Today, October 17th, is the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty. This year marks the 28th anniversary of the official UN declaration. On this day, the Bruce Grey Poverty Task Force is releasing it’s first IMPACT Report 2020. The IMPACT Report 2020 has been developed in partnership with the
Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) – ends when you’ve received 28 weeks of benefits or on October 3, 2020, whichever comes first. For those who applied through the Canada Revenue Agency, the last four-week period for the CERB was August 30, 2020 through Septemer 26, 2020. However, you can still
Is your organization providing front-line services to vulnerable populations impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic? Registered charities as well as other qualified donees may be able to apply for funding under the Canada Emergency Community Support Fund (ECSF). The United Way of Bruce Grey has already released funding in the amount
As temperatures begin their descent downwards, Natural Gas rates are on the rise effective October 1st, 2020. Enbridge Gas has received approval from the Ontario Energy Board for changes in the rates customers pay for natural gas. A typical residential customer will see a bill increase of about $7 to
Heat and light…both are two of the most basic human needs we need to survive and to feel content and happy. For far too many, heat and light is a struggle to achieve and maintain. When you donate to the United Way of Bruce Grey’s Utility Relief Program, you not
As Covid-19 continues to have a disproportionate impact on vulnerable populations in Canada, the Government of Canada’s $350 million Emergency Community Support Fund (ECSF) aims to help charities and non-profit organizations adapt and increase frontline services for vulnerable populations during COVID-19. In the first round of funding, the United Way
Together, we can help make local issues like poverty, mental health, homelessness, hunger, domestic violence and social isolation – #UNIGNORABLE. At the United Way of Bruce Grey, we are committed to doing our part to help combat the toughest of social issues. We are working hard to improve lives locally
We are proud to support the fundraising efforts for Gitche Namewikwedong Reconciliation Garden being built on the traditional territory of the Saugeen Ojibwa Nation in Kelso Park, Owen Sound. A recent gathering was held to celebrate the progress that has been made over the past year with stories, songs and
The Ontario Energy Board (OEB) has announced that they will be implementing the process that will enable customers to opt out of Time-Of-Use (TOU) pricing if they choose. The government stated back in June that it intends to introduce customer choice for consumers on the Regulated Price Plan (RPP) who
New items have been added to the All In Ontario Challenge Online Auction. All proceeds will support the United Way of Bruce Grey, United Way Huron-Perth and other local charities and will help provide poverty relief and the advancement of education in our region. Find out more and bid today
