At the United Way of Bruce Grey, we believe that children have the right to be all that they can be and all should have the opportunity to live a life full of promise and possibility. That is why today, on #DressPurpleDay, we are all wearing purple to show our
This Tuesday, October 27th is #DressPurpleDay. This is a province-wide day that raises awareness about the important role that individuals and communities play in supporting vulnerable children, youth and families. This year, the campaign is more important than ever as the Covid-19 pandemic has created additional stressors for families across
Time is running out to apply for the Emergency Community Support Fund Round 2! The deadline is next Friday, October 30th, 2020. Is your organization providing front-line services to vulnerable populations impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic? Registered charities as well as other qualified donees may be able to apply for
Do you receive the Guaranteed Income Supplement, Allowance or Allowance for the Survivor Benefit? If so, Employment and Social Development Canada and Service Canada has an important reminder for you. During the week of October 5, 2020, Service Canada sent reminder letters and Statement of Income forms to clients in
Today, October 17th, is the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty. This year marks the 28th anniversary of the official UN declaration. On this day, the Bruce Grey Poverty Task Force is releasing it’s first IMPACT Report 2020. The IMPACT Report 2020 has been developed in partnership with the
Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) – ends when you’ve received 28 weeks of benefits or on October 3, 2020, whichever comes first. For those who applied through the Canada Revenue Agency, the last four-week period for the CERB was August 30, 2020 through Septemer 26, 2020. However, you can still
Is your organization providing front-line services to vulnerable populations impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic? Registered charities as well as other qualified donees may be able to apply for funding under the Canada Emergency Community Support Fund (ECSF). The United Way of Bruce Grey has already released funding in the amount
As temperatures begin their descent downwards, Natural Gas rates are on the rise effective October 1st, 2020. Enbridge Gas has received approval from the Ontario Energy Board for changes in the rates customers pay for natural gas. A typical residential customer will see a bill increase of about $7 to
Heat and light…both are two of the most basic human needs we need to survive and to feel content and happy. For far too many, heat and light is a struggle to achieve and maintain. When you donate to the United Way of Bruce Grey’s Utility Relief Program, you not
As Covid-19 continues to have a disproportionate impact on vulnerable populations in Canada, the Government of Canada’s $350 million Emergency Community Support Fund (ECSF) aims to help charities and non-profit organizations adapt and increase frontline services for vulnerable populations during COVID-19. In the first round of funding, the United Way
