Our 2020 Backpack Program is back and in full swing! We are organizing our supplies and we are ready to start packing! We are pleased to announce that Sarah Raynsford has returned as our Backpack Program Coordinator. That makes 3 years in a row and we are thrilled to have
We are happy to announce that 60 local individuals who were previously homeless have now been housed in apartments. The majority of these individuals do not own anything, not even the bare essentials to outfit their fresh start. We want them to be successful in their new residence and we
Today is #GivingTuesdayNow. This is a global day of giving and unity during an unprecedented need caused by the #Covid19 pandemic. It’s also a day to give back to your community in a way that is meaningful to you. We believe that everyone has the power to make a difference.
Tomorrow is #GivingTuesdayNow. This is a global day of giving and unity during an unprecedented need caused by the #Covid19 pandemic. We invite you to join in the movement on May 5th and donate what you can to ensure that our front line programs and supports can continue to support
We are in the process of preparing some hampers full of essential items for vulnerable seniors in our local communities and we could use your help! We are in need of a variety of items that will be included in the hampers. Suggestions for support items in the hampers include;
When the Covid-19 pandemic hit, our donors were there for those who are most vulnerable in our community. Thank you so much for that. As the pandemic forced people into self isolation and many free meal programs were closed to the public, organizations stepped up and adjusted how they were
Needing assistance with filing your 2019 income tax? The Federal Government has extended the deadline for personal income tax filing to June 1, 2020. Due to the restrictions of the Covid-19 pandemic, many agencies that administer the “Community Volunteer Income Tax Program” (free tax filing services to low income
This photo fills our hearts with so much gratitude for so many wonderful reasons. As many of you know, last week we launched our Cookie Kindness Campaign in which donors could sponsor a box of Girl Guide Cookies from the Owen Sound Girl Guides for a local long term
The United Way of Bruce Grey and the Welcoming Communities Grey Bruce Committee are thrilled to announce an investment of $246,576.00 from Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada in funding the Rural Pathways for Newcomer Women in Grey Bruce Project. May Ip and Olga Gura have been hired as Pathways Development
LCBO has been supporting the United Way by hosting point-of-sale campaigns province wide for several years. This year, the campaign “Buy Local Give Local” was launched on July 25th and will run until August 12th. During this time, LCBO cashiers will be asking customers if they would like to donate
