COVID-19 has impacted the lives of the most vulnerable in Bruce-Grey and we need your help! Please consider donating to our Pandemic Community Response Fund. This fund supports local agencies who are directly supporting those in our community whose lives and livelihood are affected by the coronavirus pandemic. 100% of
Let’s send some smiles to those who are isolated in long term facilities in our region! 🙂 We are putting a call out there to send a card or letter to those who are isolated and who are missing contact with their family and friends. It’s a great heartwarming
In response to recent government announcements about COVID-19 and our commitment to keeping staff, volunteers, and clients healthy, we are announcing that our office is currently closed to the public. This notice will be in effect until otherwise notified. Our goal is to assist clients as best we can
Due to concerns around the Covid-19 virus, the Grey Bruce Health Unit has advised that the Owen Sound Farmer’s Market be closed tomorrow, March 14th, 2020. As a result, we regret to announce that our Pi/Pie Day cannot go on as planned. For those of you who have pre-purchased
What will be the impact of a possible pandemic on the Not-For-Profit and Charitable Sector? – Information Session Monday March 16th – 7:30 am Grey Bruce Health Unit Register here: https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/united-way-of-bruce-grey/events/not-for-profit-pandemic-planning There are 950,000 people in Ontario who rely on provincial social assistance programs. If people are living on a
An “Extreme Cold Warning” has been issued for our region with bitterly cold wind chills near -30 expected overnight and into Friday morning. Environment Canada warns everyone to use extreme caution around these cold temperatures. Extreme cold warnings are issued when very cold temperatures or wind chill creates an elevated
Tuesday, February 11th marked “211 Day” right across North America and here at the United Way, we are celebrating 11 years of the service being available in Bruce-Grey. 211 is an information and referral service that connects Canadians to non-emergency health, community and social services in their area. This
As we anticipate the 92nd Annual Academy Awards… The United Way of Bruce Grey in partnership with Galaxy Cinemas Owen Sound, is pleased to announce: The Eleventh Annual Awards Night at the Movies Galaxy Cinemas Owen Sound! Owen Sound – February 9, 2020 – Awards Night at the Movies is an
The United Way of Bruce Grey is issuing an urgent year end appeal for donations. “As we head into the end of the year, we are significantly below our fundraising goals for our Backpack Program” explains Francesca Dobbyn, Executive Director. “We didn’t receive summer student funding, but we still needed
On behalf of the Board of Directors and staff of the United Way of Bruce Grey, we wish everyone all the best for the holidays and beyond. We also want to extend a very special thank you to our donors and volunteers whose generosity has touched so many lives
