Today’s Financial Friday is guest author Francesca Dobbyn our Executive Director. When I bought my 1930’s townhouse 19 years ago I was really counting on my dad to help me with the “puttering” I would need to do in the house. After all, he was an engineer who loved to

Hi everyone, Lauryn here with your end-of-week update on the Backpack Program. We’ve had another busy and inspiring week, and I want to start by saying this program is only possible because of the generosity, care, and dedication of our community. Every single backpack that goes out the door is

Beware of unsolicited job offers! With the cost of everything going up and up and up, along with my stress level, any offer of a way I can make more money is tempting. And I get these text messages that tell me about jobs with so many benefits! Flexible, work from

Our Press Release: New Report Calls for Bold Action to Solve Ontario’s Housing Crisis The United Way of Bruce Grey and Bruce Grey Poverty Task Force adds their support to the United Way Greater Toronto and the Co-operative Housing Federation of Canada, which released a costed, delivery-ready plan to address

Sometimes change begins with a phone call. In March 2025, a woman reached out to United Way Bruce Grey (211 referred her to us), looking for help with her utility bills. She’d hoped to qualify for the Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP), but her household income was just over

Sometimes stress in your body isn’t just about what’s happening today. It can be about hidden hurt.Hurt that got pushed down because nobody saw it.Hurt that was brushed aside because someone told you, “You should be over this by now.”Hurt you told yourself didn’t matter, even when it did. If

Hey everyone, I wanted to pop in with a quick update on how things are going with the Backpack Program. It’s been a busy few weeks, and I’m so grateful for the incredible support from our community. You’re helping make a real difference for local kids and families, and it

Hey friends, Let’s talk about something that doesn’t get enough airtime: protecting your peace on social media. Yup, you can actually hide trigger words from your feeds, and no, this isn’t overreacting or being dramatic. It’s about self-care. Why Hide Trigger Words? Maybe you’re dealing with grief, anxiety, burnout, or

With costs going up and my kids home with me more during the summer, I’m already feeling overwhelmed… especially when I’m out shopping. I find myself laser-focused on “needs” versus “wants” as I make my way through the aisles. But let’s be honest: the “wants” taste so much better than

Hi everyone, Lauryn here with an update on the Backpack Program—where we’re at, what’s been done, and the impact you’re helping make happen. We’re just 30 days away from the first day of the 2025–2026 school year, and things are moving fast. So far, 1,209 backpacks have been packed. That