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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.
United Way Stratford Festival Savings
Support the community you care about and enjoy some world-class theatre at the same time. The Stratford Festival’s regular season offer in support of United Way is now on. $15 from each ticket you purchase goes directly to our work in the community.
United Housing Research Paper
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.
Impact Report & Honour Roll
Learn more about the impact of United Way Perth‑Huron across our region and the people who make it possible. Explore our latest Impact Report to see how local support is helping people in need, and visit our Honour Roll to recognize the donors, volunteers, sponsors and partners whose contributions strengthen our communities every day.
United Way Access Centres
Access Centres are part of United Way’s strategy to improve access to services for residents of Perth and Huron. Bringing services to people helps overcome transportation challenges and other barriers.
United Way funds Stratford Connection Centre air conditioning project
United We Ride
Living Wage – Perth Huron
Report reveals need for greater inclusion of 2SLGBTQ+ residents in Perth-Huron
United Way funds Stratford Connection Centre air conditioning project
United We Ride
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… 
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… 
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… 
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,… 
Living Wage – Perth Huron - The concept of a living wage is bigger than income. It’s about quality of life. It’s about ensuring our neighbours can afford to pay their rent and buy nutritious food, our workers are healthy and able to pay for transportation… 
United Way marks 211 Day - February 11 is 211 Day, highlighting the free, confidential service available to everyone, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, in more than 150 languages. 211 connects people with the supports they need when they don’t know where to… 
United Housing arrives in Huron County - Two local businesses have stepped up to support future affordable housing in South Huron. Jayden’s Mechanical and the McCann Group each donated $25,000 to United Way's efforts to create housing solutions through the United Housing initiative. “We’re proud to support… 
Report reveals need for greater inclusion of 2SLGBTQ+ residents in Perth-Huron - United Way Perth-Huron’s Social Research and Planning Council is releasing a new report shedding light on the experiences of 2SLGBTQ+ residents across Perth and Huron, filling a gap in local research and understanding. “We knew this was an important topic… $2,529,770
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LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
“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.”
To learn more, and to read the full land acknowledgement, GO HERE.
United Way Perth-Huron is committed to working towards a more diverse, equitable and Inclusive workplace and community. We aim to identify and remove barriers preventing us from evolving and changing and implement a strategy that aligns with United Way Canada and the changing needs of our community.