By: Dale Biddell, United Way Simcoe Muskoka CEO Women care about other girls and women. Starting the Women’s Leadership Council at United Way Simcoe Muskoka made it clear: women don’t look away from the issues that make us uncomfortable – our inner voices tell us to...
When people think of poverty, they often think in terms of absolute poverty or the low-income threshold. What people don’t normally think of is just how much you need to survive month-to-month. That number is known as the Living Wage, and it varies from region to...
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...
While most of us are celebrating the beautiful weather replacing the cold, wet days of winter, we can’t forget about the dangers of hot weather that could come about at any moment. It’s impossible to deny the changing climate all around us. Just last year, many...
By: John Arruda It’s expensive to live in poverty. Think about that sentence for a moment. It doesn’t seem logical, but when you start putting yourself in the shoes of someone who’s struggling with money, it soon becomes very clear and very true. Consider housing. If you can’t...
“You can be an out-LGBTQ person in Barrie and still be a successful businessperson.” That’s the idea behind Professionals in Practice, a networking and support system for LGBTQ professionals in Barrie and the surrounding area. Started by Morgan Sheridan, who was born and raised in Barrie,...
