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25 Feb February 2026 Newsletter

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Homelessness is often simplified as not having a place to live. But in Canada, it means something deeper: living without stable, safe, permanent, and appropriate housing. Last month it was announced nearly 85,000 people in Ontario are experiencing homelessness. And the face of homelessness may not...

23 Jan January 2026 Newsletter

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As we turn the calendar to a new year, I want to thank everyone who chose to give to United Way Simcoe Muskoka in 2025. Your decision to give is more than a donation. It is a statement of belief in your community. Because of your...

27 Nov November 2025 Newsletter

Posted at 10:20h in Advocacy, CEPO Blog, Community Connection, Featured, Giving Tuesday, Holiday with a Hero, News, Planned Giving 0 Comments

Across Simcoe Muskoka, many individuals and families are facing mounting financial pressures. Even so, there is real impact in what we can accomplish together....

10 Nov Living Wage 2025

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Living wage is defined as “the hourly wage a worker needs to earn to cover their basic expenses.” Living Wage is calculated by region, taking into account how much is needed to “make ends” meet day to day, week to week, month to month. In Ontario,...

29 Oct October 2025 Newsletter

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Together for Tomorrow So many across our community are struggling. A recent United Way Centraide Canada report found that 42% of Canadians could only cover expenses for less than a month if their income was lost....

30 Sep September 2025 Newsletter

Posted at 13:31h in Advocacy, CEPO Blog, Community Connection, Featured, News, Women United 0 Comments

Earlier this month, United Way Simcoe Muskoka held our Annual General Meeting a chance to reflect on the year behind us, celebrate milestones, and look ahead with purpose. I'm proud to share that the evening was a resounding success, not just in turnout, but in...

25 Jul July Newsletter

Posted at 09:35h in Advocacy, CEPO Blog, Community Connection, Connecting Communities, District Chair Dock Party, Featured, News 0 Comments

Your Legacy in Action Back in May, I shared how a legacy gift to United Way Simcoe Muskoka can carry your impact forward for generations. But if you're like me, you want to know what that really looks like. It looks like a senior, struggling to make...

26 Jun June 2025 Newsletter

Posted at 10:22h in Advocacy, CEPO Blog, Community Connection, Featured, News 0 Comments

Over the past few months, I’ve had the chance to be out in community—connecting with partner agencies, local employers, and elected officials. What I’m hearing is consistent and concerning: needs across our region are rising, becoming more complex, and the organizations working to meet them...

28 May May 2025 Newsletter

Posted at 04:13h in Advocacy, Baycats 50/50, CEPO Blog, Community Connection, District Chair Dock Party, Everest Challenge, Featured, News, Planned Giving 0 Comments

Leave a Legacy of Local Impact with United Way Simcoe Muskoka Imagine a future where your generosity continues to make a difference—long after today. A planned gift to United Way Simcoe Muskoka lets you turn that vision into reality. By including United Way in your will...

23 Apr United Way’s Call to Action: Building Strong Communities Amid Global Uncertainty

Posted at 02:06h in Advocacy, CEPO Blog, Community Connection, Featured, Helpful, News 0 Comments

What a difference a matter of months makes. The next federal election was expected to be a referendum on the Liberal Party’s previous three terms in office. For many, that changed on January 20th, 2025....