December is traditionally a time meant to bring together communities in celebration. United Way reminds everyone to remember the vulnerable people across Perth-Huron struggling to make ends meet and the […]
Yearly Archives: 2023
Calhoun Super Structure is the latest business to certify as a living wage employer. “Calhoun Super Structure strongly believes that organizations bear a duty to enhance the welfare of their […]
Calhoun Super Structure certifies as living wage employer
Tim Hortons Holiday Smile Cookies offered a new way to spread kindness during the holiday season and now, United Way is celebrating a donation of $7,845 to the Urgent Needs […]
United Way celebrates Holiday Smile Cookies donation
United Way Perth-Huron’s Social Research & Planning Council released the last two reports of their 2023 Quality of Life series. “We’re excited to share more of our findings,” said Kristin […]
SRPC releases final two reports in Quality of Life series
It started with a vision to address the lack of housing across Perth-Huron. After a year-and-a-half of planning and work behind the scenes United Way Perth-Huron is officially announcing its […]
United Way announces United Housing initiative
In an effort to better understand our community United Way Perth-Huron’s Social Research & Planning Council has been working on a series of new Quality of Life chapter reports measuring […]
SRPC releases first three chapters of Quality of Life Report
United Way is proud to celebrate Stop 23 Auto Sales’ $10,000 donation to the Urgent Needs Fund. “We’d like to thank Stop 23 for their generous gift,” said Lee Anne […]
United Way celebrates Stop 23 donation
WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU. EVERYONE IS WELCOME! Date: Tuesday, December 5th Time: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Location: Exeter Pentecostal Tabernacle, 70670 London Road An invitation to the […]
Southern Huron Community Consultation
It’s Living Wage Week and United Way Perth-Huron’s Social Research & Planning Council announces the new living wage of $22.75 an hour, up from $20.70 last year. “As the cost […]
SRPC announces new living wage
Tim Hortons is offering a new way to spread kindness this holiday season with a new Holiday Smile Cookie campaign and United Way Perth-Huron is among the organizations benefiting. From […]
Tim Hortons new Holiday Smile Cookies help United Way
Enjoy an evening of classic 70s music at Revival House on Thursday, November 9 in support of United Way’s work in Stratford and area. Classic Troubadours Live features musicians Jacob […]
Stratford concert supports United Way’s work in the community
United Way Perth-Huron has a new BFF—Book Fair Fundraiser, that is. Choose from a selection of 55,000 book titles, puzzles, games and more. Twenty per cent of sales go to […]
Online book fair supports United Way
The Mudmen have been entertaining audiences around the world with their brand of Celtic rock for 25 years. As part of their silver anniversary tour, they are making a stop […]
Mudmen anniversary tour stop in Wingham supports United Way
The North Perth Women of Distinction are excited to share about their Blue Jeans & Bling event celebrating the women of North Perth. Blue Jeans & Bling happened Saturday, November […]
Women of Distinction recognized in North Perth
The Vanastra Access Centre is set to officially open. An open house will be held on Tuesday, October 24 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Vanastra Community Christian […]
Vanastra Access Centre open house
Black Swan Brewing is offering a unique way to support United Way Perth-Huron, creating a new Local Love Cream Ale to benefit United Way’s annual campaign. “We are thrilled to […]
Black Swan Brewing supports United Way
Friday, October 20th at 7:30 p.m. Join us for United Way Hockey Night in Stratford as the Stratford Warriors take on the Elmira Sugar Kings! We’ll be passing buckets around […]
Hockey Night in Stratford for United Way
United Way Perth-Huron is inviting local workplaces and individuals to Unite for a Bite in support of the organization’s work to help build brighter futures for North Perth’s most vulnerable […]
Community encouraged to Unite for a Bite in support of ...
The North Perth Women of Distinction subcommittee wants to celebrate local women in leadership at an event set for November 4. The North Perth Women of Distinction awards offer an […]
North Perth Women of Distinction seeks nominations for Women in ...
United Way launched the 2023 campaign with on Saturday, September 23 at the Goderich Memorial Arena, announcing a campaign goal of $2,508,598. “Now more than ever, we’re seeing people in […]
United Way celebrates campaign kickoff in Goderich
United Way launched the 2023 campaign with an event in Wingham on Sunday, September 24, announcing a campaign goal of $2,508,598 to meet the needs of vulnerable people across Huron […]
United Way highlights needs in northern Huron, announces goal
The LCBO give at the till campaign is now on. Staff in 17 stores across Perth-Huron will be asking their customers to support their community through United Way and help […]
LCBO campaign offers another way to help United Way
Enjoy an evening filled with the music of James Taylor, Joni Mitchell, Jackson Browne and Carole King! Date: Thursday, November 9th, 2023 Time: 7:30 p.m. Location: Revival House, 70 Brunswick […]
Classic Troubadours Live
The application period for United Way’s annual Youth in Action Grants opens Monday, September 11 for 14–25-year-olds who want to address pressing issues among youth in Perth and/or Huron County. […]
Ideas wanted! United Way Youth in Action Grants are now ...
