Since 2005, thanks to the generosity of our donors, we have packed and distributed over 23,000 backpacks to children of low income homes right across Bruce and Grey Counties. This summer, we will pack our 25,000th backpack and we are inviting you to help us celebrate by taking part in
Looking for an end of year gift for that special educator? Lucky for you, today is the United Way Day of Action and we are proud to announce our Teacher Thank You Campaign. You can participate by donating $20 to sponsor each fully stocked backpack in honour of your special
Summer camp…for many of us it evokes memories of fireside sing-a-longs, nature hikes, arts and crafts, summer sports and meeting new friends. Experiences such as these are life changing and empowering. We believe that “every child deserves the chance to go to camp.” Right now in Bruce and Grey Counties
We are pleased to let you know that Making Grey Bruce Home’s online information hub (www.newcomersbrucegrey.ca) has won an International Award for Innovation from AIRS (The Alliance of Information and Referral Systems) which is the international association for the information and referral profession in Canada and the United States. The
Happy Pride, everyone! There’s a lot going on this month! Check it all out below! PRIDE FLAG RAISINGS This year marks the 50th anniversary of the decriminalization of relationships between consenting adults of the same sex in Canada. To recognize this anniversary and the LGBTQ2S advances in Canadian society over
Please join us for our 12th Annual Seniors’ Fair on Wednesday, June 5th from 10 am to 3 pm at the Harry Lumley Bayshore Community Centre in Owen Sound. Enjoy a large variety of exhibitors, all day entertainment and dynamic and informative seminars. 300 guests will receive a
The sights and sounds of the 80’s are coming to the Owen Sound Galaxy Cinemas for our Starlight Film Festival for youth aged 14 to 18 years. The event will take place, Friday, April 26 from midnight to 7:30 am. Tickets are $20 and that includes an all-night movie marathon
The Bruce Grey Poverty Task Force and Grey Bruce Health Unit encourages people with low or modest income to file a tax return. Prosper Canada reports that many low income people can quickly boost their incomes – sometimes by as much as 50% – if they claim and receive all the government
The United Way Bruce Grey has welcomed a new member to their team! On January 10, 2019, Heather Anderson joined the organization as their Communications & Fundraising Coordinator. Heather brings to her position over 20 years of communications, marketing and graphics experience and close to ten years experience working with
The United Way of Bruce Grey 2019 granting is now open. Through annual fundraising campaigns, United Way Bruce Grey (UWBG) raises hundreds of thousands of dollars within our community. Those undesignated monies that become available for distribution become part of our Community Fund – which is re-invested locally to address
