Financial Friday Wednesday: What to Do If There’s a Canada Post Mail Strike With a potential Canada Post mail strike on the horizon, many Canadians are wondering (and calling our office): What happens if my bills don’t arrive in the mail? While delays or interruptions in service can be frustrating,
The Canadian Dental Care Plan is expanding eligibility! As of May 1st, the first round of eligible adults can apply! Eligible adults between the ages of 18 and 64 can apply now and at designated times in May. They can start receiving care as of June 1st. There are three
Last week, on May 8th, 2025, we turned the volume all the way up on community connection, collaboration, and creativity at the third edition of “Unmuting”—and what a powerful day it was! Hosted at the welcoming Elmwood Community Centre in the heart of Elmwood, this event brought together an incredible
Do you get these types of text messages? The Canada Revenue Agency and Service Canada will never send you a text message. These are scams. If you receive messages like these from other organizations or businesses, ask yourself some questions before clicking on them. Did I sign up for text
Sometimes the most powerful reminders of why we do what we do come from the voices of the people we serve. Today, we’re sharing a deeply moving message from one of our Financial Literacy Program clients — a reminder that patience, understanding, and community support truly make a difference. “I
April 30, 2025 — Bruce and Grey Counties, ON — The United Way of Bruce Grey is alerting residents to important changes for electricity consumers in the region. First, the annual winter disconnection ban for residential customers ends on April 30, 2025. Customers who have fallen behind on bill payments
At United Way Bruce Grey, we are thrilled to announce that our nominee, Olive Borowski, has been awarded the City of Owen Sound’s Youth Volunteer of the Year 2025! Each year, the City celebrates volunteers of all ages and backgrounds for their passion, time, and dedication to making our community
We are thrilled to announce that the Supportive Outreach Service (SOS) has been nominated for the Owen Sound & District Chamber of Commerce’s Community Service Not-for-Profit Award! This nomination highlights the tireless work, compassion, and innovative spirit that the SOS team brings to some of Grey County’s most vulnerable community
With five more days to file your 2024 income taxes, it may be difficult to find available services. If you have simple taxes and you feel confident, the Canada Revenue Agency has electronic filing options available. https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/e-services/digital-services-individuals/netfile-overview/certified-software-netfile-program.html NETFILE and ReFILE services are available from February 24, 2025, until January 30th,
ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A GREAT FULL-TIME SUMMER JOB? We are looking for an outgoing High School, College or University Student to plan and organize our annual Backpack Program. About Us: The United Way of Bruce Grey is a vital resource in our community, bringing together a diverse group of
