A social enterprise generates revenue that gives a non-profit organization an alternate source of funds to better fulfill its mandate. The Rural Social Enterprise Constellation supports the development…
Inadequate transportation options are a reality for Dufferin County residents and the need to enhance available options has been identified as a community priority by many different groups,…
What Is Coach4Food? Coach4Food is a program created in 2005 by Tom Hedican, a professional goalie coach from North Bay who was inspired by his music idol Bruce…
May 6th & 7th Headwaters Food & Farming Alliance Workshop Highlights Access the Workshop Presentation & Summary Report Here We had a great turn-out at the May Workshops…
One hundred and thirty five participants – representing virtually part of our region’s food system – came together at the inaugural Headwaters Food Summit and Local Food Trade Fair to discover new ways of working together to positively impact the Headwaters Foodshed. Learn more and access the presentations made by various event presenters.
Close to forty people braved an unexpected snowstorm in late April to attend this learning event on funding opportunities and community foundations. Representatives from our NFP Support and Capacity-Building Project shared the pilot project’s highlights and accomplishments over the past two years which included investing approximately $125,000 in thirteen innovative NFP projects within Dufferin County.
We are thrilled to share the first-ever Headwaters Community Well-Being Report. Created by citizens, for citizens, it provides measures of social, economic and environmental well-being for Dufferin County and the Town of Caledon. Community well-being is a complex interplay of many factors. While Headwaters’ assets are many, we face some challenges to community well-being. So, read the report and join the conversation by sharing what you think…
New Community Projects Are Brewing: As an incubator of projects that respond creatively to emerging community issues, HCIA is now actively collaborating to support initiatives in these areas:
Headwaters Communities in Action