Now more than ever, charities and non-profits are playing a key role in addressing persistent and complex social problems faced by all Canadians. The Community Services Recovery Fund is a $400 million investment from the Government of Canada to support charities and non-profits as they build resilience by making investments
Bruce Grey’s Living Wage increases by 12.5% for 2022 to $20.70 per hour 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? We look at
Full-time contract position to December 2024 with potential for extension pending funding. Wage rate: $23 hr plus standard benefits package 37.5 hr/week The United Way of Bruce Grey is seeking a full-time Food Security Co-ordinator to improve food security throughout the region. The candidate will have strong interpersonal skills, report
The United Way of Bruce Grey’s Utility Assistance Program provides grants to low-income residents. The accounts need to be in arrears or are at risk of disconnection, or are already disconnected. Full details on the program is here. The United Way reports on a July 1st to June 30th cycle,
You probably remember going back to school shopping as a child or looking forward to taking your children or grandchildren shopping. You know how it feels to pick out a cool new backpack. The smell of new notebooks and crayons; the excitement of wondering what the year would be like.
The Honourable Doug FordPremier of OntarioLegislative Building Queen’s Park Toronto ON M7A 1A1 Dear Premier,Congratulations on your re-election as the Premier of Ontario. Four years ago, it would have been difficult to imagine the tremendous responsibility government would need to shoulder to lead Ontarians through a global pandemic and two
FUNDRAISING CHAMPION – United Way of Bruce Grey The United Way of Bruce Grey is a front-line organization who champions for the vulnerable and the disenfranchised. We are boldly unconventional, creative, and tenacious and believe in building collaboration and connections between all members of our communities; children to seniors, multi-generational
Tomorrow is Canada Day so we’re posting our #FinancialFridays segment a day early. Are you a student who got CERB and have been asked to repay all or some of it? This CBC article suggests there maybe some grace headed your way! Yes we’re linking to media stories as we
On June 28th, Bounce 92.3 will be collecting feminine hygiene products at Both Shoppers Drug Marts in Owen Sound, Shopper Drug Mart in Hanover and Kristin’s Pharmacy in Southampton. The donated products will be distributed by to those in need in those communities! (Drop off bins are now set up
