25 Apr Federal Budget 2024
The 2024 Federal Budget is a first step in the right direction, but it is only that. A first step. There is much more work to be done. ...
Author: Brian Shelley
13 Apr Together, we are making a difference.
This month marks two years since I joined United Way Simcoe Muskoka as Chief Executive and Philanthropy Officer. I am proud of much of what we have accomplished as a team, particularly in the areas of advocacy & education, increasing awareness of United Way as...
09 Apr Volunteer Appreciation
April 14-20 in National Volunteer Week. It is estimated that almost 8 million people across Ontario are actively volunteering in their community. By lending support to charities like your United Way, volunteers are the backbone of the not-for-profit sector. ...
22 Mar March Newsletter: Exceeding our Goal
When you give to your United Way, you are making more than a charitable donation. You are moving people from poverty to possibility. You are inspiring children and youth to be all that they can be. You are creating stronger communities across Simcoe and Muskoka....
29 Feb Your United Way in Action
Last year, our Board of Directors approved a new Strategic Plan to act as a compass for us over a three-year period. Developed with input from a wide variety of community members, this plan identified the following four strategic themes as mission critical for your United Way...
31 Jan January Newsletter
At United Way Simcoe Muskoka, January brings with it a time of reflection and hope. We look back and reflect on 2023, which saw us launch a new strategic plan, create new partnerships, and continue our work to strengthen communities across the region. As we...
22 Nov National Housing Day
United Ways are committed to bringing together local experts to address complex social issues. It was in this spirt that last month United Ways from across Ontario convened a series of community conversations to better understand one of the most critical issues of our...
09 Nov Living Wage Week 2023
“If you work full time, you should be able to make ends meet.” This statement from the Ontario Living Wage Report is as simple as it gets. Living Wage should not be a political lightening rod – it is simply stating that if we want folks...
19 Oct Professional Pledge of Reconciliation
Today I signed United Way Simcoe Muskoka’s “Professional Pledge of Reconciliation” on behalf of our charity’s staff. Through this pledge, as a team, we have collectively committed to the following: ...
31 Aug Overdose Awareness Day
All too often, when we discuss deaths due to overdose, we treat the victim as a statistic....