Make An Impact
This is your chance to make an impact for someone in need right here at home. Our campaign co-chairs, John Wolfe & Kristin Sainsbury, are calling on people across Perth-Huron to give just $25 by March 31st. A small gift from you can mean a world of difference. Help us reach our goal and show what we can do when we care for each other!
Coldest Night of the Year
The Coldest Night of the Year is a winterrific, family-friendly walk to raise money for local charities serving people experiencing hurt, hunger, and homelessness. Team up, fundraise, and walk because… it’s cold out there.
Our Stories of the Housing Crisis
Our Stories of the Housing Crisis shows how over 700 local households, mostly working families with children, have been affected by rising housing costs. Featuring dozens of quotes from real Perth-Huron families, the report captures the local experience of this difficult time and urges us to change things.
Celebrate the Spirit of Community!
Join us for an inspiring celebration of the people and organizations that help us address pressing local issues including poverty, homelessness and mental health and well-being, and hear the stories of those who have the chance for a brighter future thanks to the generosity of local donors.
United Housing assumes management of Perth Meadows
Abundance Cookbook
Living Wage – Perth Huron
United Way Access Centres
United Housing assumes management of Perth Meadows
Abundance Cookbook
United Way brings awareness and action to Goderich Legion - United Way Perth‑Huron invites people to attend a three‑part series — part of Wake-Up Wednesdays at the Goderich Legion’s Café 109 — held Feb. 4, 11 and 18 from 9 to 10 a.m. The sessions give more insight into the… 
75 per cent of goal achieved! - With $529,031 already raised during the capital campaign, United Housing is looking to achieve their goal of $705,000 for the Music Hall Apartments project in downtown Listowel. “Affordable housing is critical to the health and vibrancy of our region,” said… 
Stratford Winter Campaign - United Way Perth-Huron is supporting a plan to expand services for people experiencing homelessness in Stratford. City Council voted unanimously on Oct. 20 to open a warming centre at United Way's Stratford Connection Centre at St. Paul’s Anglican Church. The… 
United Way report tells local stories of the housing crisis - In a new report, United Way's Social Research and Planning Council shares the voices of Perth-Huron residents affected by rising housing costs, with dozens of quotes drawn from a survey conducted in 2024. “This report is an attempt to document… 
Stratford Summer Music gives to United Way - After a season filled with great music, Stratford Summer Music and United Way Perth-Huron are celebrating Summer Music’s donation to United Way. “We appreciate Stratford Summer Music donating $1,793.62 — half of the proceeds from their MusicBarge program — to… 
Poverty Reduction Recommendations by Ontario United Ways - Ontario United Ways appreciate the opportunity to contribute to the provincial government’s 2025–2030 Poverty Reduction Strategy consultation. This is a time for bold leadership. As Ontario faces rising costs and growing economic uncertainty, reducing poverty is not only a social… 
50/50 Draw Winner - The winner of the 50/50 draw is Elizabeth Schmidt. Congratulations! You won $750! Every ticket purchased in our 50/50 online fundraiser helps United Way reduce poverty, support mental health, and provide housing solutions through over 30 local programs and services.… 
United Housing assumes management of Perth Meadows - United Housing, part of United Way Perth-Huron, is acquiring Perth Meadows and assuming management of the residence’s operations. “We are excited to acquire Perth Meadows and ensure it will be kept as a not-for-profit entity in perpetuity as originally intended… 
Abundance Cookbook - Abundance Cookbook A celebration of local food, flavours, and community on Ontario’s West Coast! Abundance is more than a cookbook — it’s a celebration of community, creativity and comfort. Inside, readers will discover elevated comfort food recipes from local chefs,… 
Recruiting new volunteer tax-filers for the upcoming season - United Way Perth-Huron is looking for community members to volunteer in local tax clinics for the 2026 tax season. “Volunteer tax clinics are one of most direct ways we can help our neighbours struggling with affordability,” said United Way Director… $2,579,770
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“United Way expresses gratitude and respect to those Indigenous people who have stewarded the land where we are currently standing. We are committed to the path of ongoing reconciliation, recognition of rights, respect, cooperation, collaboration, and partnership.”
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