We are grateful to so many organizations continue to deliver essential services. On this page we have pulled together some community resources for easy reference. 

Marginalized and disadvantaged people in Grey Bruce are at higher risk of COVID19: Indigenous people, people who are homeless, people on social assistance, people in jail, people who are living with disabilities or compromised immune systems and the elderly. 

Marginalized people become even more vulnerable during emergencies.

The populations most at risk are those that
• depend heavily on the informal economy
• occupy areas prone to shocks
• have inadequate access to social services or political influence
• have no sick leave benefits/limited capacities and opportunities to cope and adapt
• limited or no access to technologies

By understanding these issues, we can support the capacity of vulnerable populations in emergencies. We have listed a few tools and resources to assist organizations:

Inclusive Community Engagement: in a time of physical distancing, May 2020 

Grey Bruce Health Equity Tool – with updated tools & resources, June 2022

COVID 19 – How to Include Marginalized & Vulnerable People in Risk Communication and Community Engagement

COVID 19 – M’Wikwedong Indigenous Friendship Centre Supports

COVID 19 Resources and Supports for Newcomers and  Immigrants

Covid-19 Resources for Employers Who Employ Newcomers in Bruce and Grey Counties 

Grey County Community and Business Resiliency Map

Health Link – Interview with Poverty Task Force on the pandemic response- June 2022, Rogers TV.

Politically Speaking – Interview with Poverty Task Force and the United Way on the pandemic response – October 2020, Rogers TV.

Special Edition COVID19 Information – Interview with Poverty Task Force on the pandemic response – May 2020, Rogers TV