Description
Description (Service) | The United Way of Bruce Grey is open to in-person meetings, but strongly urges people to reach out by email or phone with in-person service available by appointment. Mask wearing is mandatory for anyone not feeling well, regardless if it is COVID-19 or another illness.
For electricity and natural gas:
As the funding for the LEAP program will now be available all year, the UWBG will no longer be required to assist the following:
For sewer and water: Will provide only up to $500. May also be able to assist with municipal sewer and water bills for low-income individuals with at least two billing periods in arrears. Grant is credited directly towards the bill for the following municipalities: |
Service Details
Public Comments | May 1 update: Starting July 2nd, cord wood applicants are once again eligible for support and should make their application as soon as possible. Name and contact information for the wood provider should be part of the 2-1-1 application. The United Way is unable to source cord wood for applicants. Cord wood providers must also be willing to take a cheque. The United Way does not pay in cash. |
Hours | Office: Mon-Thu 8:30 am-4:30 pm, Fri 8:30 am-3:30 pm |
Areas Served | Bruce County ; Grey County |
Eligibility | Ages: 18 year(s) and up
Low-income households who are at risk of disconnection or need assistance for oil, propane, cord wood and pellets and have exhausted all other sources of financial support. If LEAP funds (natural gas and electricity) are exhausted this fund MAY also support natural gas and electricity applications.
Applicants need to meet income requirements. Bill must be in the applicant's name. Approval of grant MUST be done prior to ordering of product. United Way Bruce Grey will contact for assessment. General Income guidelines:
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Application | Grey and Bruce County residents call 2-1-1 to apply or to determine funding availability and eligibility. |
Languages | English |
Fees | None |
Address and Location
Located In Community | Owen Sound |
Address & Map | |
Intersection | 9th St E and 4th Ave E |
Physical Access | Not Accessible - No elevator. Ring bell at front door and staff will come downstairs |
Contact Information
Office Phone | 2-1-1, To apply dial ; 519-376-1560 |
Toll Free Phone | 1-800-794-1728 |
Fax | 519-376-5458, Office |
assist@unitedwaybg.com | |
Website | https://unitedwayofbrucegrey.com/services-offered/utility-assistance-program |
Social Media | Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Unitedwaybrucegrey Twitter: https://twitter.com/werpossibility |
Primary Contact | Karen Baxter, Utility Assistance Co-ordinator; Phone: 519-376-1560; Email: assist@unitedwaybg.com |
Mailing Address | 380 9th St E Owen Sound, ON Canada N4K 1P1 |
Categories
Service Categories | Financial Assistance Programs ; Home Support ; Home Support Programs ; Programs for Home Support |
Service Category Groups | Disabilities ; Health Care ; Income Programs ; Older Adults |