On Saturday, March 6th from 11 am to 3 pm, the United Way and OSPS will be at Harrison Park to celebrate the March 2021 Pokémon Go Community Day. “There is a significantly large group of players in the region and Owen Sound’s Harrison Park has the capacity to provider
It’s amazing what can happen when a community comes together in the common cause of caring. When you donate to the United Way of Bruce Grey Community Fund, you are making a direct difference to a neighbour in need. Your financial support will spread hope and will provide a chance
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
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
Looking for a way to support those affected by homelessness in our area? Teen Packs such as these sold by Shopper’s Drug Mart and other retailers have a great selection of items that would be appreciated by those who have so little. We invite you to drop off Teen Packs
The Rural Pathways for Newcomer Women in Grey Bruce Project is hosting a series of informative webinars geared towards local employers. The first webinar looks at “Creating A Diverse and Inclusive Workplace” and is happening Thursday, August 13th at 10 am. Experts from the Middle East Studies Program, Leads Employment
Have you heard about our School Supply Drive in support of our Backpack Program? This program supplies fully stocked backpacks to children of low income families across Bruce and Grey Counties. This year, due to the economical effects of the Covid-19 pandemic, we are expecting our backpack numbers to be
The deep economic effects of the Covid-19 pandemic has impacted many in our region and we need your help now more than ever to insure our Backpack Program can adequately serve families in need. Already, we are seeing a large surge in agency requests for backpacks and we are expecting
We are pleased to announce the official launch of the AffordAbility Fund in Bruce and Grey Counties. We recognize that many families in our region find it difficult to afford monthly utility costs while at the same time, they need to provide basic needs like food and other essentials for
We are very pleased and honoured to announce that the United Way of Bruce Grey will be receiving a grant of $1667.00 from the YPI Program at St. Mary’s High School in Owen Sound. YPI (Youth and Philanthropy Initiative) is a grade 9 project which encourages young people to advocate
