United Way of Bruce Grey

Service: Financial Literacy

Record #: GRE0152
Last Modified: 23 Sep 2024
Last Full Update: 30 Apr 2024

Description

Description (Service)

Free financial literacy program offers assistance with:

  • budgeting
  • issues related to credit and other consumer debts
  • limited credit counselling
  • does not provide bankruptcy counselling

One-on-one sessions are available by appointment via phone, Zoom or other online options. A limited number of in-person sessions are available.

Same-day appointments are NOT available for this program. Due to the number of people accessing the program, it can be 2-3 weeks before the initial appointment. This is NOT an emergency program.

Downloads of available toolkits and resources are on the United Way's website https://unitedwayofbrucegrey.com/services-offered/financial-literacy-budgeting-etc.

Service Details

Public Comments Appointments are by phone or virtual link (Zoom). Some in-person appointments are available.
Hours Office: Mon-Thu 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Areas Served Bruce County ; Grey County
Eligibility No restrictions
Application Call, text, or email for information or to make an appointment.
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 519-378-4773
Toll Free Phone 1-800-794-1728
Fax 519-376-5458
E-Mail advice@unitedwaybg.com
Website https://unitedwayofbrucegrey.com/services-offered/financial-literacy-budgeting-etc
Social Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Unitedwaybrucegrey 
X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/weRpossibility
Primary Contact Caroline Araujo Abbotts, Financial Literacy Program Co-ordinator; Phone: (cell) 519-378-4773, (bus) 519-376-1560
Mailing Address 380 9th St E 
Owen Sound, ON 
Canada N4K 1P1

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