Building on last week’s announcement by United Way Perth-Huron of St. Paul’s Anglican Church as the location for the Stratford Connection Centre, the program has now opened its’ doors. The […]
Yearly Archives: 2021
‘Faces of Homelessness’ captures and humanizes people experiencing homelessness through photography, documentary and expert panelists. Request full length Us&Them viewing link: email lthomson@perthhuron.unitedway.ca Humanizing The Homeless ∙ Photography by […]
Watch Recording of ‘Faces of Homelessness’ event
Destination Stratford works hard to attract thousands of tourists to Stratford each year with events running year round. Now, they’re focusing on working toward positive change in the local tourism […]
Destination Stratford certifies as living wage employer
United Way Perth-Huron is encouraging residents to bundle up and raise money for the Coldest Night of the Year events in Stratford, St. Marys, Listowel, Goderich, Exeter and (new for […]
Coldest Night of the Year returns in February!
A journey United Way Perth-Huron embarked on back in mid-September has taken another step forward. Announced in the wake of UWPH’s September campaign kick-off, the Stratford Connection Centre — a […]
United Way announces connection centre location, looks to raise funds
United Way Perth-Huron draws strength from the commitment of donors and volunteers. In North Perth, Tami Cressey and her daughter Keely Chauvin are carrying on a tradition of support for […]
Celebrating four generations of family giving
United Way Perth-Huron is working to bring about their long-term vision of addressing significant local housing and community service infrastructure needs by incubating a planned Community Renewal Company. “This is […]
Community Renewal Company to focus on housing and service hubs
When one door closes, another one opens. It’s an old phrase but one that applies as Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kincardine & District takes over supporting the youth of […]
New partner supporting youth in northern Huron with help of ...
Accumetal Manufacturing’s success comes from their willingness to invest in the latest metal fabrication and welding technology as well as the well-being of their employees. Now, the company has furthered […]
Accumetal Certifies as living wage employer
Living Wage Week in Ontario runs Nov. 1 to Nov. 5 and United Way Perth-Huron’s Social Research and Planning Council (SRPC) is announcing the new living wage of $17.95 an […]
SRPC announces new living wage for Perth-Huron
United Way Perth-Huron’s DEBx talk returns for a second year on Friday, Nov. 5, with The Voice of Dress. The panel discussion focuses on the role of fashion, what dress […]
Women United returns with second annual DEBx talk
Is your organization aware of a local issue that needs to be addressed? Are you considering how to best deliver services to the community? It’s these type of questions that […]
United Way New Initiative Grants open for 2022-23
United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH) is a leader in understanding the root causes of social issues and bringing people and resources together to find lasting solutions.
Funding
The Community Renewal Company is a non-profit organization that partners with communities to address inequalities and achieve community goals.
Community Renewal Company
Non-profit and Charitable Network is committed to acting as a facilitator and catalyst to help the network access resources for organizational capacity building. The content on this page highlights resources […]
Non-Profit Charitable Network
💜THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO ATTENDED OUR WOMEN UNITED DEBx TALK LAST FRIDAY!💜 Did you miss the event but want to see what everyone is talking about? For a […]
Deb Talk: The Voice of Dress
Funding available to individuals and families who need help. Whether it’s paying rent arrears to prevent homelessness, buying groceries to feed a family, or enabling repairs on a car so […]
Urgent Needs Fund
South West Ontario Veterinary Services takes care of their animals and clients and they also take care of their employees. That’s why they’ve chosen to become the latest local Certified […]
South West Vets becomes certified living wage employer
*Originally published in the Hill Times The COVID-19 pandemic has revealed the devastating impacts of poverty and exclusion on individuals and families across the country in no uncertain terms. This […]
Prioritizing equity and an inclusive recovery from the pandemic
Women United brings together local women dedicated to building a stronger community. Members have the expertise and networks to make a real difference.
Women United
Join over 300 businesses and organizations in our community who participate in a United Way Workplace Campaign each year to help create opportunities for a better life for everyone.
Get Involved – Campaign Toolbox
United Way Perth-Huron launched the 2021-22 campaign with a goal of $2,002,061 and a commitment to continue addressing #UNIGNORABLE issues such as poverty, mental health and homelessness in the South […]
United Way kicks off in South Huron
United Way Perth-Huron launched their 2021-22 campaign with a goal of $2,002,061 and a commitment to continue addressing #UNIGNORABLE issues such as poverty, mental health and homelessness in the Goderich […]
United Way kicks off in Goderich
United Way Perth-Huron launched the 2021-22 campaign with an ambitious goal of $2,002,061 and a commitment to continue working hard to address #UNIGNORABLE issues such as poverty, mental health and […]
United Way kicks off in northern Huron
United Way Perth-Huron launched the 2021-22 campaign with a goal of $2,002,061 and a commitment to continue working hard to address #UNIGNORABLE issues such as poverty, mental health and homelessness […]
United Way kicks off in St. Marys
United Way Perth-Huron launched their 2021-22 campaign with an ambitious goal of $2,002,061 and a commitment to continue working hard to address #UNIGNORABLE issues such as poverty, mental health and […]
United Way kicks off in North Perth
The pandemic is still making it difficult for people to gather together. However, through a combination of social media and low-key in-person event, United Way Perth-Huron launched the 2021/2022 campaign […]
United Way kicks off in Stratford
After a year away, United Way Perth-Huron is re-launching their Youth in Action Grants initiative for 14–25 year olds who have ideas to address youth issues in Perth and/or Huron […]
Ideas Wanted! Youth in Action Grants return
Planned gifts offer another opportunity to help create the future you want for Perth and Huron Counties. Planned effectively, these gifts can provide substantial financial benefits and tax savings while […]
Planned Giving
A new report looking at the #UNIGNORABLE local issue of homelessness through the lens of Supportive Housing and the benefits a community can gain by building robust housing supports.
