Our finances are closely linked to our health, including our mental health. When we are confident about our financial situation and have enough to cover our basic needs with extra at the end of the month, we may be able to feel secure and plan for the future. The opposite
Holiday gift shopping should be a fun experience, but for many, especially for those who are tight on funds, the whole experience can become extremely stressful. With this in mind, we have put together a list of ideas that can help you stay within your financial limits, minimize the stress
Thank you to all of our amazing donors who supported Saugeen First Nation during their Covid outbreak in the summer. The funds raised were used to provide food bank supplies and food, sanitation supplies, children’s programming and resources, clothing and more. Thank you for responding to their needs and for
Looking for an end of year gift for that special educator? We are proud to announce our Teacher Thank You Campaign. You can participate by donating $20 to sponsor each fully stocked backpack in honour of your special educator. To make a secure online donation, simply visit Canada Helps at
Some workers may have lost their jobs due to not being vaccinated. If you are in this situation, you may not be eligible for Employment Insurance. These resource can provide some information for you. If you are not eligible for EI, you can apply for Ontario Works, a monthly income
Today is #GivingTuesday and we have teamed up with Community Foundation Grey Bruce to mark the day with deep gratitude – gratitude for all of you, our donors, supporters, volunteers and all of the community organizations who work so hard to serve the vulnerable in Bruce and Grey Counties. We
As Christmas approaches, the flyers and advertisements and social media posts are everywhere! The pressure to spend is real… and the pressure is intense. This year, try using wish lists instead of putting things right into your cart… both while real-life shopping and shopping online. In real life, keep a
Financial Literacy Co-ordinator Full time maternity coverage contract position: February 14 2022 to April 14 2023, Wage rate: $25 hr, 37.5 hr/week The United Way of Bruce Grey is seeking a maternity leave coverage for the Financial Literacy Program. The Financial Literacy program assists Bruce Grey residents navigate various income supports,
Light and heat…they are two of the most basic human needs we need to survive and to feel content and happy. For far too many however, having electricity and heat is a struggle to achieve and maintain. When you donate to the United Way of Bruce Grey’s Utility Assistance Program,
So proud to be a Pillar Award finalist in the category of “Community Innovation” for the development of our Food Bruce Grey App that we developed alongside local tech company NPX with the support of Bruce Power and the Community Foundation Grey Bruce. This app looks at trends for food
