Looking for a unique holiday gift for that special educator and want to give back to your community as well? This Christmas, why not consider a donation to our Backpack Program in honour of that amazing teacher, educational assistant or early childhood educator. For a minimum donation of just
Financial Fridays: Christmas Shopping On a Budget Holiday gift shopping should be a fun experience, but for many, especially for those who are tight on funds, the whole experience can become extremely stressful. We have put together a list of ideas that can help you stay within your financial limits,
You can spread some warmth this holiday season by donating socks to the OSHaRE (Owen Sound Hunger and Relief Effort) & United Way Christmas Sock Campaign. In past 4 years we have provided a pair of socks, a mug and candy to the attendees of OSHaRE during the festive
Please join us for our annual “Brown Bag Challenge” as part of Giving Tuesday on December 3, 2019. This global day of giving is recognized worldwide as the first day of the giving season and it’s a wonderful way to give back and help those in need across Bruce
If you are burning firewood to heat your home or cottage, we advise you not to burn green wood (wood that has not been thoroughly dried) as there are significant dangers. When, unseasoned wood is burned, the water vapour within the wood mixes with other gases and particles which then
Behind in your payments? Do you have debt collectors calling? It’s important to know your rights. Businesses hire collection agencies to collect money that is owed but there are clear rules they have to follow. Protecting Yourself: When a collection agency first contacts you, they must send you written
“If we set the bar on what we can endure, we will never thrive as a community or an economy. A living wage adds to the economy, building capacity and reducing people’s dependency on support programs. A living wage allows one to live, not just exist.” Francesca Dobbyn, executive director,
Rural Pathways for Newcomer Women in Grey Bruce project is inviting visible minority newcomer and immigrant women to participate in this survey. The results will be used in developing programs to help overcome employment barriers. The survey runs till December 31, 2019. To fill out a questionnaire online, click on the
Have you lost control of our finances? Not sure how to beat that debt? Here are ten things that you can do to help improve your financial health. 1.) Keep track of spending and make a budget. 2.) Put needs before wants. Buy what you need first. Eliminate unnecessary
Behind in your utility bills? We have some important information for you. If you are behind on your heat, electricity or water bills, it is extremely important to deal with the issue or you may be faced with a disconnection by the provider. We offer the following recommendations
