The numbers are in! Thanks to you and our incredible community partners, over 7200 meals have been provided to homeless individuals, couples and families sheltering in hotels during the Covid-19 pandemic. In 2020, the highest number of meals stood at 912 during the month of June. In January, 2021 however,
Have you heard about the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS)? The GIS is a federal monthly payment which is based on income and is available to low-income Old Age Security pensioners. It is not taxable. You may qualify if… You are a senior 65 years or older. You receive the Old
How do the COVID-19 benefits impact your income tax return? If you received the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB), Canada Emergency Student Benefit (CESB), Canada Recovery Benefit (CRB), Canada Recovery Sickness Benefit (CRSB), or Canada Recovery Caregiving Benefit (CRCB) payments, these are considered taxable income, and you will have to
It’s amazing what can happen when a community comes together in the common cause of caring. When you donate to the United Way of Bruce Grey Community Fund, you are making a direct difference to a neighbour in need. Your financial support will spread hope and will provide a chance
Support Pink Shirt Day purchase a T-shirt or Hoodie Wear it with pride February 24th Proceeds support programs in the community that address bullying and support community mental health. Pick up of shirts is curbside at the United Way in Owen Sound Order Here! Costs: T-shirt $15 (adults 2Xl –
2020 has finally ended and we made it… although many of us have been hard hit financially by COVID-19 and the far-reaching impacts of it! It is still not too late to look back and plan for moving forward. I like to set ‘SMART’ goals that I can work towards
During the Province of Ontario Stay-At-Home Order and State of Emergency, we will – Be in the office to receive phone calls, emails and drop-offs. Our office is closed to the public but you may contact us at 519-376-1560 or by email at manager@unitedwaybg.com Be receiving inquiries regarding our Utility
The numbers are in! Thanks to you and our incredible community partners, 6003 meals have been provided to homeless individuals, couples and families sheltering in hotels during the pandemic in 2020. When Covid-19 arrived in our region, local agencies quickly identified the effect that the pandemic was having on our
2020 is about to be behind us (whew!) but what is most clear is that this is one year that will be prominent in our minds for many years to come. Covid-19 has not been kind to our most vulnerable. Low income families and individuals, isolated seniors, the homeless and
Happy holidays! This will be a different Christmas for us all but we hope the season brings you joy and happiness. If you need assistance and referrals to local community and social programs, please call 211. 211 is free, available 24/7 and is completely confidential. For year end donations, our
