As we head into the week, I wanted to take a moment to share where we’re at with the Backpack Program and to say a big, heartfelt thank you. This program exists because of this community. Every backpack packed, every order filled, every child prepared for back-to-school, it’s all made
Phones are so important for keeping in contact with our friends, family, workers, and employers. Wireless mobile technology is improving so quickly and it is tough keeping up. When we hear about mobile phones, we hear about 3G, 4G, and 5G. What does this mean? The “G” stands for “generation,”
Help a Bruce Grey Student Start School with Confidence We’re proud to introduce our Sponsor a Backpack campaign. It’s a direct way for donors to support local children by funding fully stocked, grade-appropriate backpacks. The demand is real. The need is growing (1000 have already gone out). And this is
How we support people returning from incarceration matters, if our goal is for them to be successful upon release. In Bruce and Grey Counties, we have extraordinary people doing extraordinary work to support these individuals. But as a new report makes clear, their efforts are often thwarted by a fragmented,
As another busy week wraps up, I wanted to take a moment to share what’s been happening behind the scenes at the Backpack Program. We’re in the thick of packing, delivering, and preparing for what’s shaping up to be another impactful season. But before we dive in, let’s be clear
The Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) is a monthly income from the Ontario Government for people with a verifiable disability. Payments are received once a month on the last day of the month. The amount someone receives is based on a formula of Basic Needs Allowance + a maximum Shelter
All-Day Youth Music, Art, and a Green MissionNew River District Boardwalk & Heartwood Hall11:00 AM – 11:30 PM Event is rain or shine, if there is a thunderstorm there will be notice and the event may relocate for the afternoon. Owen Sound, get ready. Banditfest is back on Sunday, July
Hi everyone, Lauryn here – Backpack Program Coordinator at United Way Bruce Grey! As we move full steam ahead into the summer, I wanted to provide an update on the progress we’ve made with this year’s Backpack Program—a long-standing initiative that helps ensure students across Bruce and Grey Counties head
July is the month of change… for government benefits. The government uses taxes from the previous year to determine if you are eligible for benefits and income. These include: If you have NOT filed your taxes, you may not see these benefits in your account in July! For those 65
