United Way of Bruce Grey
Service: Backpack Program
Description
Description (Service) | Provides school supplies to school-age children who live at or below the poverty line. Supports families who cannot afford new school supplies. |
Service Details
Public Comments | Starting June 24th registrations for the Backpack Program for 2024 will start. |
Hours | 2-1-1 Program Intake hours: Mon-Sun 24 hours |
Areas Served | Bruce County ; Grey County |
Eligibility | Must be in elementary or high school.
3 year(s) - 19 year(s) |
Application | Jun 24, 2024 to 8:30 am, Aug 16, 2024 - dial 2-1-1. Callers will be asked to provide their name, telephone number and the ages of the children in their family. |
Languages | English |
Fees | None |
Address and Location
Located In Community | Owen Sound |
Address & Map | 380 9th St E Owen Sound, ON Canada N4K 1P1 |
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, Registration - Jun 24, 2024 to 8:30 am, Aug 16, 2024 ; United Way Office: 519-376-1560, At other times of year |
Toll Free Phone | 1-800-794-1728, United Way Office |
Fax | 519-376-5458 |
backpacks@unitedwaybg.com | |
Website | https://unitedwayofbrucegrey.com/services-offered/backpack-program |
Social Media | Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/uwbackpacks Twitter: https://twitter.com/werpossibility |
Primary Contact | Francesca Dobbyn, Executive Director; Email: execdir@unitedwaybg.com |
Mailing Address | 380 9th St E Owen Sound, ON Canada N4K 1P1 |