COVID-19 has had a significant and lasting effect on our lives. Everyone has been impacted, but not all in the same way.

Our most vulnerable and isolated citizens, those who were already struggling before the pandemic struck, have been hardest hit by the global crisis – facing unforeseen job losses, food insecurity and increasing mental health issues. Many others have found themselves newly vulnerable too.

Thanks to the generosity of donors in our communities, United Way has been able to respond to the crisis and ensure that our most vulnerable neighbours can get the help they need. There's still a lot of work to be done, but I'm excited to be a part of the solution.

Fun fact: I have spent the last year and a half on my couch, and 4,200 steps is a lot for me these days. Still, it wouldn't be a challenge if I didn't push myself a little bit further. I'm going to try for 10,000 steps daily throughout this challenge. An easy task in my old life, but hooo boy! Pandemic Michelle is going to consider that a workout!

Our community could really use a little Local Love right now - please pledge your support, if you can!

xo Michelle

See you on the trails!