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...
Seasons Greetings! As we enter the holiday season, when we focus on giving and the joy of family and friends, I feel especially proud of the great work of United Way Simcoe Muskoka - helping people have better lives, every day. I know I share...
On Saturday, November 30, United Way Simcoe Muskoka held our inaugural Holiday with a Hero event in Barrie. The event, which spanned the morning of the 30th, was a great example of a community coming together to provide an incredible holiday experience for some of...
If you look at our Honour Roll of individual and corporate leaders, you might notice something strange: United Way Simcoe Muskoka is on there! That’s because UWSM doesn’t just fundraise out in the community; we see the impact that our work has in Simcoe Muskoka...
Every year, the individuals from across the globe come together for Giving Tuesday, a day of philanthropy that helps restore hope and possibility to the lives of people everywhere. In 2018, millions of Canadians came together to raise more than $15 million for more than...
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,...
Life sometimes provides those unique moments that give us a window into the harsh realities of life for so many in our community. But within these unique moments, life can also provide joy and an opportunity to live through the eyes of a child, providing...
United Way Simcoe Muskoka is excited to announce that we are bringing the first annual Holiday with a Hero to Barrie. In partnership with CFB Borden and Simcoe Muskoka Family Connexions, we are making this holiday season an amazing one for local children and their...
The County of Simcoe has a history of being one of United Way Simcoe Muskoka’s strongest partners in driving positive change. Not only are we fortunate enough to work next door to County staff, but the support that we get every year from the County...
