There are special rules that apply to Utility Companies or Sub-meter providers. These special rules are for individuals living with low income challenges. You can take advantage of (or qualify for) these special rules if:– You’ve received LEAP emergency financial assistance within the past two years, or– You are receiving
Food is integral to our health and well-being. It plays a vital role in nourishing us, connecting with others, and in our celebrations – particularly during the holidays. However, with the rising cost of food and economic pressures of the COVID-19 pandemic many in our community are struggling with hunger
Giving Tuesday is here! Giving Tuesday is a global day of giving that happens each year after Black Friday and Cyber Monday and is a day set aside to give back to those in need. It’s a time when Canadians, charities and businesses come together to celebrate giving and participate
Our finances are closely linked to our health, including our mental health. When we are confident about our financial situation and have enough to cover our basic needs with extra at the end of the month, we may be able to feel secure and plan for the future. The opposite
Last week we started where most good financial decisions start… with creating a budget. A budget is a tool to help make decisions based on information about your overall financial situation. Reviewing your budget – Make sure your budget covers the following:• your monthly expenses,• your expected income,• your assets,
Today is National Child Day which occurs every year on November 20th. This dedicated day to celebrate children relates to the United Nations’ adoption of two documents centered on children’s rights which includes the United Nations Declaration of the Rights of the Child (November 20, 1959) and United Nations Convention
For many, planning for the holidays this year is proving to be a stressful experience. Worries related to the Covid-19 pandemic along with financial concerns and the inability to celebrate as we typically do, is creating anxiety for lots of individuals this Christmas season. Recently, a survey by Credit Canada
There are SOOOOO many AMAZING prizes currently up for auction as part of the #AllInOntarioChallenge!!! Choose between a golf session for 4 at The Club at Westlinks (just outside Port Elgin), gift cards from Mensch/Casual Corners (Port Elgin), an Ashanti Coffee Package (Saugeen Shores), gift cards from Angelic Nail Salon
Giving Tuesday is happening this year on Tuesday, December 1st and due to the Covid-19 pandemic, it’s looking much different this year. In past years, we ran our “Brown Bag Challenge” and the idea around this was that folks that wanted to give back to their community could donate what
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. As the pandemic continues to impact those living in local nursing
