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
Goodbye 2024! There were joyful days and difficult days and all kinds of days in between. And I am thankful for the feeling of fresh starts and new opportunities that come with a new year. What one thing will you do in 2025 to help your finances? Thinking of too
As you know, the United Way has a Financial Literacy Program. It’s 100% funded by donor dollars as all the grants that focus on Financial Literacy will not pay for staff. This is frustrating because a successful Financial Literacy Program IS a staff person. No amount of brochures, websites, or
2024 was filled with unforgettable moments, and we feel truly grateful to have been part of so many incredible events. Let’s take a nostalgic journey through some of the highlights that made this year remarkable: January: The Puck Pigs Hockey Team began the year with a generous grant from the
May your cup be warm, your hot chocolate rich, and your marshmallows be soft. Thank you to everyone who has read, shared, and liked our Financial Friday posts! We work hard to cover relevant topics and realistic solutions. Our blog archive can be found on our here: https://unitedwayofbrucegrey.com/services-offered/financial-literacy-budgeting-etc/financialfridays-blog/. If there
1. Acknowledge Your Feelings It’s okay to feel sadness or grief if you’ve experienced loss or are apart from loved ones. Allow yourself time to express your emotions. You don’t have to force happiness just because it’s the holidays. 2. Reach Out Share your concerns with a friend or family
Are gift cards a good present? Yes, absolutely! I was in a big store the other day and a woman was looking through the gift card rack thoughtfully. A stranger proclaimed, “You can’t get people gift cards for Christmas!” And that woman looked so deflated. And I proclaimed, “Yes, you
Stuff the Ambulance 2024 was an outstanding success, and we couldn’t have done it without the incredible support from our donors, Food Basics, Giant Tiger, Heritage Place Shopping Centre, and our amazing volunteers. Your kindness, generosity, and hard work made a significant impact on our community. Thanks to your efforts,
When I first started working for the United Way of Bruce Grey, I had experience helping family and friends with budgets. I seemed to be a go-to person to talk about money and play with spreadsheets to those in my life. I also had experience helping create micro-lending programs in
