Creating Vibrant, Resilient, and Sustainable Communities Together

1. Creating Vibrant, Resilient, and Sustainable Communities Together Delegation to Dufferin County Council February 10th 2011 County of Dufferin

2. To inform Dufferin County Council of HCIA’s achievements over the past year To seek Council’s continued support for HCIA’s work in the coming year To ask that County partner in an upcoming grant proposal from HCIA’s Trails Working Group Purpose of Our Presentation

3. HCIA: Our Mission Headwaters Communities in Action (HCIA) is a grassroots citizen group that fosters community leadership and action in support of a long-term vision of well-being for the Headwaters region.  Our definition of well-being encompasses five pillars of a healthy community: Healthy People; Dynamic Economy; Sustainable Environment; Vibrant Culture; and, Engaged Citizens.   Our approach emphasizes collaboration across sectors and political boundaries and promotes comprehensive, community-based solutions to address complex issues.

4. Our Leadership Council2010-2011 • Margaret Long Chair CWBR, Local Resident • Ron Munro Vice Chair, GDACC • Ken Pagel Croft Builders • Cynthia Rayburn Orangeville Police Service • Holly Greenwood Consultant, Mandala Associates • Sylvia Cheuy Consultant, Mandala Asociates • Leesa FawcettChair, York University • Chris Broom Chair, Trails WG - Local Resident • Kerry Braniff ACTS Headwaters Family Fitness • Dave Dyce Credit Valley Conservation • Gord Gallaugher Treasurer, Local Resident • Fred Knetsch Local Resident

5. Our Work in 2010 • Supporting the Start-Up of Collaborations • The NFP Support & Capacity-Building Project • Marketing Dufferin • Researching Community Well-Being • Championing Trails and Active Transportation HCIA 2006 Community Plan

6. HCIA: Our Impact in 2010 • Funds and in-kind support secured for HCIA-sponsored projects: $97,500 • Volunteer hours mobilized: 700+ • Contacts in HCIA database: 700 • Supported 2 new community projects to secure an additional $205,000 in funding to address community priorities Shelburne NFP Grant Writing Workshop Headwaters Trails Workshop

7. Supporting The Start-Up of Community Collaborations NFP Support & Capacity-Building Project • A two-year pilot project to support Dufferin's not-for-profit social service sector • Collaborative leaders: HCIA, CLD, the County and six area service clubs • Held focus groups & workshops; supported UW allocation and funded six projects that respond to community needs

8. Supporting The Start-Up of Community Collaborations Marketing DufferinProject • A collaborative project to “market” Dufferin County to attract new business opportunities. • Led by GDACC, with HCIA, Hills of Headwaters Tourism, DFA and the 5 Dufferin Economic Development Committees • HCIA’s Role: provide relevant data, help to develop project plan and secure funding

9. Monitoring Community Well-being in the Headwaters • HCIA’s Community Well-Being Report will be launched in May 2011. • In the Fall we completed and shared a research report on community economic resilience in Caledon • We intend to host community conversations and support community action on the findings of the Community Well-Being Report

10. Collaborated with the County on the DCATT Provided research and support to area Trails groups Provided input and feedback on Caledon’s Trails Master Plan and spoke to their MYAC Provided input and feedback on the Peel Active Transportation Plan Held a workshop for area trails groups with the Ontario Trails Council Championing Trails and Active Transportation

11. Trails: A Request • Will the County agree to partner with HCIA Trails Working Group and others on a grant proposal to further support trails and active transportation? Cycling on County Road 16 (Veterans’ Way)

12. Thank you