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WCGB Launches Ontario Trillium Foundations – Funded “Everyone Belongs in Grey Bruce” Pilot, Inviting Community to Co-Create Belonging
Welcoming Communities Grey Bruce (WCGB) is launching Everyone Belongs in Grey-Bruce, a new regional pilot program designed to reduce social isolation and strengthen belonging for everyone who calls Grey and Bruce counties their home — long-term residents and newcomers alike.…
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2024 Strategic Plan
Welcoming Communities Grey-Bruce (WCGB) is a not-for-profit organization committed to building a welcoming and inclusive community for all residents in the region. WCGB incorporated in 2019 and was instrumental in…
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Belonging Matters Conversations
There are people in every community who are already contributing to positive social change.
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What does it mean to belong?
Belonging to a community that supports diversity is an enriching and transformative experience. It means being part of a group where differences are not just tolerated but celebrated, where every…
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Bringing Ukrainian Newcomers to Grey Bruce
You are invited to a webinar on Tues. June 14, 2022 7:00pm – 9:00 pm Bringing Ukrainian Newcomers to Grey Bruce will focus on sharing tools and information to welcome…
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Preparing to Support Refugees from Ukraine and Afghanistan
Canada has made commitments to support refugees and displaced people fleeing war in Ukraine and Afghanistan. Grey Bruce residents and communities responded with generosity and successful action to welcome refugees from…
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Safe Place Workshop: Preparing for Refugees from Ukraine and Afghanistan
You are invited to a Virtual Workshop on Wednesday March 30th 7:00 – 9:00pm A Safe Place Preparing to Support Refugees from Ukraine and Afghanistan Canada has made commitments to…
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New Tools and Resources from the Rural Pathways for Newcomer Women Project!
The Rural Pathways for Newcomer Women in Grey Bruce project ended on March 31st 2021. The project was extremely successful, despite the challenges of the Covid 19 pandemic! Diverse newcomers,…
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Grey Bruce One World Festival – May
The Grey Bruce One World Festival is celebrating diversity throughout the month of May. Check their Facebook page for more information: www.facebook.com/greybruceoneworldfestival/
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Rural Pathways for Newcomer Women in Grey Bruce
August 2019 – December 2020 Welcoming Communities Grey Bruce and United Way of Bruce Grey have received funding from IRCC (Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada) for this 17-month pilot initiative…
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Y Settlement and Languages Services
Y Settlement and Languages Services provides a range of settlement and language services. For more information check their website or contact the Settlement and Language Services Coordinator email: settlement@osgb.ymca or…
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Grey Bruce Local Immigration Partnership Project
The Grey Bruce Local Immigration Partnership will begin in June 2020. The project includes the development and implementation of a Settlement strategy and Immigration Partnership Council with a focus on…
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Making Grey Bruce Home
February 2018 – March 2019 This pilot project was a partnership between United Way of Bruce Grey and Welcoming Communities Grey Bruce, and was funded by the Government of Ontario…
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New to Grey hosted by Grey County
This 15-month initiative conducted by Grey County in 2017 and 2018 was funded by the Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration. This initiative focused on building capacity and partnerships to aid…
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Grey Bruce Inclusive Communities
The Inclusive Communities Committee is a group of individuals and organizations that work together to celebrate diversity in our Grey Bruce community. The committee was founded in 2006 to address…