United Way Perth-Huron is proud to have worked with United Way Centraide Canada as part of the Community Services Recovery Fund. This fund is administered collaboratively between the Canadian Red […]
Eight community service organizations funded through the Community Services Recovery ...
Are you feeling lucky? Why not buy one of our LUCKY LOCAL RAFFLE TICKETS! A $10 ticket gives you the chance to win one of three amazing Huron County prize […]
Lucky Local Raffle
Information coming soon!
Women’s Event in Listowel
Mudmen in Wingham United Way Perth-Huron presents the Mudmen 25th Anniversary Tour stop in Wingham at the Town Hall theatre. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2023 Enjoy an all-ages evening of Celtic […]
Mudmen in Concert: Wingham
Information coming soon!
Northern Huron (Wingham) Kickoff
United Way’s Goderich and Area Community Committee is proud to announce Banding Together 4 United Way Perth-Huron, the UWPH 2023-24 campaign kickoff, happening Saturday, September 23 at the Goderich Memorial […]
Goderich Concert For United Way
United Way is holding a Feels Like Home — Lunch ‘n’ Learn on Friday, October 13 from noon until 1:30 p.m. at the Exeter Pentecostal Tabernacle. “Since United Way’s Connection […]
Southern Huron (Exeter) Lunch n Learn
The silent auction in North Perth is ongoing. Items up for bid include: Gift Card – In the Bag Free Class – The Scrapbook Shop Gift Certificate – Argyle Wines […]
North Perth Silent Auction
United Way is proud to announce its Stratford campaign kickoff, happening Friday, September 20, 2024 in Market Square behind Stratford City Hall. Running from noon until 1:30 p.m., the Stratford […]
Stratford Campaign Kickoff
United Way’s St. Marys and Area Community Committee invites everyone to the St. Marys Community Hoedown on Wednesday, September 13 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the St. Marys […]
St. Marys Community Hoedown
United Way Perth-Huron’s work engages people across Perth-Huron, tackling pressing local issues affecting the communities where they live. As part of this mission, the organization is building the next generation […]
Youth in Action Grants create opportunities for local youth
United Way Perth-Huron is committed to addressing important local issues including homelessness, mental health and access to services. As part of these ongoing efforts, the organization announced more than $3.2 […]
United Way Perth-Huron announces impact funding for next three years
United Way Perth-Huron is proud to announce its 2023 New Initiative Grant recipients. “This year we were able to provide a total of over $50,000 in funding to five important […]
United Way Perth-Huron New Initiative Grant recipients announced
United Way Perth-Huron is proud to announce its support of a new Goderich Huron YMCA initiative called the Goderich Youth Collective leadership program. “After our local volunteers identified youth isolation […]
United Way partners with Goderich Huron YMCA on youth leadership ...
Perth County – Looking for help, please call 2-1-1. This fund is now distributed through 2-1-1 and available to residents across Perth County.
Urgent Needs Fund
United Way Perth-Huron had a reason to celebrate. After a successful campaign raising $2,292,557, it was time to honour the spirit of community at the Best Western Plus, Arden Park […]
United Way breaks fundraising record, celebrates the spirit of community
Britespan Building Systems Inc. is the latest business to certify as a living wage employer. “At Britespan, we value fairness, responsibility, respect, sustainability and social justice,” said Phil Goulet, director […]
Britespan certifies as living wage employer
Maitland Valley Grotto is the latest Huron County business to certify as a living wage employer. “We are extremely proud to be certified as a living wage employer,” said Peter […]
Maitland Valley Grotto certifies as living wage employer
As the annual campaign moves toward the finish line at the end of March, United Way celebrated reaching 90 percent of their campaign goal while emphasizing the importance of meeting […]
United Way campaign edges closer to goal
Part of what makes United Way Perth-Huron strong is our committed volunteers working behind the scenes to ensure the organization continues moving forward and serving Perth-Huron. Now, we are looking […]
United Way Board of Directors looks to add members
February 11th (2/11) is this Saturday and that means it’s time for 211 Day, a day highlighting the information service connecting people to local community programs, social services, government supports, […]
211 Day raises awareness of helpline connecting people to services ...
Cooper Standard is the latest business to certify as a living wage employer. “At Cooper Standard, we value our employees and are committed to providing fair compensation and benefits, a […]
Cooper Standard certifies as living wage employer
Meeting Place Organic Farm is the latest area business to certify as a living wage employer. “Sustainability is important to me and to the farm operation, and that means on […]
Meeting Place Organic Farm certifies as living wage employer
Diversity, equity and inclusion have taken centre stage in Perth-Huron over the past few months. United Way recognizes that a key part of building a stronger community is ensuring every […]
United Way looking to support local diversity, equity and inclusion
Fortress Fencing in Blyth is the latest Huron business to certify as a living wage employer. “If people need to work for a living, then they should have a wage […]
Fortress Fencing certifies as living wage employer
Now more than ever, charities and non-profits are playing a key role in addressing persistent and complex social problems faced by all Canadians. The Community Services Recovery Fund is a […]