Sometimes change begins with a phone call. In March 2025, a woman reached out to United Way Bruce Grey (211 referred her to us), looking for help with her utility bills. She’d hoped to qualify for the Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP), but her household income was just over

Sometimes stress in your body isn’t just about what’s happening today. It can be about hidden hurt.Hurt that got pushed down because nobody saw it.Hurt that was brushed aside because someone told you, “You should be over this by now.”Hurt you told yourself didn’t matter, even when it did. If

Hey everyone, I wanted to pop in with a quick update on how things are going with the Backpack Program. It’s been a busy few weeks, and I’m so grateful for the incredible support from our community. You’re helping make a real difference for local kids and families, and it

Hey friends, Let’s talk about something that doesn’t get enough airtime: protecting your peace on social media. Yup, you can actually hide trigger words from your feeds, and no, this isn’t overreacting or being dramatic. It’s about self-care. Why Hide Trigger Words? Maybe you’re dealing with grief, anxiety, burnout, or

With costs going up and my kids home with me more during the summer, I’m already feeling overwhelmed… especially when I’m out shopping. I find myself laser-focused on “needs” versus “wants” as I make my way through the aisles. But let’s be honest: the “wants” taste so much better than

Hi everyone, Lauryn here with an update on the Backpack Program—where we’re at, what’s been done, and the impact you’re helping make happen. We’re just 30 days away from the first day of the 2025–2026 school year, and things are moving fast. So far, 1,209 backpacks have been packed. That

I had so much fun recently with the kids at the Grey Roots KidsCamp! I got to talk to a group of 20 kids, ages 5 to 10, about money, needs, and wants. They had fantastic ideas and asked some really thoughtful questions. One of the best parts was an

One recent donor shared this moment from their time working in the School Health Support System: “The Backpack Program has a face for me. A tiny Junior Kindergarten girl, not yet four years old. I saw her during a school visit—our second meeting that fall. She came bouncing into the

Hi everyone, I wanted to share a quick update on how things are going with the Backpack Program, and wow, it’s been a big week! So far, we’ve packed 1,113 backpacks for kids in Bruce Grey. That includes 836 that have already gone out, and another 277 that are packed

Starting Today (July 26th), Staples in Owen Sound is making it super easy to support students in Bruce Grey — right at the cash register. Here’s the scoop: When you check out at Staples, you’ll be asked if you want to make a donation. That donation goes directly to the