Employment
- Services and Housing In the Province (SHIP) – Dufferin Poverty Reduction Project 2018
Follow Up Survey Data
DC MOVES Forum – Thursday February 8, 2018
Please join us for the next DC MOVES Forum to receive updates on the priorities, learn from local service providers and discuss projects in development. #DCMOVEScommunitywellbeing
Who
- Lindsay Cline, WDG Public Health – Recreation Study
- Rita Sethi, WDG Public Health – Local impact of substance use and Naloxone kits
- Anna Vanderlann, WDG Public Health – Adverse Childhood Experiences, ACEs – survey
- MaryAnn Lowry – Dufferin Community Foundation
When
Thursday February 8, 2018
Registration and coffee 8:30 AM, Welcome 9:00 AM, Adjourn 12:00 PM EST
Where
Public Health – Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph – Orangeville Office
180 Broadway Ave
Orangeville, ON L9W 1K3
Basement rooms
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Community Poverty Reduction Summit
The Dufferin County Poverty Reduction Task Force (DCPRTF) invites you to learn more about poverty in Dufferin County and how we can work together to reduce its impact.
When: Wednesday, January 17, 2018 – 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Where: Salvation Army New Hope Church, 690 Riddell Road, Orangeville, ON L9W 5G5
How Much: Free – pre-registration required – we’re fully booked for this event – please email us and we’ll add you to the wait list / cancellation list.
Food: Refreshments and light supper provided
#DCMOVESpoverty
Agenda
A community summit to raise awareness about the extent and impact of poverty in Dufferin County, and share information about poverty reduction efforts nationally, provincially and in Dufferin County.
Registration will open at 2:30, coffee and light snacks, networking
Welcome and Set-up
- Opening remarks & Forum overview – Elaine Capes, DC MOVES Coordinator
- Community Welcome – Paul Mills, Warden for Dufferin County
- Personal story – Darren White, Mayor of Melancthon Township
DC MOVES Overview & Update – Elaine Capes, DC MOVES Coordinator
An Example of Community Collaboration: “Working Together in Dufferin” – Earl Phillips, Project Coordinator, SHIP
Panel #1 – Reality Check on Poverty
- Federal PRS perspective – presenter – Darryl Wolk, Policy Analyst, Ontario Municipal Social Service Assoc., OMSSA
- Provincial PRS perspective – presenter – Katharina Wolff, Manager Evaluation & Business Planning, PR Strategy Branch
- Dufferin County perspective – presenter – Kurtis Krepps, Ontario Works Manager, Dufferin County
Networking Break
Panel #2 – Co-relates of Poverty in Dufferin County
- Disabilities (ODSP) – Community Living Dufferin – Cindy Harris
- Mental health issues – Tim Smith, CMHA
- Seniors – Katherine Johnson , Tele Check
- Precarious employment – Valencia Gaspard, University of Guelph PhD student
Light supper – Keynote speaker – Keith Palmer – Income Security Reform
Panel #3 – Supports to Lift People out of Poverty
- Orangeville Food Bank – Heather Hayes
- Homelessness Prevention Program – Adriana Bell
- Choices Youth Shelter – Nevada Roberts
- Family Transition Place – Janice Glassford
Closing Remarks – Pamela Parker-Follick, Dufferin County Citizen
Wrap-up – Geoff Dunlop, Dufferin County Councillor
Presentation to The Lighthouse and The Salvation Army
Adjourn
Learn more about Reducing Poverty in Dufferin County
Reducing Poverty in Dufferin County: A Proposed Strategic Framework
This report presents a strategic framework to guide the work of the Dufferin County Poverty Reduction Task Force over the coming years.
Reducing Poverty in Dufferin County: A Proposed Strategic Framework
This report presents a strategic framework to guide the work of the Dufferin County Poverty Reduction Task Force over the coming years. We hope that this document will help increase community awareness and understanding about the extent and depth of poverty in Dufferin County, and will inspire community members to become involved in local poverty reduction efforts.
Why should we care?
Poverty costs Ontarians approximately $32 to $38 billion per year. This equates to between $2,300 and $2,900 per Ontario household per year. The cost is due to the substantial impact poverty has on our health care, social services, and criminal justice systems, as well as foregone tax revenues due to lost economic opportunities. In 2016, the County of Dufferin spent $4.2 million on social assistance benefits alone.
The impact of poverty, however, runs much deeper than economics. Income is a key social determinant of health. Research shows a direct correlation between poverty and negative effects on one’s physical and mental health status, including higher prevalence rates of chronic diseases, depression, substance abuse, and shorter life expectancy. Moreover, low-income families are much more likely to purchase food that is less nutritious, simply because that is all they can afford. Children that grow up in poverty often start school behind their peers who come from more affluent families. School readiness impacts literacy rates and educational attainment levels, which are strong predictors of future employment and earning potential. In short, poverty often begets poverty; it is a trap “that is extremely difficult to escape from.
Reducing poverty is a good economic investment, but also a complex challenge. It cannot be solved by isolated interventions or the actions of a single organization. It requires the support of all three levels of government, the engagement of citizens in creating local solutions, and a cultural shift in understanding that everyone in society benefits when no one lives in poverty.
How many people in Dufferin County live in poverty?
There is no single or nationally accepted measure of poverty in Canada. To paint a picture of poverty in Dufferin County, this report presents an analysis of nine indicators related to the social determinants of health that reflect different dimensions of poverty. In addition to low income, these dimensions include housing, food security, health, early childhood development, education, employment, youth inactivity, and social inclusion.
Learn More…
Read the full document: Reducing Poverty in Dufferin County: A Proposed Strategic Framework
Events
DC MOVES brings people together to build collaborations and connections through a variety of events including:
- Quarterly DC MOVES Forums
- Sponsored training and development workshops
- Sub-committees and ad hoc task teams
Quarterly DC MOVES Forums
DC MOVES organizes and presents quarterly Forums for participating organizations and interested stakeholders. These half-day events offer a platform for sharing information about local service providers, collecting feedback and input on proposed programs and services and supporting collaborations for increased collective impact. The presentations and supporting information is available to be shared and can be found in the documents section of our web site.
Bridges Out of Poverty
Addressing poverty is the responsibility of the whole community. The Bridges Out of Poverty workshop provides key strategies when working with individuals living in poverty. Gain a deeper understanding of the challenges and strengths of people living in poverty.
Topics include:
- Increasing awareness of differences in economic cultures
- Explore the hidden rules of economic class and examine how those differences effect opportunity for success
- Examine the impact of poverty on families
- Identify ways to improve relationships and develop new tools to better address individual needs
The cost per participant is $10.00, which includes lunch, can be paid in cash at the door on the day of the event. Only exact change will be accepted.
Presented by: Bridges Certified Trainer & Facilitator: Elaine Weir
When: Friday, October 20, 2017 from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Where: Monora Park Pavilion
500 Mono Park Drive
Mono, ON L9W 0E1
Sponsored by Dufferin County and DC MOVES
Priority Pillars
DC MOVES mandate is to share information and initiatives identified as priorities by participating organizations under three priority pillars:
