The holidays are just around the corner and if you are looking for a meaningful way to give back to your community, we invite you to consider sending a greeting card to a resident living in long term care. Sending a greeting card with a short note to someone who
We’re asking for the community’s help with giving socks again this year in various ways. We’re in 6 parades this year collecting socks: Saturday November 18th: Owen Sound Friday November 24th: Markdale Saturday November 25th: Port Elgin Friday December 1st: Southampton Saturday December 2nd: Kincardine Saturday December 2nd: Meaford We’re
Today is World Children’s Day. Did you know that 1 of the 3 priorities for United Way Bruce Grey is “All that Kids Can Be“? All that Kids Can Be targets early years, children & families, and youth. The goal is to ensure children and youth are valued and supported
Thank you Credit Canada for this really helpful information! They write; “Canada is a credit-based society. This means building your credit foundation is a critical first step in building your financial life here. With a solid credit score, it’s easier to add a job, a car, a home, and more
Here are 5 important things that residential customers should know about the ban: For more information on assistance programs for low-income families, please visit:https://www.oeb.ca/rates-and-your-bill/help-low-income-consumers For more information about the United Way of Bruce Grey Utility Assistance program, please visit:https://unitedwayofbrucegrey.com/services-offered/utility-assistance-program/ For all other utility-related assistance programs, please call 211 to learn
On November 8th, Francesca was interviewed on CBC Ontario Morning about Bruce Grey’s new living wage being the second highest in Ontario. Listen here: https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-112-ontario-morning-from-cbc-radio/clip/16021725-bruce-grey-second-expensive-area-province
There is no single solution to the affordable housing crisis. But there are 7 high-impact ways governments and the nonprofit sector can work together to advance housing stability for all in Ontario. Addressing the affordable housing crisis means pushing from all sides and leveraging all of the tools we have
Tomorrow is Remembrance Day. Remembrance Day gives us a chance to pause and think of our Veterans. We want to share information about the Ontario Soldier’s Aid Commission and this financial assistance for Veterans and their eligible family members in financial need. The Ontario Soldiers’ Aid Commission can provide up
This Saturday is Remembrance Day. We are sincerely grateful for our Veteran’s service and sacrifice for our country. We will honour them this Remembrance Day and every day. We have put together a list of locations in Bruce and Grey counties that are having ceremonies for Remembrance Day. Please visit
Managing Your Money in a Changing World November is Financial Literacy Month in Canada. The theme this year is “Managing Your Money in a Changing World”. How we use money is increasingly complex and constantly changing. It is important to check in on your financial health, particularly managing and paying
