Budgeting can seem daunting, overwhelming, and scary. People have strong reactions to the word budgeting. How often was money talked about in your family? Where are these calm, straightforward, realistic conversations? Not in my house. Many people manage their money based on their emotions and thoughts. This can be useful
October 9 2024 Grey & Bruce County — Hunger in the community is on the rise, and the strain on local food services is becoming unsustainable. OSHaRE, The Salvation Army, Owen Sound, area food banks, meal programs, and the United Way are increasingly struggling to meet the growing needs of
The Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) is a monthly income program for people with disabilities. The amount someone gets each month is based on a formula: Basic Needs Allowance + Shelter Allowance. For a single adult, the Basic Needs Allowance amount is $786/month. The Shelter Allowance is based on the
The Supportive Outreach Services (SOS) project has been awarded the Ontario Health System Quality and Innovation Award for its success in improving health outcomes for marginalized people in the region. The awards are a new event recognizing and celebrating the achievements of individuals and teams in the Ontario health system.
Debt comes in two forms, secured and unsecured. Secured debt means there is a physical thing that can be taken if the debt payments are not made. If you have a house and don’t make your mortgage payments, the house may be taken away from you. If you have a
We believe that financial literacy is a cornerstone of personal and community well-being. This year alone, our Financial Literacy Program has reached over 200 people, and since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, we’ve supported more than 1,000 people in their journey toward financial stability. These milestones underscore the importance
✨ From now until October 6th, you support local communities in Bruce & Grey when you visit your local LCBO! ✨ At the register, you’ll have the chance to donate, with 100% of your contribution staying right here in our community to support vulnerable individuals. A huge thank you to
When I meet with people to talk through their expenses, income, assets, and debts, I have some standard questions I ask. When it comes to their hydro bill, I ask if they have the Ontario Electricity Support Program credit on their hydro bill. Most people are not sure if they
Earlier this week, we shared a post from West Grey Police Service about posting photos online. The West Grey Police suggested putting non-identifying information on the sign to keep kids safe. The same principle should be used when making email addresses. Email addresses that include personal information, like your year
What a season it’s been! 🎒❤ As of Friday, 2,664 students have received fully stocked backpacks, thanks to the incredible support from our community. That’s 195 more than last year! But we’re not done yet—more families often reach out in the coming weeks, so this number can still grow. The
