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...
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...
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,...
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...
By: Mary Ferguson If you get a chance to meet Melissa Hurst, do it. You will never forget it. Melissa is the mother of Luke, who died of an opioid overdose on Mother’s Day in 2017. He was 19. Since his death, she has taken her message of...
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...
Summer is in full swing in Simcoe Muskoka and there’s no shortage of things for you to do while the weather is nice. We’re lucky to live in one of the most beautiful regions in the world, so it would be a shame for you...
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...
