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.
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;
Thank a care home looking after our most vulnerable seniors by sponsoring a box of Girl Guide cookies! Our healthcare workers at long term care facilities are such heroes. The kindness and the caring they show to our loved ones and the most vulnerable is amazing always but during a
The sights and sounds of the 80’s are coming to the Owen Sound Galaxy Cinemas for our Starlight Film Festival for youth aged 14 to 18 years. The event will take place, Friday, April 26 from midnight to 7:30 am. Tickets are $20 and that includes an all-night movie marathon
Below are highlights from our presentation to Council. The full report is linked below and opens as a PDF. Background The United Way of Bruce Grey has an extensive Utility Assistance Program. The Program provides grants of up to $500 per utility once per 12 months. In 2016 the Program
Firefighters faced the fight of their lives “It was a true team effort by all involved — and I’m saying police, EMS, fire. It was well beyond our means,” Potter said. “And if we didn’t have the mutual aid system and capable departments, like the Inter Township Fire Department and
What you need to know: Area media stories Bayshore Broadcasting The Dock The Sun Times Follow us on Twitter How can you help? At this time, we don’t know all the needs of the families involved. If you have ‘stuff’ to donate, please call 211 and let them know. They
