A new school year should be filled with excitement, new opportunities, and the anticipation of seeing friends again. But for families struggling to make ends meet, back-to-school season can also bring added financial stress. Thanks to the support of donors, volunteers, schools and community agencies across Bruce and Grey Counties,
Fall is here, and across Bruce and Grey Counties, that means colourful leaves, cooler temperatures, and plenty of outdoor cleanup. Raking leaves, cleaning gutters, trimming branches, and getting the yard ready for winter might seem like routine chores, but a few simple precautions can help prevent an unexpected injury. Take
The cooler mornings are here, the days are getting shorter, and before long, furnaces and heaters across Bruce and Grey Counties will be working overtime. For many households, the arrival of colder weather also means something else: higher monthly bills. Heating costs can take a significant bite out of a
On September 18, 65 people joined us online for our All Municipal Candidates Education Session. Watch the All Municipal Candidates Education Session on YouTube: United Way of Bruce Grey hosted the session through the Bruce Grey Poverty Task Force as a non-partisan opportunity for municipal candidates to learn more about
As we move further into fall, the days are getting shorter. That means children may be walking home from school, heading to activities, or playing outside when visibility is lower. A few simple precautions can make a big difference in keeping kids safe. Make Visibility a Priority Bright or reflective
A trip to the grocery store can feel very different from what it did a few years ago. When food prices are high, even a carefully planned grocery run can put pressure on an already tight household budget. While we can’t control grocery prices, there are a few strategies that
Grey County Owen Sound Fall Fair | Owen SoundSeptember 10 to 12 at Victoria Park. The 174th Owen Sound Fall Fair features agricultural shows, homecraft exhibits, demonstrations, entertainment, and other traditional fall fair activities. Quilt Show at the Owen Sound Fall Fair | Owen SoundFriday, September 11 and Saturday, September
With students back in school across Bruce and Grey counties, school buses are once again a familiar sight on our roads. That makes September a good time for everyone to refresh their school bus safety habits. For drivers, patience and attention are essential. Watch for school buses making frequent stops,
With the cost of groceries, gas, utilities, and other necessities putting pressure on household budgets, using a credit card to cover everyday expenses can sometimes feel like the only option. The problem is that when you can’t pay the balance in full, those everyday purchases can end up costing considerably
When we talk about energy poverty, we often talk about the price of electricity, natural gas, propane, oil or firewood. Those prices matter. But our new Energy Poverty Brief points to something bigger: And if you’d rather hear the conversation than read all those numbers, Francesca Dobbyn, Executive Director of
