Quilts for the August 10th Fire Victims
Thank you to: Bluewater Quilters – Owen Sound Scrapbag Quilters – Port Elgin New Millennium Quilters – Walkerton For the donation of quilts for those affected by the August 10th Fire.
Author Archives: United Way
B4UW
Bike 4 United Way (B4UW) is an annual OPS/agency employee charity ride. Since starting in 2012 they have raised over $150,000 to support United Way programs across Ontario. These funds help the United Way network of member agencies and programs ensure that hundreds of thousands of Ontarians have access to
Donations to the Fire Fund
Thank you to everyone who has supported the August 10th Fire Fund. At this point, due to the incredible response, we’re closing the funds to all individual donations. We know of at least 3 more special events – August 26th, September 3rd and one October 18th (to be announced) that
Radioathon – WOW!!!
Francesca here…realizing I was writing this in first person, rather than a more professional tone report…but that’s ok…it’s kind of a personal thing this community stuff… This was Friday…and the donations are still pouring in! I know we haven’t updated and posted and done all the web things we
Fire Fighters recount fighting arson fires
Firefighters faced the fight of their lives “It was a true team effort by all involved — and I’m saying police, EMS, fire. It was well beyond our means,” Potter said. “And if we didn’t have the mutual aid system and capable departments, like the Inter Township Fire Department and
Fires in Owen Sound
What you need to know: Area media stories Bayshore Broadcasting The Dock The Sun Times Follow us on Twitter How can you help? At this time, we don’t know all the needs of the families involved. If you have ‘stuff’ to donate, please call 211 and let them know. They
2014-15 Utility Report
For Immediate release The United Way of Bruce Grey is releasing its annual report on its Utility Assistance Program. 2014 – 2015 UWBG Utility Program Report email Please note: all data represents a 12 month period from July 1st through to June 30th to better represent the issue as it
LCBO campaign underway!
Thursday the annual summer LCBO Giving Back campaign started. When you make a purchase at any LCBO in Ontario they will ask you if you’d like to donate to the United Way. As this is an Ontario wide effort, local United Ways benefit greatly through visitors and tourists in our
2015 Backpack Program underway
July 3, 2015 Getting off on the right foot from the first day of school to the last day is essential for the educational experiences of all children. The United Way wants to help make this a reality for all students in the Grey Bruce area and giving them
