We are hiring: Food Security Co-ordinator
Full-time contract position to December 2024 with potential for extension pending funding. Wage rate: $23 hr plus standard benefits package 37.5 hr/week The United Way of Bruce Grey is seeking a full-time Food Security Co-ordinator to improve food security throughout the region. The candidate will have strong interpersonal skills, report
2021-2022 Utility Program Numbers
The United Way of Bruce Grey’s Utility Assistance Program provides grants to low-income residents. The accounts need to be in arrears or are at risk of disconnection, or are already disconnected. Full details on the program is here. The United Way reports on a July 1st to June 30th cycle,
Backpack Program 2022
You probably remember going back to school shopping as a child or looking forward to taking your children or grandchildren shopping. You know how it feels to pick out a cool new backpack. The smell of new notebooks and crayons; the excitement of wondering what the year would be like.
Dear Premier,
The Honourable Doug FordPremier of OntarioLegislative Building Queen’s Park Toronto ON M7A 1A1 Dear Premier,Congratulations on your re-election as the Premier of Ontario. Four years ago, it would have been difficult to imagine the tremendous responsibility government would need to shoulder to lead Ontarians through a global pandemic and two
We are hiring – Fundraising Champion
FUNDRAISING CHAMPION – United Way of Bruce Grey The United Way of Bruce Grey is a front-line organization who champions for the vulnerable and the disenfranchised. We are boldly unconventional, creative, and tenacious and believe in building collaboration and connections between all members of our communities; children to seniors, multi-generational
Financial Fridays – CERB Repayments and Students
Tomorrow is Canada Day so we’re posting our #FinancialFridays segment a day early. Are you a student who got CERB and have been asked to repay all or some of it? This CBC article suggests there maybe some grace headed your way! Yes we’re linking to media stories as we
Tampon Tuesday with Bounce 92.3
On June 28th, Bounce 92.3 will be collecting feminine hygiene products at Both Shoppers Drug Marts in Owen Sound, Shopper Drug Mart in Hanover and Kristin’s Pharmacy in Southampton. The donated products will be distributed by to those in need in those communities! (Drop off bins are now set up
Financial Fridays – Debit card safety
Back on May 13th we wrote a Financial Friday’s blog about PIN safety. Keeping your banking code and all your finances secure. This week CTV News reported on a woman who lost her debit card, but never got around to telling her bank. Full story here. Highlights: College student Frances
Thank an Educator
Looking for an end of year gift for that special educator? We invite you to take part in our “Thank An Educator” program that works by sponsoring a fully stocked backpack in your educator’s name. You can participate by donating $20 to our Backpack Program in honour of a teacher,
