As of January 1st 2017 all Ontarians with a electricity bill began receiving 8% off their electricity bill. Further reductions were announced through changes to the RRRP (Rural Rebate and Reduction Program) and other tweaks to the billing processes. The OESP was enhanced with increased rebates and wider eligibility. So
I want to tell you a story. It’s not a short story, its sort of a sad story, its an older story but more importantly it’s my story. People often ask my why I’m so passionate about energy poverty, why so driven, who so uncompromising. There are many activists and
United Way of Bruce-Grey executive director joins IESO’s Market Renewal Working Group Toronto, ON – Francesca Dobbyn, executive director of the United Way of Bruce-Grey, is the newest member of the Independent Electricity System Operator’s (IESO) Market Renewal Working Group, which is providing advice to the IESO as it
We need your help to keep kids warm this winter. Recently, United Way of Bruce Grey took on the important work previously accomplished by dedicated Bruce Grey Child & Family Services Foundation donors who made the choice to help make a difference in the lives of the most
The United Way of Bruce Grey is seeking proposals from qualified consultants/firms to assist in the development of a new comprehensive strategic plan which will guide the organization over the next five (5) years. The successful proponent must have extensive strategic planning experience, including the ability to conduct all required
For Immediate Release – October 24 2017 Bruce Grey Child and Family Services Foundation merges with the United Way of Bruce Grey Bruce Grey Child and Family Services Foundation, commonly known as the Our Kids Bruce Grey Foundation, approached the United Way Bruce Grey, in the spring, to ask
Thank you to everyone who made this weekend’s Challenger Cup a success! We had a fantastic 2 days and raised a lot of money! Full total to come once we’ve got it all counted. Congratulations to Karen Paton-Fowler who won the 50-50 ticket draw and goes home with
The United Way is thrilled to once again partner with Bear Wheel and Brake, Bayshore Broadcasting and the Owen Sound Attack to support The Backpack Program. Attack Fans are encouraged to donate $1 for every away goal that the Attack Score! There are 2 ways to participate! You can have a
It started with a donation of 500 coffee mugs to the United Way in 2014. After finding out that there is a surplus of coffee mugs in the world, what was the United Way to do? For the past two Christmas’ the United Way has provided over 300 gifts to OSHaRE
Updated The United Way has updated its Living Wage rate. The rate was last updated in 2015, using 2014 data. Housing costs have significantly increased total household costs. The average rent across Ontario is now $1115 and The United Way has found that many rental units in Bruce Grey are
