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People coming together to shape a thriving community.
Annual General Meeting: Oct. 22, 2025, 11am and 7pm
Edelbrock Centre, 30 Centre St. Orangeville
Join us on October 22, 2025, for HCIA’s Annual Meeting and Volunteer Fair, where we celebrate the local volunteers, carers and connectors in Dufferin County and Caledon. This event is a fantastic opportunity to network with volunteers and community organizations, learn about HCIA’s impactful projects, and discuss engagement for the upcoming municipal election. Don’t miss this chance to shape a thriving community together. Bring a neighbour! #Thanksgiving#CommunityEngagement#Volunteerism#MunicipalElection2026
OUR PROJECTS
Volunteer Dufferin is a web-based platform that matches volunteers with a broad range of opportunities in Dufferin County.
Whether you’re an organization looking for volunteers or an individual looking to contribute to the community, volunteerdufferin.ca is the “go to place” for volunteering in Dufferin.
HCIA is pleased to partner with The County of Dufferin and Town of Orangeville to administer their Grants Programs. We bring together the review teams, make recommendations to Council and share the stories of past grant recipients to show their positive impact. Read more.
Dufferin County – Managing Organizing Validating Engagement Strategy
DC MOVES was established to identify and develop innovative and/or collaborative solutions to local human services issues. DC MOVES is intended to foster a “Made in Dufferin” integrated human services community.
The Headwaters Food and Farming Alliance (HFFA) envisions a food system that is productive, sustainable, transparent, and fair; supports the health and well-being of our residents and food providers; and contributes to the prosperous and equitable economy.
HCIA is proud to serve as the local Affiliate Organization in Dufferin-Caledon for GrandPals, an intergenerational program that connects elementary school classes with small groups of adults 55+ to engage in weekly, open conversations providing a path for connection and learning through storytelling. Learn more
OUR PRIMARY FUNDERS
