We’re excited to share our 2024 Impact Report!

It’s still a month away but it is going to come quickly. What am I talking about, you ask. Income Taxes! Whether you use the free community volunteer income tax clinics (freetaxclinics.ca), file your own taxes, or take them to professional filing services, being organized and prepared makes it so

The Ontario Government has started sending Ontario residents a $200 rebate. No specific date has been provided beyond “in the coming weeks”. This rebate will be sent to every eligible taxpayer and child in Ontario. To be eligible, you must have filed your 2023 income taxes by December 31, 2024.

When Caroline speaks with people one-on-one, they talk together about monthly expenses, income, assets, and debts. When dealing with debts, there are a range of options. An organization that Caroline connects people with is Credit Canada. They are a registered not-for-profit organization that helps people through debt consolidation and credit

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Reducing Poverty Through Volunteers: The Impact of Community Volunteer Income Programs in Grey Bruce The Grey Bruce Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP) Network continues to make a significant impact by providing free tax preparation services to low-income individuals and families across the region. In collaboration, local

January is a natural time for life-document organization because it offers a fresh start, setting a foundation for the year ahead. January allows you to review changes from the previous year, and ensure these are reflected in your documents. With tax season around the corner, January is the perfect time

Goodbye 2024! There were joyful days and difficult days and all kinds of days in between. And I am thankful for the feeling of fresh starts and new opportunities that come with a new year. What one thing will you do in 2025 to help your finances? Thinking of too

As you know, the United Way has a Financial Literacy Program. It’s 100% funded by donor dollars as all the grants that focus on Financial Literacy will not pay for staff. This is frustrating because a successful Financial Literacy Program IS a staff person. No amount of brochures, websites, or

2024 was filled with unforgettable moments, and we feel truly grateful to have been part of so many incredible events. Let’s take a nostalgic journey through some of the highlights that made this year remarkable: January: The Puck Pigs Hockey Team began the year with a generous grant from the

May your cup be warm, your hot chocolate rich, and your marshmallows be soft. Thank you to everyone who has read, shared, and liked our Financial Friday posts! We work hard to cover relevant topics and realistic solutions. Our blog archive can be found on our here: https://unitedwayofbrucegrey.com/services-offered/financial-literacy-budgeting-etc/financialfridays-blog/. If there