A new season is upon us, colours are emerging, and the local harvest is plentiful. These familiar milestones signal the beginning of fall and invite us to reflect on two important themes: gratitude and preparation. These cues from nature and the events, memes, and media coverage...
Truth and reconciliation is a messy business. It has to be. We can't surmount generations of systemic damage to Indigenous communities through colonialism without having complex conversations and taking the time for challenging self-reflection....
Your United Way is taking a stand with the “The Women of Simcoe Say No” movement in support of Bill 5 "Stopping Harassment and Abuse by Local Leaders Act”....
According to Statistics Canada, the increased rate of consumer inflation this past June hit 8.1% year over year. This represents the largest yearly change since January 1983....
On Wednesday August 31st, over 130 people came to learn, be inspired, and help break down the stigma around overdose. It was International Overdose Awareness Day, a day to remember, without stigma, those who have died, and acknowledge the grief of the family and friends...
On Thursday June 23rd the South Simcoe community came together to talk about the youth mental health crisis. It was an evening of powerful conversation among parents, educators, advocates, law enforcement, service providers, community partners, local businesses, and youth....
Working Together- Wiijinokiiwag, a trauma-informed and wholistic community mobilization initiative focused on creating conversations and community awareness that enhances life promotion and cultural safety education that saves lives and creates new collaborations of the future for all peoples to thrive...
The federal government recently passed legislation that will have a positive impact on the broader not-for-profit sector. Specifically, the changes outlined in Bill C-19 will change how charities, like United Way Simcoe Muskoka, work with and fund grassroots organizations....
United Way leaders identify Housing Security, Income Security and Inclusive Employment, Inclusive Communities and Support for the Social Services Sector as social issues of focus. ...
As a solutions-based charity, United Ways across Canada have committed to the following areas of focus: Supporting people as they transition from poverty to possibility Creating opportunities for kids to be all that they can be Strengthening communities Hospital admissions and emergency room visits related to mental health had...
