Wow, the number of scams I get by email is overwhelming. In the past, I gave up on my older email addresses because of the number and persistence of scam emails. That is one option but not a great one. Then I had to update my email on all the
Caroline’s dedication to the Financial Literacy Program became even more evident this week as she met with a woman who had recently lost her husband. Displaying a blend of empathy and financial expertise, Caroline took the time to sit down with the new widow and discuss the intricacies of her
Recently, Sandra, our SOS Social Navigator, found herself in a parking lot when she was approached by two individuals who recognized the SOS van. These individuals were in desperate need of assistance and were seeking short-term housing solutions. With Sandra’s support and guidance, she swiftly connected them with Grey County’s
Here is an example. If your rent is $1,500 and your automatic payment bounced, call your landlord right away. Let them know that you know the payment bounced. That shows you are committed to making the payment and interested in working cooperatively with them. If you don’t have the full
Your opinion is incredibly valuable to us and we genuinely want to hear from you as we begin this new year. We understand that in order to enhance our programs and services, as well as maintain our loyal supporters, your feedback is essential. Please take a moment to fill out
If your taxes are up to date and you are living on a low to moderate income, you may be receiving government benefits. All the benefits and credits below are based on the 2022 income tax filing. If you haven’t filed your 2022 income taxes yet, you can file now
Those who have met me may know I’m a morning person. Not just an “ungrumpy” person in the morning, but a “jump out of bed and get going” morning person. I’ll get up just to watch the sunrise. The photo: 7:30 am one April morning, while out for a walk!
✨Here are some (not all) memorable moments of 2023✨ January (19th): #NationalPopcornDay. Francesca and Jon from the Cineplex Galaxy Cinemas in Owen Sound spread some #RandomActsOfPopcorn throughout our community to show our appreciation. This year this happened during Scotiabank Hockey Day in Owen Sound. We put some popcorn in the
Thank you to everyone who has used the Financial Literacy Program in 2023! I really appreciate it. Talking about money and finances is very difficult and can be intimidating and scary. Our goal is to be non-judgemental, straightforward, and give clear, realistic information. This will continue to be the core
Wow, Christmas is upon us… and I am not done my shopping yet. But the budget for gifts is close to finished. With money and time being tight, I am thinking of giving gift cards. Sometimes I am harsh with myself. I think I should find the perfect gift to