Housing and Homelessness
Famme & Co. Professional Corporation are the latest organization to certify as a living wage employer in the Champion category. “Although as an organization we have previously met the local […]
Famme & Co. becomes Stratford’s latest living wage champion
United Way Perth-Huron, with the help of our sponsor Libro Credit Union, is dedicated to offering affordable and local professional development for our non-profit community. Keep Yourself Educated (KEYs) is […]
KEYs Professional Development
Camp-Out RV is the latest business showing a commitment to creating positive change locally by becoming a Living Wage Employer in the Champion category. “We believe everyone deserves to make […]
Camp-Out RV becomes a living wage employer
Boshart Industries has been officially designated as Milverton’s newest Living Wage Employer in the Champion category. “Boshart Industries is proud to be a Certified Living Wage Employer,” said Melanie Higgins, […]
Boshart Industries becomes Milverton’s newest living wage employer
United Way St. Marys Community Committee co-chairs, Rob and Leslie Edney joined with staff from Cascades Containerboard to celebrate the company’s support of the St. Marys community through a $10,000 […]
United Way celebrates generosity of Cascades Containerboard
Learn more about how Living Wage benefits the community, it’s employees and employers. Together we can tackle issues of poverty.
Living Wage
United Way Perth-Huron holds its’ government mandated Annual General Meeting annually in July.
Annual General Meeting
FIO Automotive Canada Corporation recently became Stratford’s first large scale manufacturer to certify as a Living Wage Employer in the Champion category. “FIO recognizes the importance of the Living Wage […]
Stratford’s first living wage certified manufacturer – FIO Automotive Canada ...
The Social Research & Planning Council, United Way Perth-Huron (SRPC) released a new report looking at the #UNIGNORABLE local issue of homelessness through the lens of Supportive Housing and the […]
Social Research & Planning Council releases supportive housing report
United Way Perth-Huron is proud to announce it is providing three organizations with Emergent/Emergency Need Grants to assist them in continuing important pandemic relief programs and services. “This has been […]
New United Way grant program provides timely investments
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected already vulnerable individuals and families, but recent numbers from a United Way Canada survey show the emergence of a new group of vulnerable people; those […]
United Way Urgent Needs Fund working to support newly vulnerable
Williams Drainage believes in building an even stronger community in North Perth, that’s why the company agreed to give to United Way Perth-Huron at the Leader Match level for a […]
United Way celebrates support of Williams Drainage
Event by Craig Cardiff and United Way Perth-Huron Date: Saturday, May 15, 2021 at 8 PM EDT – 10 PM EDT Price: $30 (plus processing fee) Celebrate Craig Cardiff’s livestream release of his […]
United Way Presents: Craig Cardiff
Alcoholics Anonymous – Central West https://www.aa.org/ Fellowship group offering support to anyone with a desire to stop drinking. Group meetings follow the Alcoholics Anonymous twelve steps to recovery. Alexandra Marine […]
Mental Health & Addictions Resources in Perth and Huron
More than ever, mental health is critical, and raising awareness about the issue is a first step in people finding the help they need. As part of Mental Health Week, […]
SRPC launches Mental Health & Addictions report
Coldest Night of the Year Walk with us in support of individuals experiencing homelessness, hunger and hurt in your community. Join us for our in-person events on February 26th in […]
Coldest Night of the Year
United Way Perth-Huron’s annual campaign raised over$1.92 million and part of the reason was the support of Leader Match donors such as Burnbrae Farms. Leader Match donors donate $6,000 or […]
Burnbrae Farms supports United Way’s local work
United Way Perth-Huron marked the end of the 2020/2021 annual campaign and was proud to use part of this year’s Spirit of Community online video celebration to announce a record-breaking […]
United Way Perth-Huron raises $1.9 million for community
Ward & Uptigrove Chartered Professional Accountants celebrated the end of another successful workplace campaign in support of United Way Perth-Huron. “We appreciate the generosity of the principals, partners and staff […]
Ward & Uptigrove celebrates United Way workplace campaign results
United Way is proud to celebrate Gray Ridge Egg Farms commitment to being Leader Match donors for a third year. Leader Match donors donate $6,000 or more to inspire others […]
Gray Ridge Egg Farms Supports United Way’s Work in North ...
FIO Automotive Canada continues supporting their community. Understanding that, more than ever, vulnerable people in the community need a helping hand, FIO and its employees responded by raising a record […]
FIO leads the way: United Way celebrates workplace and achieving ...
After extensive collaboration and planning the new Community Developer and Support Worker, Cody Cunningham, officially begins work addressing social isolation in St. Marys. “To be able to address such a […]
New Community Developer and Support Worker in St. Marys community
The results are in and communities across Perth and Huron are celebrating the overwhelming success of this year’s Coldest Night of the Year walks in Exeter, Goderich, North Perth, St. […]
Coldest Night of the Year Results
As United Way Perth-Huron annual campaign surpasses 90 per cent of its goal, Shakespeare-area farm family Duane, Jennifer, Kole and Chase Dietrich are helping the organization celebrate and challenging other […]
Local Farm Family Looks to Inspire Others to Give to ...
The Goderich Lions Club hopes to get more Goderich and area people supporting their community through United Way Perth-Huron. That’s why they’re sharing news about their three-year commitment to United […]
Goderich Lions Club Aims to Inspire Others to Give to ...
Held on the first Tuesday after Black Friday, Giving Tuesday celebrates the generosity of communities. The event is close to the hearts of many St. Marys residents and this past […]