The numbers are in! Thanks to you and our incredible community partners, over 9,284 meals have been provided to homeless individuals, couples and families sheltering in hotels during the Covid-19 pandemic. The highest number of meals served was in January 2021 with a record of 1,202 meals. About the Meals
Interested in gardening? On Friday April 16th, at 1:00 – 1:45 p.m., you are invited to phone in to hear Joan Regan, a resident of Tobermory who writes the “Mrs. Gardener” article for each issue of the Tobermory Press Inc. Joan enjoys gardening and has many years of experience to
We are pleased and honoured to introduce GREYT Stuff – a local apparel company who are dedicated to providing quality clothing items that celebrates beautiful Grey County along with a social mission to help local vulnerable children. The company is owned and managed by Sarah Saso and Lonny Doherty, a
Have your finances been affected by Covid-19 and the current Stay-At-Home Order / State of Emergency? Lost your job or had your hours drastically cut back? You may qualify for assistance. Covid-19 Financial Supports: In preparation for the current shut-down, here is information about the COVID-19 financial supports: Employment Insurance
Attentions parents – are you aware of the Ontario COVID-19 Child Benefit? This benefit is available to parents and legal guardians with the purpose of providing funds to offset the costs of schooling children at home during the 2020-2021 school year. The provincial government is now offering a payment of:$400/child
Please join us! There is a lot going on this month at the Bruce Grey Seniors’ Centre Without Walls (BGSCWW). Given that we are now under a “Stay-At-Home Order” – it’s a perfect time to give the program a try and connect with local seniors as well. Everyone is welcome
What is a nest egg you ask? A nest egg is a sum of money that has been saved for a specific purpose. This savings is generally designated for longer-term goals. This is a good time to think about your goals and what it will take to reach them. Before
“No child should be hungry at school.” That is the motto of the Ontario Student Nutrition Program – Grey-Bruce (OSNP) who believe in a universal nutrition program that is available to all students who are hungry. There are many reasons why children and youth arrive at school without eating breakfast
Saturday, we were at the Owen Sound Farmer’s Market with community partners from Grey Bruce Health Unit and Safe ‘N Sound along with Gelja Shearwood who had lost her husband Barrett Warwick one year ago to a fentanyl overdose. We thank everyone who came by to remember and pay tribute
Every year the United Way of Bruce Grey provides fully stocked Backpacks to low income families and agencies assisting low income children. Over 2700 backpacks were packed and distributed in 2020. The United Way is looking for an outgoing college or university marketing or communication student to plan and organize
