Have you heard about the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS)? The GIS is a federal monthly payment which is based on income and is available to low-income Old Age Security pensioners. It is not taxable. You may qualify if… You are a senior 65 years or older. You receive the Old
Struggling with high energy bills? You may qualify for energy saving upgrades under our United Way Energy Assistance Pilot Project / Energy Affordability Program. Our Pilot Project can help guide you to energy saving programs and supports. We can also provide you with specialized service based on your needs and
Today we’re spotlighting the Lion’s Head & District Food Bank located north of Wiarton on the beautiful Bruce Peninsula. The organization provides community support by offering hampers of perishable and non-perishable food available by appointment only. If you would like assistance or would like to find out more, call or
How do the COVID-19 benefits impact your income tax return? If you received the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB), Canada Emergency Student Benefit (CESB), Canada Recovery Benefit (CRB), Canada Recovery Sickness Benefit (CRSB), or Canada Recovery Caregiving Benefit (CRCB) payments, these are considered taxable income, and you will have to
It’s amazing what can happen when a community comes together in the common cause of caring. When you donate to the United Way of Bruce Grey Community Fund, you are making a direct difference to a neighbour in need. Your financial support will spread hope and will provide a chance
Speaking to your child about money, it’s value and basic budgeting is a great first start to a healthy relationship with money later in their life. We invite you to listen to this classic story, “Curious George Save His Pennies”, with a child in your life. This is a lovely
Thanks to a Federal “Reaching Home” grant and the incredible support of local businesses, we are happy to say that more Food Hampers will be distributed to our local homeless patrons. The hampers will be distributed to people without housing that are in motels or living on the street. In
Support Pink Shirt Day purchase a T-shirt or Hoodie Wear it with pride February 24th Proceeds support programs in the community that address bullying and support community mental health. Pick up of shirts is curbside at the United Way in Owen Sound Order Here! Costs: T-shirt $15 (adults 2Xl –
2020 has finally ended and we made it… although many of us have been hard hit financially by COVID-19 and the far-reaching impacts of it! It is still not too late to look back and plan for moving forward. I like to set ‘SMART’ goals that I can work towards
Do you have cold floors and walls in winter, drafty rooms, mould on walls or in basement or unusually high heating and cooling bills? If so, these are signs that you may need more insulation and air sealing. Heating can account for more than 60% of your energy bill and
