Backpack Program - United Way of Bruce Grey

Backpack Program - United Way of Bruce Grey Our United Way of Bruce Grey page has been taken down, and we're working on getting it back. Until then, we will be posting on this account.

Thank you for your support and patience! Contact: [email protected]

The United Way of Bruce Grey is running the 7th annual Back to School Backpack campaign. Funds raised will be used to purchase backpacks to be stocked with basic school supplies. This is an independent local campaign so all backpacks are delivered to kids in the Grey Bruce area. In 2015 we were able to put together an imp

ressive 2000 backpacks and each successive year that number has grown, with over 17 000 backpacks distributed

This year the United Way has recognized an anticipated need of 2100 backpacks in Bruce and Grey counties. We cannot do this alone. An overwhelming number such as that requires a lot of work and support. We will not be able to reach this goal without either of these. We need everyone's help! You can show your support through both donations and volunteering. Many Hands Make Light Work! This group will contain the information on how and when you can help out.

02/28/2026

It's CNOY Day!

04/22/2025

It's the most wonderful time of the year!

We are looking for our next amazing Backpack Program Co-ordinator

08/30/2024

UPDATED - currently all needs taken care of...4 hours to go!

Backpack delivery needs...

Anyone going from Owen Sound ANYWHERE in Bruce Grey today?

If you are able to take backpacks with you, it may involve a "porch drop" rather than a depot drop...please call the office 519-376-1560

We've a busy day with the 2024 Back to School Teddy Bear Picnic and tidying up the backpack supplies and I might not be monitoring this post closely.

Applicants:

If you are calling UWBG as you have not yet registered for the program and you want to, you may have to arrange to get to Owen Sound to pick up as we simply don't have the capacity to be driving them around today.

If you can drop by the office in Owen Sound, please do so by 3 pm today.

Same goes next week. There are backpacks available, but you need to get to US in Owen Sound.

08/26/2024

EDIT: We think we have it solved!

Helloooooo me again!

I need to get 72 backpacks to Neyaashiinigmiing (Cape Croker) this week

anyone going north?

anyone coming south and then going north?

anyone going....?

Fresh load of sweet corn from a Walkerton farm at Your Independent Grocer in Hanover Get the MOST fresh corn AND donate ...
08/25/2024

Fresh load of sweet corn from a Walkerton farm at Your Independent Grocer in Hanover

Get the MOST fresh corn AND donate to United Way of Bruce Grey

There's been a lot of community conversation about the challenges facing the City of Owen Sound specifically, and the re...
08/09/2024

There's been a lot of community conversation about the challenges facing the City of Owen Sound specifically, and the region in general. I've tried to summerize all the programs and supports that are happening to address the issues, but it gets too long.

There really is that much happening.

So here is an overview, it has data, it has the challenges and it lets the reader know what's needed to move the needle.

Feel free to share the link. I put it on the United Way of Bruce Grey's website to make it easier to share, but it is a collective story of collective action of many many partners!

https://unitedwayofbrucegrey.com/building-a-stronger-bruce-grey-addressing-crises-through-collective-action-and-sustainable-solutions/

08/01/2024

Remember to call 211 if you need school supplies for the upcoming school year! 📚✏️
The Backpack Program is here to support low-income families. 🎒

Thanks to the support from the community, this program exists ❤️👏

07/28/2024

Backpack Program Update: Sunday, July 28, 2024!

This week, the Wiarton Salvation Army stopped by to pick up their 84 backpacks.

We’re excited to share that 1,290 backpacks are spoken for, for this upcoming school year. That is more than half of our goal of 2,500 for this season!

These backpacks help local students from Bruce Grey start the school year prepared and ease the burden on families.

Your support makes a big difference. To help, please visit Backpacks4Kids.ca.

Where are you?Nope not at the booth downtown, that's for partners!I'm out at Stone Tree Golf & Fitness with LiUNA at the...
07/13/2024

Where are you?

Nope not at the booth downtown, that's for partners!

I'm out at Stone Tree Golf & Fitness with LiUNA at their 4 County United Way supporting golf event...I even have my own personal cart!

GBPH has also been notified of a concerning trend of m**h that appears to be contaminated with opioids, causing poisonin...
06/11/2024

GBPH has also been notified of a concerning trend of m**h that appears to be contaminated with opioids, causing poisonings. Additionally, pink/blue fentanyl has also been linked with several overdoses.

GBPH has been notified of one fatal and two non-fatal suspected opioid-related poisonings, all in Owen Sound, within the past 48 hours. This brings the total to 15 suspected overdoses from June 1-10th (14 non-fatal, 1 fatal).

It's been a rough few days out there. If you see a Grey County Paramedic Services say thank you, if you see Owen Sound Police Service say thank you, if you see CMHA Grey Bruce or Peer Support - CMHA Grey Bruce say thank you, if you see Safe 'N Sound, say thank you, if you see County of Grey Housing staff, say thank you if you see United Way of Bruce Grey say thank you

These folks are on the front line trying to save lives.

No one can think about starting treatment or recovery if they are dead.

Noxalone is available outside the United Way of Bruce Grey 24-7.

Lets get through this and keep people safe

05/16/2024

This May 16th is SAID Day and we are asking YOU, your workplace, and your community organization to get involved by proclaiming SAID Day on your social media. Be Prepared, -Never Drive Impaired. Somebody Loves YOU .

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