Last month in our e-newsletter, I acknowledged that these are challenging times: the work of charities like your United Way will be under intensified pressure in the coming years to do more with potentially less. However, there is a way that donors can increase their...
These are challenging times. Looming tariffs and threats to Canada’s sovereignty bring further disruption to an economy where already too many are falling behind. Your United Way is committed to being a force for good, but we need your help to do it....
As we step into 2025, we do so with hope, determination, and a shared commitment to building a stronger, more inclusive community. Hope is what fuels our work—hope that together, we can create real change for those struggling with poverty, homelessness, and hardship. This year, there are many ways...
Every contribution—no matter the size—makes an impact. Your support helps families access emergency relief, empowers individuals to thrive, and ensures kids in our community reach their full potential. This holiday season, will you join us in creating brighter tomorrows?...
At United Way Simcoe Muskoka, we understand that lasting social change requires collaboration. We are proud to bring together partners from the private, public, and social sectors to address the most pressing needs in our community. By uniting our efforts, we can tackle complex social...
Embrace the possibility. We are facing significant challenges: many are one missed paycheque away from being unable to pay their rent, one in three households are experiencing food insecurity, and more and more people are feeling disconnected to their communities....
On September 9, our local health unit issued a press release indicating that 31% of local residents are experiencing food insecurity. This means that nearly one in three people at some point over the past year reported to not know where their next meal is...
Your United Way is committed to bringing together relevant partners to address our communities most pressing social needs....
These are challenging times. Over the past year, more and more individuals and families are slipping through the cracks, and the organizations supporting vulnerable folks are having to do more with less. In response, your United Way connected individuals and families in low-income households to...
This past weekend, I joined members of your United Way team at our community’s largest Pride Parade in Downtown Barrie....
