Caledon Dufferin Victim Services

10/07/2026

Stronger Connections. Stronger Response.

Today, Caledon\Dufferin Victim Services hosted our Community Leadership for Coordinated Response Summit, bringing together community leaders, frontline professionals and service providers from across Dufferin County and the Town of Caledon.

And what a day it was!

We came together to talk about recognizing interpersonal violence, exploitation and human trafficking, understanding the services available in our communities, and strengthening how we respond when someone needs support.

But what made today so meaningful were the conversations, the questions, the sharing of experiences and, most importantly, the connections being made between organizations.

The feedback throughout the day was incredible, and it reinforced something we believe strongly at CDVS: no single organization can do this work alone.

We were honoured to welcome the Honourable Sylvia Jones, Deputy Premier of Ontario, Minister of Health and MPP for Dufferin–Caledon; Lisa Post, Warden of Dufferin County; and Councillor Russo, representing Mayor Annette Groves and the Town of Caledon. Thank you for joining us and for your continued support of the work we do in our communities.

A heartfelt thank you to our core partners, Family Transition Place, The Sunrise Center, Caledon OPP and Dufferin OPP, for sharing their expertise and helping lead these important conversations.

Thank you as well to Ontario Support Dog Services for providing additional support throughout the event.

We are also grateful to our community sponsors, Zehrs, Tim Hortons and Watermaker Orangeville, and to our Board, staff, volunteers and everyone who helped bring this day together.

And to everyone who attended, thank you for showing up, participating so openly and being willing to look at how we can work better together.

As CDVS marks 30 years of serving our communities, today was an opportunity to look forward and strengthen the relationships that will shape our response in the years ahead.

The stronger our connections are to one another, the stronger the response will be for the person who needs us.

10/03/2026

A new look for Caledon\Dufferin Victim Services 💛💚💙
You may notice something different about us!

As we celebrate 30 years of supporting people across Dufferin County and the Town of Caledon, we’re proud to introduce a new look for Caledon\Dufferin Victim Services.

Our look has changed, but who we are and why we’re here has not.
For 30 years, CDVS has been there for people during some of life’s most difficult moments. Today, we continue to provide 24/7 crisis support, practical assistance, information, referrals and connections to community services for people impacted by crime, violence and tragic circumstances.

Over the coming weeks, you’ll see our new look appearing across our website, social media and community materials.

A new look. The same commitment to our community.

09/30/2026

Today, Caledon\Dufferin Victim Services recognizes the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

We honour the children who never returned home, the Survivors of residential schools, their families, and the generations who continue to be impacted by the harms of the residential school system.

As a victim services organization, we know that trust matters. We also recognize that Indigenous Peoples have experienced profound harm through systems intended to serve and protect, and that the impacts of those experiences continue today.

Reconciliation requires more than acknowledgement. It asks us to listen, to learn, to remember, and to act.

At CDVS, we remain committed to continuing our learning, strengthening relationships, and working toward services that are culturally safe, respectful and responsive.

Today, we reflect on the past and on the responsibility we all carry moving forward.

09/30/2026

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09/30/2026

09/30/2026

Today, we mark the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. It’s a day to reflect on the dark legacy of the Indian Residential School system and intergenerational trauma. Read Indigenous authors, learn Indigenous stories, take a moment today to remember and honour the generations of children whose lives were forever changed and many tragically lost.

09/24/2026

We are honoured to have been chosen by our friends in Cardinal Woods as one of the charities of choice!

❤️ This is what Party in the Park is all about!
At the heart of Cardinal Woods Circle of Friends’ Party in the Park is something much bigger than one day of fun.
It’s about bringing our community together, supporting our local businesses and, most importantly, giving back to the community we call home. ❤️
Thanks to everyone who purchased raffle and 50/50 tickets, we are thrilled to announce that $2,000 will be donated to local charities — as voted by YOU, our attendees!
🥇 Orangeville Food Bank — $1,000 (50%)
❤️ Caledon Dufferin Victim Services — $500 (25%)
❤️ Community Living Dufferin — $500 (25%)
And congratulations to Caroline M. of Orangeville, the winner of our 50/50 draw, taking home $625! 🎉 Ticket #247
A huge thank you to everyone who bought a ticket, donated a prize, volunteered, sponsored, participated, or simply came out and enjoyed the day with us.
When our community comes together, we can have a great time AND make a difference. That’s what Party in the Park is all about. ❤️
Congratulations to our charity recipients and to Caroline — and thank you, Cardinal Woods and surrounding communities, for helping us give back! 🎉❤️

09/10/2026

What an awesome treat at the Caledon East OPP detachment…the OPP Wellness team stopped by with a litter of Golden Doodle puppies and free gelato just as an early afternoon pick me up for officers and staff…many thanks to the wellness team, the puppies and Nani’s Gelato…

09/08/2026

We love our volunteers, when they aren't busy supporting victims of crime, crisis and trauma in our community, they are out there educating the public about what we do...many thanks to Ken, Ashley and Sylvia. We cannot do what we do without you!