We know that poverty isn’t a simple issue. It’s complex and varies from place to place. It affects different people in different ways, though it universally limits the potential of everyone who is experiencing it. One of the reasons that poverty is so complex is because...
At the start of every new year, millions of Canadians think about ways to make the coming twelve months better than the last. We plan ways that we can grow personally, professionally and in our relationships. What people often forget about is to make a...
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,...
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...
By: Deborah Burrows Poverty today doesn't look like it did a decade or two ago. The way that we have faced poverty has changed since Canada was founded and continues to evolve even today. We’ve had poverty in our area for centuries. In fact, in 1791, when...
Most residents of Simcoe Muskoka have been enjoying the sunshine and clear skies that we’ve been having this summer, and so they should. Our region is home to over 1,600 lakes, tens of thousands of acres of forest, historic downtown districts and a ton of...
When people think of poverty, they often think in terms of absolute poverty or the low-income threshold. What people don’t normally think of is just how much you need to survive month-to-month. That number is known as the Living Wage, and it varies from region to...
People are more motivated than ever to give back to their communities, and youth are no exception. In fact, members of our youngest generation, Gen Z, see community involvement and giving back as more important than older generations. It can be tough for youth and kids...
While most of us are celebrating the beautiful weather replacing the cold, wet days of winter, we can’t forget about the dangers of hot weather that could come about at any moment. It’s impossible to deny the changing climate all around us. Just last year, many...
