I was joking with a friend that if I won a million dollars, the first thing I would do would be to get rid of all the socks in the house and then buy all matching socks so I wouldn’t have to pair up random socks for all the people
Bruce Grey, Feb 25, 2025 – On Saturday, February 22, United Way Bruce Grey, with the support of local clubs and organizations, hosted four “Coldest Night of the Year” walks across the region. The events took place in Saugeen Shores, Kincardine, Grey Highlands, and Meaford, and were met with resounding success.
What should I do if I haven’t received by $200 cheque from the Ontario government? Our January 24th Financial Friday post was about the $200 cheque all eligible Ontario residents are to receive. Cheque started to arrive in mailboxes mid-January and the Ontario government said cheque delivery would continue into
Bruce Grey, ON – On February 11, United Way Centraide (UWC) and United Way of Bruce Grey celebrate 211 Day, highlighting the importance of 211 in helping individuals and families find support. 211 is a free, confidential service that connects people to local health and social services. Available in 150+
Many of the people I speak with one-on-one are dealing with multiple difficult issues and don’t know where to find help. 2-1-1 is always a good place to start. 2-1-1 is a free phone and online resource that helps people find services in their community that can help them with
We’re excited to share our 2024 Impact Report!
It’s still a month away but it is going to come quickly. What am I talking about, you ask. Income Taxes! Whether you use the free community volunteer income tax clinics (freetaxclinics.ca), file your own taxes, or take them to professional filing services, being organized and prepared makes it so
The Ontario Government has started sending Ontario residents a $200 rebate. No specific date has been provided beyond “in the coming weeks”. This rebate will be sent to every eligible taxpayer and child in Ontario. To be eligible, you must have filed your 2023 income taxes by December 31, 2024.
When Caroline speaks with people one-on-one, they talk together about monthly expenses, income, assets, and debts. When dealing with debts, there are a range of options. An organization that Caroline connects people with is Credit Canada. They are a registered not-for-profit organization that helps people through debt consolidation and credit
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Reducing Poverty Through Volunteers: The Impact of Community Volunteer Income Programs in Grey Bruce The Grey Bruce Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP) Network continues to make a significant impact by providing free tax preparation services to low-income individuals and families across the region. In collaboration, local
