The United Way of Bruce Grey’s Utility Assistance Program provides grants to low-income residents. The accounts need to be in arrears or are at risk of disconnection, or are already disconnected. Full details on the program is here. The United Way reports on a July 1st to June 30th cycle,
You probably remember going back to school shopping as a child or looking forward to taking your children or grandchildren shopping. You know how it feels to pick out a cool new backpack. The smell of new notebooks and crayons; the excitement of wondering what the year would be like.
The Honourable Doug FordPremier of OntarioLegislative Building Queen’s Park Toronto ON M7A 1A1 Dear Premier,Congratulations on your re-election as the Premier of Ontario. Four years ago, it would have been difficult to imagine the tremendous responsibility government would need to shoulder to lead Ontarians through a global pandemic and two
FUNDRAISING CHAMPION – United Way of Bruce Grey The United Way of Bruce Grey is a front-line organization who champions for the vulnerable and the disenfranchised. We are boldly unconventional, creative, and tenacious and believe in building collaboration and connections between all members of our communities; children to seniors, multi-generational
Tomorrow is Canada Day so we’re posting our #FinancialFridays segment a day early. Are you a student who got CERB and have been asked to repay all or some of it? This CBC article suggests there maybe some grace headed your way! Yes we’re linking to media stories as we
On June 28th, Bounce 92.3 will be collecting feminine hygiene products at Both Shoppers Drug Marts in Owen Sound, Shopper Drug Mart in Hanover and Kristin’s Pharmacy in Southampton. The donated products will be distributed by to those in need in those communities! (Drop off bins are now set up
Back on May 13th we wrote a Financial Friday’s blog about PIN safety. Keeping your banking code and all your finances secure. This week CTV News reported on a woman who lost her debit card, but never got around to telling her bank. Full story here. Highlights: College student Frances
Looking for an end of year gift for that special educator? We invite you to take part in our “Thank An Educator” program that works by sponsoring a fully stocked backpack in your educator’s name. You can participate by donating $20 to our Backpack Program in honour of a teacher,
It’s that time of the year again! Our Backpack Program is back and we would really appreciate your support. 2022 marks the 18th year for our Backpack Program and over the years, due to the amazing generosity of our donors, we have distributed over 30,000 backpacks to children of low
With increasing inflation and soaring food and gas costs, many people are struggling these days and putting food on the table is a common challenge these days. Plain and simple, grocery just don’t go as far. As part of our #FinancialFridays series, we are sharing a recent article in The
