Thank you to everyone who has used the Financial Literacy Program in 2023! I really appreciate it. Talking about money and finances is very difficult and can be intimidating and scary. Our goal is to be non-judgemental, straightforward, and give clear, realistic information. This will continue to be the core
Wow, Christmas is upon us… and I am not done my shopping yet. But the budget for gifts is close to finished. With money and time being tight, I am thinking of giving gift cards. Sometimes I am harsh with myself. I think I should find the perfect gift to
The United Way of Bruce Grey is issuing an urgent appeal for support in the last weeks of 2023. “While we’ve had wonderful support throughout the year from our donors, the average online donation has dropped from $126 to $106” explains Francesca Dobbyn United Way Executive Director. The most significant
Here are some fun ways to keep busy during the winter break. Click the links for your community. Georgian Bluffs (Shallowlake) Public Skating: https://calendar.georgianbluffs.ca/Default/Detail/2022-12-30-1200-FREE-Holiday-Skating-at-the-Shallow-Lake-Arena Grey Highlands Public Skating: https://calendar.greyhighlands.ca/Default/Month Hanover https://issuu.com/townofhanover/docs/holiday_happening_2023-2024 Kincardine https://www.kincardine.ca/en/living-here/holiday-season-2023.aspx Lion’s Head https://calendars.northbrucepeninsula.ca/?fbclid=IwAR3_CCmPKbIbKXCRJFgxsD1-xHWvy9yQNdeJ2gPdNDEs4fUFbGvmULEnBwQ Owen Sound Free Holiday Skating at the Julie McArthur Regional Recreation Centre Wednesday, December 27
Seniors should have access to realistic and relevant help in making financial decisions… and now they do. The Canadian Foundation for Economic Education has just released a new online tool for seniors. It is called Money and You: Seniors Edition. It includes the following topics: If you or a family
This past Saturday, Stuff the Ambulance happened at Walmart in Owen Sound and it exceeded all expectations! We are ecstatic to share the incredible results with you: 🍽 We collected a whopping 513 lbs of food for the Owen Sound Salvation Army, which will make a tremendous impact at our
On December 7th, I did an interview with CBC Ontario Morning, the hosts were bantering about how they make choices for their entertainment budget. One lives a frugal low-cost life so they can attend big-ticket concerts. Another chooses to have her friends come to her home, and I assume their
Help us STUFF THE AMBULANCE this Saturday from 8am to 7pm at the Owen Sound Walmart! The SOS team is organizing this event to collect essential food and supplies for the homeless community members in Owen Sound. We have compiled a list of items available at Walmart that can greatly
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),
