The Alzheimer Society of Dufferin County, was established in 1999 and is one of 29 chapters across Ontario. They are dedicated to providing help for people with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias and their caregivers. That help comes in many ways.
Community Profile & Services
Snapshot of Amaranth
Amaranth is the largest township in Dufferin County, part of the picturesque Hills of Headwaters Tourism region. Amaranth is situated in south-central Ontario just northwest of Orangeville and south of Shelburne. A rural community of 3,845 residents and approximately 100 diverse businesses living in harmony with our natural environment.
Area: 264.35 km2
Population: 3,845
Villages of the Township: Amaranth Station, Black's Corner, Bowling Green, Campania, Coleridge, Farmington, Laurel, Shelburne, Waldemar and Whittington
Types of Businesses: Farms, tourism, trucking, professional services, automotive, artistic, trades and self-employed entrepreneurs.
Amaranth is proud of its agricultural heritage which today includes a diversity of farming including a variety of crops and livestock herds.
Community Groups & Services
Alzheimer Society of Dufferin County
The Choices Youth Shelter offers homeless youth, 16 to 24 years of age, an alternative to living on the street and supports their transition to a more productive and brighter future. Catering to all of Dufferin County.
Location:
59 Townline
Orangeville, ON
L9W 1V5
Phone: 519.940.5687
Dufferin County Canadian Black Association (DCCBA)
The Dufferin County Canadian Black Association (DCCBA) is committed to being a true community partner working with other established agencies to bring value to the Dufferin County community.
The impetus for the creation of the Association followed many discussions with community members and stakeholders about the growing Black population in Dufferin County (Blacks including those of African decedent and individuals from the Caribbean and Latin diaspora) and the need to provide a voice, advocacy, a safe space along with educational programs, support services, community outreach and scholarship opportunities benefiting families and businesses within Dufferin County.
The Dufferin County Canadian Black Association is inclusive and welcoming to all who wish to volunteer, provide feedback, attend events and sign up for future programs.
The Township of Amaranth is a proud supporter of the Dufferin County Canadian Black Association and the Township has recently created a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Community Advisory Committee.
For more information on the DCCBA please visit their website at www.dufferincountycba.org
Dufferin County Community Safety & Well-Being Plan
The Comprehensive Police Services Act (2019) requires municipal governments to adopt Community Safety and Well-Being (CSWB) plans. The legislation states every municipal council is required to develop and adopt these plans by working in partnership with a multi-sectoral advisory committee. In June 2021, County Council and all 8 lower tier municipalities adopted Dufferin's Community Safety & Well-Being Plan.
The Community Safety and Well-Being Planning Framework helped to guide our municipality and local partners develop a local plan. Four priority areas have been developed to assist this framework:
- Social development
- Prevention
- Risk intervention
- Incident response
Visit the County of Dufferin website for more information.
Dufferin County Multicultural Foundation
The Dufferin County Multicultural Foundation is a registered non-profit organization that serves the Dufferin County community in promoting diversity, inclusion, equality and equity.
The focus is on building a stronger, more empowered diverse community through
• Education
• Arts
• Entertainment
• Spreading a positive message!
For more information regarding the foundation please visit Dufferin County Multicultural Foundation
Dufferin Rural Water Quality Program
Are you looking for services for your family in Dufferin County?
Please visit 
, which is an on-line directory of community services for the residents of Dufferin County.
Polycultural Immigrant & Community Services
The Orangeville office focuses on the settlement program. They help refugees, permanent residents or protected persons settle in Canada. Whether that means helping with getting access to a Canada Revenue Account online, applying for a Social Insurance number, applying for an Ontario Health card, or renewing a permanent resident card application online. They can help refer people to other community agencies in the Dufferin area if they need help with food security, crisis counselling, or doctor's offices to help them find a family doctor in the Dufferin area that are accepting new patients just to name a few. Please visit the website for more information.
Find meaningful volunteer opportunities to make a difference in our community, visit the Volunteer Dufferin website for more information.