Seasons Greetings! As we enter the holiday season, when we focus on giving and the joy of family and friends, I feel especially proud of the great work of United Way Simcoe Muskoka - helping people have better lives, every day. I know I share...
If you look at our Honour Roll of individual and corporate leaders, you might notice something strange: United Way Simcoe Muskoka is on there! That’s because UWSM doesn’t just fundraise out in the community; we see the impact that our work has in Simcoe Muskoka...
Every year, the individuals from across the globe come together for Giving Tuesday, a day of philanthropy that helps restore hope and possibility to the lives of people everywhere. In 2018, millions of Canadians came together to raise more than $15 million for more than...
As of November 1, 2019, United Way Simcoe Muskoka was one of the first employers in Simcoe County to be certified as a Living Wage Employer. As a champion supporter, this means that all current UWSM employees and any future hires, whether permanent or contract,...
United Way Simcoe Muskoka is excited to announce that we are bringing the first annual Holiday with a Hero to Barrie. In partnership with CFB Borden and Simcoe Muskoka Family Connexions, we are making this holiday season an amazing one for local children and their...
The County of Simcoe has a history of being one of United Way Simcoe Muskoka’s strongest partners in driving positive change. Not only are we fortunate enough to work next door to County staff, but the support that we get every year from the County...
By: Mary Ferguson If you get a chance to meet Melissa Hurst, do it. You will never forget it. Melissa is the mother of Luke, who died of an opioid overdose on Mother’s Day in 2017. He was 19. Since his death, she has taken her message of...
Poverty isn’t easy to escape. The many issues that arise from poverty help to feed the cycle that keeps people trapped. Worse, this cycle often traps the children of those living in poverty, which means that many are stuck from a young age. One of the...
By: Mary Ferguson The end of summer is upon us as parents and students prepare to return to the classroom, which for many families can put additional pressure on their budget. Recent studies by Deloitte Consulting found that the cost of back to school shopping is $519...
Tiana is a Barrie communications professional, specializing in event planning and social media strategies. She is passionate about the ability of effective communications to elevate philanthropy, enhance donor stewardship, drive strategy and improve leadership. Since graduating from Wilfrid Laurier University in 2018, Tiana has worked...
