26 May Open Letter to Local Members of Parliament (May 29, 2023)
Your United Way is committed to advocating for a “net living income” for everyone in our community....
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21 Sep The Women Of Simcoe Say No
Your United Way is taking a stand with the “The Women of Simcoe Say No” movement in support of Bill 5 "Stopping Harassment and Abuse by Local Leaders Act”....
09 Sep Who is hit hardest by rising inflation?
According to Statistics Canada, the increased rate of consumer inflation this past June hit 8.1% year over year. This represents the largest yearly change since January 1983....
26 Jul Bill C-19: New legislation for charities
The federal government recently passed legislation that will have a positive impact on the broader not-for-profit sector. Specifically, the changes outlined in Bill C-19 will change how charities, like United Way Simcoe Muskoka, work with and fund grassroots organizations....
06 Jul Open Letter to Premier Doug Ford (July 5, 2022)
United Way leaders identify Housing Security, Income Security and Inclusive Employment, Inclusive Communities and Support for the Social Services Sector as social issues of focus. ...
22 Jun What’s ahead
As a solutions-based charity, United Ways across Canada have committed to the following areas of focus: Supporting people as they transition from poverty to possibility Creating opportunities for kids to be all that they can be Strengthening communities Hospital admissions and emergency room visits related to mental health had...
25 Apr A message from Brian Shelley, CEPO
Over 60 years ago United Way Simcoe Muskoka began working to improve lives and create lasting change in our local communities. The organization has evolved and changed but that mission remains the same. As the incoming Chief Executive and Philanthropy Officer, I am honoured to...
14 Apr We Stand With Ukraine
In the weeks since the beginning of the war in Ukraine, over 4.9 million people have fled the country and experts predict over 7 million will be forced to leave before the conflict is over. These are mainly women, children, the elderly and other vulnerable...
07 Nov 6 Reasons You Should be a Living Wage Employer
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,...
19 Mar United Way Simcoe Muskoka celebrates 60 years of #LocalLove
Sixty years ago, John Diefenbaker was Prime Minister of Canada, Fidel Castro rose to power in Cuba, and Doris Day and Frank Sinatra were big stars. That same year, United Way came to Simcoe County as Barrie United Appeal. The political and cultural leaders of 1959...