The Federal Government has announced more financial support for parents with their Canada Child Benefit Young Child Supplement (CCBYCS). Families with children under the age of six in 2021 who receive the Canada Child Benefit will receive an additional supplement beginning May 28th. If your family’s net income (income after
Light and heat…they are two of the most basic human needs we need to survive and to feel content and happy. For far too many however, having electricity and heat is a struggle to achieve and maintain. When you donate to the United Way of Bruce Grey’s Utility Assistance Program,
Our Financial Literacy Program relaunched in June 2020 and this week marked the 250th person accessing the program. 62% of those who accessed the program completed a budget with our Financial Literacy Program Coordinator. A budget is an important tool for understanding your current financial situation and making a plan
The Salvation Army Food Bank in Owen Sound is the largest Food Bank in the region. Alice and her staff work tirelessly to provide for many vulnerable people in Owen Sound and also serve as a hub for distributing excess food to many of the other food banks and meal
During the lockdown, we are spending more time together than if the kids were at school throughout the week. Children are sponges and are learning from watching us. One of the things we are teaching them, purposely or accidentally, is our own beliefs about finances and our personal habits with
It’s been ONE YEAR of the Meals To Motels (M2M) which addresses hunger for our vulnerable population sheltering in motels. In late April 2020, during our weekly Pandemic Emergency Housing & Homelessness meeting, concern was expressed that the people being sheltered in motels were challenged with getting to OSHaRE, to
You can make a positive impact in the life of a local child in need. Right now, over 800 children who are affected by poverty need your help! Our Hope for Our Kids Fund provides vital essential needs including food, clothing, important safety equipment (such as car seats, gates and
During #MentalHealthWeek, we remind you that you matter. Feeling overwhelmed or unable to cope? Feeling lonely or isolated? You are not alone. So many people are feeling exactly the same way as you. The good news is that help exists. If you are needing mental health supports during this time,
Taxes are to be filed by today, April 30th, 2021. If you have missed filing your taxes on time, you can still file…but do so as soon as possible to avoid potential penalties. Here are some things to know: If you owe taxes because of COVID-19 related benefits, the Canada
It’s that time of year when many anticipate the arrival of their tax return? Are you receiving funds this year? If so, why not pause and consider the best use of your money. After all, the funds you will be receiving are not part of your monthly income, so they
