Author: Simon Farla
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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 bringing Grey Bruce Settlement and Language Services (GBSLS) and a Local Immigration Partnership (GBLIP) to the region in 2020. With the launch of formal services…
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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 individual’s unique background, perspective, and identity contribute to the collective strength and vibrancy of the community. In such an environment, members are encouraged to express…
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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 to address the multiple barriers to labour market entry and career advancement faced by visible minority newcomer women in Grey Bruce. The project works with…
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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 phone 519-379-5535 during business hours.
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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 inclusion and workforce attraction, integration and retention. This project is a joint venture between Grey and Bruce Counties and is anticipated to last three to…
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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 with support from the Community Foundation Grey Bruce and Power Workers Union. It developed, implemented and evaluated a rural service delivery model, which would enhance…
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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 in retention and attraction efforts by becoming a welcoming community, well prepared to integrate newcomers into our neighbourhoods and labour market. For additional information on…
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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 racism and discrimination towards Indigenous peoples in Grey Bruce. For the past 8 years, the committee has focused its attention on celebrating our diversity in…