Volunteering: Who Benefits the Most
By: Deborah Burrows Remember the phrase “you get more than you give”? It fits perfectly when describing the benefits of volunteering. I’ve volunteered since...
20 April, 2021
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News, events and spotlights on our community
Connecting Communities: Barrie Families Unite
By: Deborah Burrows In addition to the issues UWSM and our partners address throughout Simcoe Muskoka, we like to highlight some great organizations working...
03 December, 2020
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Social Isolation – A Facet of Poverty
Social isolation is a devastating yet sometimes invisible facet of poverty. Now, during the uncertain times of the COVID-19 pandemic, the effects that...
28 April, 2020
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The Agencies Spreading Hope
United Way Simcoe Muskoka’s Urgent Needs Fund, like all our programs, serves a large geographical area. Our communities include everything from the Town...
23 March, 2020
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The Impact of the Urgent Needs Fund
The Urgent Needs Fund has been assisting residents of Simcoe Muskoka living in low-income households and has been filling the needs-services gap that...
05 March, 2020
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What is the Urgent Needs Fund?
Launched in October of 2019, United Way Simcoe Muskoka’s new Urgent Needs Fund has been assisting residents across Simcoe Muskoka with modest, one-time...
02 March, 2020
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