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....
Our United Way, alongside United Ways across the province, call on the Ontario government to name intimate partner violence an epidemic, and adopt a comprehensive plan to address IPV & support survivors. Together, we can create lasting change. Read our call to action here ...
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...
May is “Leave a Legacy Month”. We all want to leave a positive imprint on our corner of the world. Making a donation of stocks, bonds, life insurance policy, or leaving a bequest to a charity is one way that you can leave a legacy through...
The 2024 Federal Budget is a first step in the right direction, but it is only that. A first step. There is much more work to be done. ...
Earlier this month we celebrated National Volunteer Week. It is estimated that almost 8 million people across Ontario are actively volunteering in their community. By lending support to charities like your United Way, volunteers are the backbone of the not-for-profit sector....
This month marks two years since I joined United Way Simcoe Muskoka as Chief Executive and Philanthropy Officer. I am proud of much of what we have accomplished as a team, particularly in the areas of advocacy & education, increasing awareness of United Way as...
