United Way of Bruce Grey
Service: Backpack Program - 211 I&R Procedures and Information, United Way of Bruce Grey
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CWD6442
Last Modified:
01 May 2024
Last Full Update:
30 Apr 2024
Description
| Description (Service) | For large agency requests, www.backpackorder.ca Intake procedure for annual backpack program
1. Privacy Inform inquirer of process and read Confidentiality Agreement. Personal information will only be shared with United Way of Bruce Grey "To determine whether you are eligible for the Backpack Program assistance, I will need to ask you some questions about your household and income. We request and collect information for the purpose of processing your application to the Backpack Program. All of the information collected is considered confidential and will not be discussed with anyone outside our agency and the United Way of Bruce Grey office without your permission." 2. Eligibility
3. Complete the intake form on the phone with the applicant Google Doc: 2024 United Way of Bruce Grey Backpack Program Intake Advise inquirer of program's next steps below. 4. Program Next Steps Applicant will be placed on a waiting list for their backpacks. They will get a call back from the United Way to find out where and when to pick up their backpacks. Backpacks should be in the family's hands by the Friday before Labour Day. The waiting list is on a first come first serve basis. The United Way has never come up short on finding enough supplies. Once backpacks are available, the United Way will contact the parent and co-ordinate pick-up in Owen Sound or will have the backpack dropped at the closest major community depot (such as a local Early Years Learning Centre, a church, a food bank etc). For families outside of Owen Sound, pick up details can be found here. Upon completion of the intake form, there is no need for any other action as the Google Doc is completely live and may be accessed at any time by United Way staff. Other Information Backpack Contents
We are doing intake until 8:30 am, Aug 16, 2023, but the United Way or other agencies may advertise an earlier end date to encourage clients to register earlier. Late applicants can be served, but they may to have to come to Owen Sound to pick up |
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: will be released in early August |
| Areas Served | Bruce County ; Grey County |
| Eligibility | There is no income criteria for this program. All are welcome to apply. |
| Application | Contact 2-1-1 to apply. |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | None |
Address and Location
| Located In Community | Owen Sound |
| Address & Map | 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 |
Contact Information
| Office Phone | 519-376-1560, United Way Office |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-800-794-1728, United Way Office |
| backpacks@unitedwaybg.com | |
| Website | https://unitedwayofbrucegrey.com/services-offered/backpack-program |
| Mailing Address | 380 9th St E Owen Sound, ON Canada N4K 1P1 |