A question was posed on social media this week: do the LEAP grants actually make a difference to people who need help paying their bills? We decided to crunch our numbers 211 Leap files for electricity 28% of applicants had their bills paid in full 22% had less than $100
For Immediate release; 2015-2016 Utility Report – Rural Ontario in Crisis Bruce Grey Utility Assistance report – 2015-2016 (web) The United Way of Bruce Grey wanted to get a larger picture of energy poverty in our region and acknowledge the other organizations who also take on the task of keeping
We had a wonderful day with Belfor out on 20th Street..numbers are still being totaled. Thank you to Belfor, all the volunteers and the hungry hungry people that dropped by.
2020 Backpacks in 2016? The United Way of Bruce Grey is kicking off its annual Backpack Program with a fundraising BBQ at Belfor Property Restoration 2020 20th Street East Owen Sound. Getting off on the right foot from the first day of school to the last day is essential for
On June 3– Volunteers, community partners and county staff are coming together to build a youth engagement pavilion at the Alpha Street housing community in Owen Sound. Tradespeople and volunteers are donating their time and expertise to build the pavilion, which will be a resource for youth in the community.
Food Bank Report 2016 The United Way of Bruce Grey in partnership with the Food Security Action Group of the Bruce Grey Poverty Task Force are releasing their 2015 Hunger Report : WTF – Where’s The Food! Area food banks have noted a 92% increase in the number visits throughout
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Over ninety-five percent of respondents to United Way’s donor poll indicate support for surplus to become a broader disaster fund Owen Sound, ON – United Way’s poll of donors to the August 10 Fire Fund found that 95.6% of respondents support using the surplus from the fund to create a
Unless it has been prearranged, all attendees have to stay at the event until 7:30 am and those that came on the bus, have to go home on the bus. Tickets are available at the United Way office until 4:30 pm and then at the Galaxy from 6 pm until
Job Description The United Way is looking for an outgoing college or university marketing or communication student to plan and organize its annual Backpack Program. Student would be responsible for seeking donations of both funds and product to support the program, work with volunteers, network with area agencies and donors.
