As the holidays approach, we have been speaking with people about tips for preparing financially. Holidays come with a lot of memories, emotions, traditions, and expectations. These can be helpful or can be unhelpful. Setting Priorities What are some of your favourite memories, traditions, or things you look forward to?

We have formed a list of programs and organizations offering a Christmas Hamper or a Christmas Meal in Grey Bruce for low-income families/ individuals. Please help spread the word as hamper signup deadlines are QUICKLY approaching. Christmas Hampers Thornbury: Beaver Valley Outreachhttps://centraleastontario.cioc.ca/record/CWD7097?Number=0December 1st registration deadline, application forms online (see link above),

On Tuesday, November 27th, United Way Bruce Grey’s Financial Literacy Program organized an impactful workshop for frontline staff called “Speed Dating with Debt”. The goal was to share the necessary knowledge and skills to effectively assist their participants in managing financial debt issues. The workshop saw active participation from various

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