United Way Bruce Grey events include Saugeen Shores, Kincardine, Meaford, and Grey Highlands. Owen Sound: Safe N’ Sound Hanover: Bruce Grey Mentorship

The United Way of Bruce Grey and  Community Foundation Grey Bruce are calling on the community to rally behind local charities as they face unprecedented challenges due to the ongoing Canada Post strike. The disruption in postal services has created significant delays in donations, leaving many vital community programs underfunded

This month, we have been talking about talking… talking about money. This can be very intimidating. There is a lot of stigma about money and talking about money. That means few families sit down and talk frankly about money worries and managing money. The Financial Literacy Month campaign, put on

Living Wage: The living wage is what a worker needs to earn, per hour, at 40 hours per week, in order to make ends meet where they live. How is the Living Wage calculated? The calculation looks at major expenses that workers face such as shelter costs, transportation, childcare, and

“I want to talk to my friends and family about money but don’t know how to start!” November is Financial Literacy Month and the focus this year is “Money on your Mind. Talk about it!” Last week we wrote about three questions to ask yourself: What is worrying me most

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. Most of the hamper programs also administer and take registration for toys, when applying

November is Financial Literacy Month! It is an opportunity to learn about our own finances and reflect on our goals. The goal this year is to encourage people to talk about money. For most people, talking about money isn’t something they were encouraged to do while growing up and can

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What is the Winter Disconnection Ban? Every year, during the winter months, hydro and gas utilities cannot be disconnected from homes. The Winter Disconnection Ban starts on November 15th, 2024, and ends on April 30th, 2025. Homes with suite meters can be disconnected. If you receive a Disconnection Notice, you

On our Financial Friday posts, we usually talk more directly about money. Today, I want to talk about something slightly different. Legal issues impact our finances in so many ways. Whether it is minimum wage rates, spousal and child support, scams, taxes, or discrimination, the steps forward to deal with