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29 Oct October 2026 Newsletter

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United Way Simcoe Muskoka currently has two funding opportunities available focused on addressing complex community issues. Combined, these calls for proposals represent over $4 million in funding dedicated to creating stronger communities and lasting change....

29 Sep September 2026 Newsletter

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Earlier this month at a community meeting, I had the privilege of hearing Joyce Jonathan Crone of Hope Arises Project speak about truth and reconciliation. As part of her presentation, each person received a strip of orange fabric and was challenged to search the National...

26 Aug August 2026 Newsletter

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Three and a half years ago, United Way Simcoe Muskoka launched a Strategic Plan that guided our work through the spring of 2026. During this period, we focused on four key priorities:...

02 Jul July Monthly Newsletter

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Across the communities we serve, rising costs for housing, food, and essentials are putting more people at risk. Increasingly, individuals and families are turning to community supports not only in times of crisis, but to maintain stability. In response, your United Way invested in programs and...

26 May May 2026 Newsletter

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We all want to make a lasting impact through our donations. By including United Way Simcoe Muskoka in your estate plans, you can help strengthen communities across our region for generations to come. Planned gifts can take many forms: a bequest in your will, gifts of...

21 Apr April 2026 Newsletter

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This week marks National Volunteer Week, a time to recognize and celebrate the individuals who give their time, energy, and expertise to strengthen our communities. The scale of volunteerism in Canada is truly remarkable. According to Volunteer Canada, in 2023, Canadians contributed 4.1 billion hours...

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

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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,...

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