Community marching together to help less fortunate.
March Together 2016 – Press Release
Awards Night at the Movies
On February 28th 2016 the United Way of Bruce Grey in partnership with Galaxy Cinemas Owen Sound will once again be presenting the ONLY Canadian movie theatre simulcast of the 88th Academy Awards on the big screen. The event “Awards Night at the Movies” is a gala fundraising event for
Bruce Grey United – Fund to support newcomers
This new targeted fund is to support Bruce Grey wide welcoming initiatives for newcomers both to the community and those new to Canada. Bruce and Grey Counties are expecting a significant influx of newcomers to our community and we need to ensure the resources and community agencies are able to
Distracted Driving Poster Contest Winners
The South Bruce Peninsula Safe Communities Committee held a poster contest for high school students attending Peninsula Shores Distrcit School. The contest was sponsored by the United Way of Bruce Grey and the Community Foundation Grey Bruce. On December 10th the Committee judged the contest and these are the winners!
Making the most of holiday shopping, round up to support!
We are pleased to be a partner with ChangeIt – you can round up your purchases and that small change adds up to BIG change in our community! AIR MILES AIR MILES now enables their Collectors to support our community through their Charity Platform (powered by ChangeIt). Collectors can support their favourite causes
December 7th – August 10 Fire Fund update
For Immediate Release United Way Bruce Grey continues to explore best option for Fire Fund surplus On Wednesday, November 25th, the Board of Directors of United Way Bruce Grey met to discuss the remaining funds raised to support the victims of the August 10th arson fire. As of Friday November
Christmas Fund Broadcast
This year’s event: Christmas Fund Broadcast on Sunday What a wonderful event, raising over $18 000 for local charities! A very successful event, congratulations to all the performers, the volunteers and to Bayshore Broadcasting and the Sun Times! The United Way is fortunate to receive a pledge of $3000 from the
Summer-fall Utility Report
The United Way of Bruce Grey is releasing their numbers for the first 5 months of the new reporting year for its Utility Assistance Program. The United Way switched to reporting on a July to June format to more accurately capture the impact of a single winter. From July 1st
We are hiring!
Position: Office Administrator – 6 month full time contract position, with potential for permanent The United Way of Bruce Grey is seeking a skilled individual that is able to work independently in an intense and demanding office environment. The employee must be organized, skilled in office management, file and database
2016 Grants
Program grants The 2016 grant applications are now avaliable New applicants should keep their requests to about $5000 or less the first year. The deadline for applications is December 18th Funds will be distributed at the United Way AGM March 23rd For more information please email execdir@unitedwaybg.com
