Living Wage: The living wage is what a worker needs to earn, per hour, at 40 hours per week, in order to make ends meet where they live. How is the Living Wage calculated? The calculation looks at major expenses that workers face such as shelter costs, transportation, childcare, and
October 9 2024 Grey & Bruce County — Hunger in the community is on the rise, and the strain on local food services is becoming unsustainable. OSHaRE, The Salvation Army, Owen Sound, area food banks, meal programs, and the United Way are increasingly struggling to meet the growing needs of
The Supportive Outreach Services (SOS) project has been awarded the Ontario Health System Quality and Innovation Award for its success in improving health outcomes for marginalized people in the region. The awards are a new event recognizing and celebrating the achievements of individuals and teams in the Ontario health system.
The communities of Bruce Grey are facing an unprecedented convergence of crises, including the opioid epidemic, housing instability, and homelessness. As these challenges grow, the burden on local charities and organizations intensifies. While the United Way of Bruce Grey leads this update, it reflects the collective efforts of more than
For Immediate Release: July 17, 2024 Community groups come together to explore and communicate options for laundry services Kincardine, ON – Local social service agencies and programs are working together to support access to laundry services, due to the fire at 330 Durham Market Square South on Saturday, July 6th,
To help people navigate the loss of the laundromat in Kincardine, we’ve (United Way Bruce Grey) created a map and a listing on 211 of laundromats in Bruce, Grey, and a wee bit of Huron as well. If transportation is a barrier, please call 211 to flag that as an
Making payments more regularly Wow, when my water and sewer bill would come in every few months, it was difficult to find the money to pay it in full as it was so BIG. I was so grateful when, my municipality has changed the billing cycle to monthly. It is
We are looking for an outgoing High School, College or University Student to plan and organize our annual Backpack Program as well as to support our other programs and fund raising initiatives. About Us: The United Way of Bruce Grey is a unique organization. We are invested in helping the
You could get a monthly, on-bill credit of $35 or more. The Government of Ontario has changed the eligibility for the OESP program. So now, more Ontarians qualify. The credit amount depends on how many people live in the home and the combined annual household after tax income. If you
Getting ready to file your taxes is more about gathering all your documents. Here’s a handy list of what you can pop into an envelope, a shoe box, a cookie tin, a grocery bag, a basket, a tote, a filing cabinet, a portfolio, a folder, a bowl, or anything that
