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
Francesca here. On February 12th we received the following communication from the Ontario Energy Board. LEAP is the Ontario-wide program that assists people with arrears for electricity and natural gas utility companies. Here are some of the highlights that take effect on March 1st, 2024 The good news is anyone
CBC released this story on January 15th: Complaints soar as Enbridge customers face catch-up bills in the thousands Francesca here, telling a story! Basically, the story is that Enbridge Gas is struggling to read its meters in a timely manner. I know this story personally as my daughter, who lives
The United Way of Bruce Grey is issuing an urgent appeal for support in the last weeks of 2023. “While we’ve had wonderful support throughout the year from our donors, the average online donation has dropped from $126 to $106” explains Francesca Dobbyn United Way Executive Director. The most significant
The holidays are just around the corner and if you are looking for a meaningful way to give back to your community, we invite you to consider sending a greeting card to a resident living in long term care. Sending a greeting card with a short note to someone who
