Bruce Power donated $16,500 to the YMCA of Owen Sound Grey Bruce in support of its Homelessness Response Program to help in this critical need to address an issue facing many people in our region and across Ontario.
One of Bruce Power’s core values is social responsibility, and it has committed to work with the YMCA in providing vital assistance to individuals and families in Bruce County who are experiencing homelessness or are facing precarious housing situations.
“At Bruce Power, we are committed to supporting the communities in which we live and work. We are proud to support the YMCA of Owen Sound Grey Bruce and its efforts to address homelessness in our region,” said John Peevers, Director of Community, Media Relations and Economic Development at Bruce Power. “We believe that by working together, we can help make a positive difference in the lives of individuals and families facing homelessness throughout Bruce County.”
From October to the end of 2024, the YMCA provided 1,255 individual nights of shelter, partnering with Bruce County to assist over 50 individuals and families in moving from homelessness to stable housing. With the severe winter conditions that have persisted through 2025, there is a strong need to ensure that no one is left out in the cold.
“We applaud the YMCA of Owen Sound Grey Bruce and are grateful for their partnership as we work to help those who require these crucial services,” said Bruce County Warden Luke Charbonneau. “We all need to work together to make sure that everyone in our communities is safe and has a roof over their heads.”
The Homelessness Response team works tirelessly to connect people with safe, secure, and affordable housing solutions, helping to break the cycle of homelessness and reminding people that housing should be viewed a human right and not merely a commodity.
“Our Homelessness Response Program often operates at full capacity, and this donation will provide critical support in several key areas,” said Matthew Shute, Director of the YMCA’s Community, Employment, and Settlement Programs for Grey-Bruce. “With this contribution, we’ll be able to offer more shelter space and support over the winter months with increased ability to ensure that our community members facing homelessness are not left without a safe place to stay during critical times.”
Homelessness is often the result of complex, interconnected issues such as a lack of affordable housing, poverty, unemployment, and personal crises like relationship breakdowns, health problems, and job loss. These challenges can be exacerbated by homelessness, making them even harder to overcome. However, the YMCA believes that homelessness is preventable and can be ended with the right support, which is why donations like the one from Bruce Power are so crucial.
If you are looking for housing support, please contact the YMCA at 519-371-9222 or housing@osgb.ymca.ca.
About YMCA of Owen Sound Grey Bruce
The YMCA of Owen Sound Grey Bruce is a charity that ignites the potential in people by creating opportunities for everyone to achieve personal growth in spirit, mind and body.
It offers opportunities for personal development in many program areas: Health, Fitness, Aquatics and Recreation, Child Care, Community and Justice Programs, Settlement Services, Housing Support and Employment Services. Learn more on its website: www.ymcaowensound.on.ca
About Bruce Power
Bruce Power is an electricity company based in Bruce County, Saugeen Ojibway Nation Territory, Ontario. We are powered by our people. Our 4,200 employees are the foundation of our accomplishments and are proud of the role they play in safely delivering clean, reliable nuclear power to families and businesses across the province and cancer-fighting medical isotopes around the world. Bruce Power has worked hard to build strong roots in Ontario and is committed to protecting the environment and supporting the communities in which we live. Formed in 2001, Bruce Power is a Canadian-owned partnership of TC Energy, OMERS, the Power Workers’ Union and The Society of United Professionals. Learn more at www.brucepower.com and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube.
