Together for Tomorrow So many across our community are struggling. A recent United Way Centraide Canada report found that 42% of Canadians could only cover expenses for less than a month if their income was lost....
Earlier this month, United Way Simcoe Muskoka held our Annual General Meeting a chance to reflect on the year behind us, celebrate milestones, and look ahead with purpose. I'm proud to share that the evening was a resounding success, not just in turnout, but in...
Your Legacy in Action Back in May, I shared how a legacy gift to United Way Simcoe Muskoka can carry your impact forward for generations. But if you're like me, you want to know what that really looks like. It looks like a senior, struggling to make...
Over the past few months, Iā€™ve had the chance to be out in communityā€”connecting with partner agencies, local employers, and elected officials. What Iā€™m hearing is consistent and concerning: needs across our region are rising, becoming more complex, and the organizations working to meet them...
Leave a Legacy of Local Impact with United Way Simcoe Muskoka Imagine a future where your generosity continues to make a differenceā€”long after today. A planned gift to United Way Simcoe Muskoka lets you turn that vision into reality. By including United Way in your will...
What a difference a matter of months makes. The next federal election was expected to be a referendum on the Liberal Partyā€™s previous three terms in office. For many, that changed on January 20th, 2025....
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...
As we step into 2025, we do so withĀ hope, determination, and a shared commitment to building a stronger, more inclusive community. Hope is what fuels our workā€”hope that together, we can createĀ real changeĀ for those struggling with poverty, homelessness, and hardship. This year, there are many ways...
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....
