United Way of Bruce Grey and the Grey Bruce Poverty Task Force wants to put a spotlight on poverty in our community. Basic needs are increasingly out of reach for people living on low-income, and people with insufficient income face impossible choices every single day. For people living with disabilities,
Agency requested backpacks from the program have risen 16% from 2017, going from 1326 to 1534. “I am concerned if we see an increase of 16% in requests from the individuals in our community, the overall demand for the program could exceed 2,400 backpacks, 400 more than we anticipated” explains
The smell is unmistakable, the scent of fresh crayons. You pop open that box of colour and you are taken instantly back, to childhood, to a classroom, to the feel of fresh paper under your hands, and that never changing map of Canada. You play favourites with the provinces, using
For Immediate Release Board Survey Report 2018 The United Way of Bruce Grey in partnership with the Community Foundation Bruce Grey embarked on a study on the status of boards of directors within Bruce and Grey Counties, specific to concerns to the age of board members. “I was having
The United Way’s 14 year old phone system needs replacing. We receive hundreds if not thousands of calls every year and we direct people to the right service at the right time. Having a phone system simply is not an option. We are running a GoPhoneMe fundraising request to help
The United Way is excited to announce that Sarah Raynsford has been hired as the 2018 Backpack Program Co-ordinator. A recent graduate of St Mary’s High School Sarah is also a provincial champion figure skater. Packing and distributing such a large number of backpacks requires an extensive amount of
The United Way is seeking to add an additional fundraiser to its fundraising team! Job Description – Donor Experience Specialist 2018 JOB DESCRIPTION Donor Experience Specialist Work Location: 380 9th Street East Owen Sound ON N4K 1P1 Primary function The Donor Experience Specialist is instrumental in inspiring
Challenger’s Cup raises over $64,000 for United Way Bruce Power employees, supplier partners and community members took to the soccer pitch on the weekend to compete for the second annual Challenger’s Cup, while raising over $64,000 for the United Way of Bruce Grey. The Challenger’s Cup was held June 16
The United Way of Bruce Grey is thrilled to welcome Executive Director Francesca Dobbyn back to the United Way and extends its gratitude to Daniel Moore for helming the organization during Francesca’s absence. The United Way of Bruce Grey is in a strong position to continue its leadership in the
“Something Very Special for Everyone” at 11th Annual Seniors’ Fair Wednesday, June 6th, Bayshore Community Centre, Owen Sound June is Seniors’ month in Ontario. It has been designated to give special recognition to seniors for the immense contribution they make to the life and vibrancy of our society. To celebrate
