On March 22, our Youth United Council volunteers got together for training and orientation. We kicked things off by playing an icebreaker activity and getting to know one another. Our Georgian College Social Service Worker placement student, Alexandra, led the icebreaker activity by having everyone grab...
We know that donating to your community and spreading #LocalLove is important to you, but did you know that you aren't just changing lives in your community? If you’re making a difference with a donation to United Way Simcoe Muskoka, then your donation is eligible...
It’s tough not to smile when speaking with Mary MacLean. Her smile is contagious, her attitude is vibrant and her care is genuine. One of the first residents of the Waterford Barrie, Mary knows that giving back to her community is extremely important. “I wish everyone...
If you were around, you might remember that 1959 was a year of some incredible things. You might remember the Montreal Canadiens and the Toronto Maple Leafs facing off in the Stanley Cup finals; York University was founded; and future Canadian rock star Bryan Adams...
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...
When we talk about poverty, it isn't a simple conversation about a single issue. It goes beyond income. It's about inadequate education, health, financial, physical and social resources needed to sustain positive well-being. In Simcoe Muskoka, United Way thinks local poverty is unignorable. UWSM's Community Impact...
