Contact Information
Public Comments | Starting June 24th registrations for the Backpack Program for 2024 will start. Donations of backpacks and school supplies are accepted during office hours year-round. Financial donations are accepted in person or online |
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 |
Addresses and Location
Located In Community | Owen Sound |
Address | 380 9th St E Owen Sound, ON Canada N4K 1P1 View Google Map |
Intersection | 9th St E and 4th Ave E |
Mailing Address | 380 9th St E Owen Sound, ON Canada N4K 1P1 |
Physical Access | Not Accessible - No elevator. Ring bell at front door and staff will come downstairs |
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. 2024 Program Jun 24, 2024 to 8:30 am, Aug 16 2024, individuals can dial 2-1-1 on their phone to apply for the Backpack Program. 2-1-1 call centre staff will complete the intake application process. After 8:30 am, Aug 16, 2024, contact United Way directly. Large agencies should submit their requests to www.backpackorder.ca Once backpacks are available, the United Way will contact the parent and co-ordinate pick up in Owen Sound or at a depot in their community. Requests after Aug 16 may not reach a depot and the parent may need to come to Owen Sound to pick up. Families in Owen Sound will be able to pick up their backpacks at the United Way of Bruce Grey office starting August 14th during regular business hours. Starting August 5th for families outside of Owen Sound, pick-up locations and times can be found here. |
Service Details
Hours | 2-1-1 Program Intake hours: Mon-Sun 24 hours Registration dates: Jun 24, 2024 to 8:30 am, Aug 16, 2024 - For requests after this date, call United Way directly. United Way office hours: Mon-Thu 8:30 am-4:30 pm, Fri 8:30 am-3:30 pm Pickup time and dates: To be announced |
Areas Served | Bruce County ; Grey County |
Eligibility | Ages: 3 year(s) - 19 year(s)
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. After 8:30 am, Aug 16, 2024, phone United Way of Bruce Grey at 519-376-1560. |
Languages | English |
Fees | None |
Administration
Alternate Name | Back Pack Program ; Back Packs Program ; Backpacks Program ; UWBG |