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Congratulations go out to The Meeting Place in Tobermory for becoming a “Good Food Organization!”

Exciting News!! We send out our “Congratulations” to The Meeting Place – Tobermory for becoming a “Good Food Organization!” The organization has joined a Canada-wide network that uses healthy food as a tool towards social change. This is indeed something worth celebrating! The Meeting Place offers community programs that bring

More food hampers to be distributed to our local homeless.

Thanks to a Federal “Reaching Home” grant and the incredible support of local businesses, we are happy to say that more Food Hampers will be distributed to our local homeless patrons. The hampers will be distributed to people without housing that are in motels or living on the street. In

Our thanks go out to all the gifted hands who crafted these beautiful cloth bags as part of our Homelessness Hampers.

When we put out the call to the Bluewater Quilters that we needed 230 cloth bags for a dish set in our Homelessness Hamper Kits – the talented group of individuals embraced the project and quickly provided us with these beautiful bags. The project has now expanded and St. Andrew’s

This holiday season, spread some joy by sending a greeting card to resident in long term care.

The holidays are just around the corner and if you are looking for a meaningful way to give back to your community, we invite you to consider sending a greeting card to a resident living in long term care. As the pandemic continues to impact those living in local nursing

The Emergency Community Support Fund (ESCF) is back for Round 2.

As Covid-19 continues to have a disproportionate impact on vulnerable populations in Canada, the Government of Canada’s $350 million Emergency Community Support Fund (ECSF) aims to help charities and non-profit organizations adapt and increase frontline services for vulnerable populations during COVID-19. In the first round of funding, the United Way

Our Backpack Program is winding down and we have so many people to thank!

As our Backpack Program begins to wind down for the summer, we are so thankful for so many people and organizations who came together to help make a difference in the lives of local children. We wish to thank all of our AMAZING donors and volunteers whose support is the

Our work to help the most vulnerable is not over. Can you help?

The effects of the Covid-19 pandemic continue to affect vulnerable individuals and families across Bruce and Grey Counties. We are committed to helping those who are struggling with poverty throughout the pandemic and always. If you would like to make a difference to someone in need, we would greatly appreciate

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