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Our Mission
Improve lives and build community by empowering people and mobilizing collective action.
Our Vision
Everyone in our community has the opportunity for a better life.
We Achieve This By
- Generating and leveraging resources to drive change
- Leading and funding signature initiatives
- Investing in local agencies and partnerships
- Bringing partners together across sectors
- Building awareness and advocating for systems change
- Using research and data to evaluate and report on issues and impact
Why United Way?
United Way brings together people and organizations in the private, public, and social sectors to meet community needs and tackle complex social issues.
United Way raises funds locally to invest in vital programs and services that serve thousands of people across Perth-Huron, ensuring that everyone can access the help they needs when they need it most.
Help us kick off our annual campaign!
Every September, United Way Perth-Huron celebrates the kickoff of our annual fundraising campaign with friends and supporters across Perth and Huron Counties. Check back for updates as details become available.
Meat and Moolah
TICKET SALES ARE NOW OPEN! Introducing our new Meat & Moolah 50/50 raffle, coming soon. This 14-week online event will offer people a chance to win a cash prize and a selection of incredible meats courtesy of meat producers from across Perth-Huron.
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Insights, reflections, and commentary from community contributors, volunteer researchers and United Way staff. Sign up to receive a mix of compelling blogs, op-eds and new research delivered to your inbox courtesy of United Way’s Social Research & Planning Council.
Ultimate Burger Battle
COMING SOON! In partnership with the Stratford BIA; Ultimate Burger Battle brings new and returning customers to local eateries, all while raising funds for pressing needs right here in our community!
United Way announces new campaign co-chairs for Stratford-Perth
United Way Stratford Festival Savings
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United Way announces new campaign co-chairs for Stratford-Perth
United Way Stratford Festival Savings
United Way set to kick off campaign in Huron County - Community members are invited to kick off the 2026 United Way Perth-Huron campaign with an evening of food, music and fundraising at Grand Bend Stirling Sands Vineyards on Saturday, Sept. 19. Doors open at 4 p.m. for an event featuring… 
United Way set to kick off campaign in Stratford with community lunch - Every year, thousands of people across Perth-Huron benefit from services supported by United Way Perth-Huron thanks to the generosity of local donors. On Friday, Sept. 18, United Way will launch its 2026 fundraising campaign in Stratford with a lunchtime event… 
United Way announces new campaign co-chairs for Stratford-Perth - United Way is proud to announce Marian deWever and June Leitch as Stratford-Perth co-chairs for the organization's 2026-27 fundraising campaign. "Marian and June have been great supporters of United Way and are respected for the work they do locally," said… 
United Insights blog shares local perspectives - United Way Perth-Huron’s Social Research and Planning Council is drawing attention to a new outlet where Perth-Huron residents can learn about the region. Since launching in November 2025, the United Insights blog has covered poverty, housing, homelessness, inclusion, and demographic… 
Give 20 minutes for good in North Perth - United Way's North Perth Community Committee invites people to help kick off United Way Perth-Huron’s 2026 campaign on Thursday, Sept. 10 with a simple challenge: give 20 minutes to make a difference. 20 Minutes for Good takes place in Character… 
New research paper examines effectiveness of alternative shelter models - A research paper from United Way Perth-Huron’s United Housing initiative warns that municipalities’ growing reliance on non‑permanent shelter systems risks entrenching homelessness rather than resolving it. The Social and Financial Cost of Non‑Permanent Shelter Systems for Addressing Homelessness, written by… 
United Way funds Stratford Connection Centre air conditioning project - United Way Perth-Huron has funded a new air conditioning unit at the Stratford Connection Centre, improving comfort and safety for vulnerable individuals accessing the Centre and supporting the staff and volunteers who serve them every day. United Way also funds… 
Music Hall capital campaign reaches goal in under a year - The Music Hall Apartments project has reached its capital campaign goal in less than a year, marking a major milestone for United Way Perth-Huron’s United Housing initiative and North Perth. “The success of the Music Hall Apartments capital campaign really… 
Spirit of Community Celebration - Thank You for Being Part of the 2025-26 Spirit of Community Celebration! Sponsored by the Best Western Plus Arden Park Hotel. United Way Perth-Huron welcomed donors and volunteers to the Best Western Plus Arden Park Hotel in Stratford to reflect… 
United Way Perth-Huron seeks volunteers to join Board of Directors - As part of our ongoing commitment to strong governance and local leadership, we are inviting applications to join our volunteer Board of Directors. “Board members play a critical role in the success of our organization,” said Ryan Erb, CEO of… $2,529,770
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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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