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. […]
Yearly Archives: 2026
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 […]
Give 20 minutes for good in North Perth
Our community. Our connections. Our future. You’re invited to an engaging half-day workshop to explore what helps people feel they belong, what gets in the way, and how we can […]
Belonging Here
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 […]
Research paper examines effectiveness of alternative shelter models
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 […]
United Way funds Stratford Connection Centre air conditioning project
We’ve spent, we’ve cut — where do we go from here? This is a post by Maria Erb, a Community Research Fellow with Social Research & Planning Council and United […]
The Ups and Downs of Social Assistance in Ontario
Discouraged residents crave transformative housing leadership This United Insights post is adapted from the Social Research and Planning Council’s recent report, Our Stories of the Housing Crisis: Findings from the […]
It’s Time to Reimagine: Our Stories of the Housing Crisis
United Way Perth-Huron is supporting a call to reform provincial funding for non-profit service providers. A significant coalition of Ontario non-profit employers, led by Ontario Nonprofit Network, have submitted a […]
United Way Supports Letter on Non-Profit Funding Reform
Public data lets us see patterns within municipal boundaries This is a post by Robert Stanton, a Community Research Fellow with the Social Research and Planning Council (SRPC). This post […]
Disseminent Domains: What the Lowest Level of Census Data Reveals
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. […]
Music Hall capital campaign reaches goal in under a year
Everyone’s building tiny shelters, but there’s little evidence they’re effective This is a post by Kathy Vassilakos, Director of United Housing, and Maria Erb, United Housing Research Intern. It is […]
Tiny Shelters Don’t Solve Homelessness: Let’s Actually House People
2SLGBTQ+ locals report having to educate their doctors Put Your Back Into It by Baz Kanold. Kanold is a Waterloo-region artist whose work was recently exhibited at the Exeter library. […]
“We have to be prepared for the clients we’re providing ...
Welcome! 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 […]
Impact Report and Honour Roll
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 […]
Spirit of Community Celebration
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 […]
United Way Perth-Huron seeks volunteers to join Board of Directors
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, […]
Abundance Cookbook
The highs and the lows, and what inequality looks like locally This is a post by Robert Stanton, a Community Research Fellow with the Social Research and Planning Council (SRPC). […]
Family Value: Household Income Patterns in Huron-Perth
This session will empower your staff with the knowledge and practical skills needed to navigate cybersecurity challenges in the era of generative AI. Participants will learn to identify common digital […]
Cybersecurity Awareness Webinar
The first step to solving a chronic community housing shortage Long-Term Problems, Long-Term Commitments The market alone is unlikely to solve the housing crisis in Perth and Huron Counties. While […]
Thinking at Scale, Building at Scale
Come together for an evening of fun and community impact at the North Perth Two-Buck Luck event, taking place at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex on Thursday, April 30. Two-Buck […]
North Perth Two-Buck Luck
Housing costs have forced Perth-Huron residents to cut back across the board This United Insights post is adapted from the Social Research and Planning Council’s new report, Our Stories of […]
Too Many Changes to List: Our Stories of the Housing ...
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, […]
Living Wage – Perth Huron
Local numbers are slowly growing This is the second of two posts addressing youth homelessness by SRPC member Cassandra Vink. Cassandra is a social policy consultant with particular expertise in […]
We are those in need of aid: Local Data on ...
Youth homelessness is often hidden, but it can hurt for life This is the first of two posts addressing youth homelessness by SRPC member Cassandra Vink. Cassandra is a social […]
We are more than what you see: Youth Homelessness in ...
The Realities Facing 2SLGBTQ+ People in Perth and Huron This United Insights post presents highlights from the Social Research and Planning Council’s new report, Discrimination and Community Integration Experienced by […]
Safety and Belonging Not Guaranteed
On Saturday, June 6th, the Onrush Music Festival presents a performance of Pink Floyd’s, The Dark Side of the Moon, live at Avondale United Church in Stratford. Learn more about […]
Dark Side of the Moon
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 […]
United Way marks 211 Day
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 […]
United Housing arrives in Huron County
The Social Research and Planning Council’s newest report sheds light on the experiences of 2SLGBTQ+ residents across Perth and Huron, filling a gap in local research and understanding. “We knew […]
Report reveals need for greater inclusion of 2SLGBTQ+ residents in ...
United Way Perth-Huron is supporting efforts to increase access to federal benefits administered through the tax system. United Way Centraide Canada has submitted a letter to endorse Prosper Canada, Maytree […]
United Ways Support Joint Submission on Automatic Benefits
A small population with a mind-boggling array of ethnic and cultural groups This is a post by Robert Stanton, a Community Research Fellow with the Social Research and Planning Council […]
Every Kinda People: Aspects of Diversity in Huron-Perth
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 […]
United Way brings awareness and action to Goderich Legion
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 […]
75 per cent of goal achieved!
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 […]
Stratford Winter Campaign
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 […]
United Way report tells local stories of the housing crisis
Both homeowners and renters are stuck in an unaffordable market This United Insights post is adapted from the Social Research and Planning Council’s new report, Our Stories of the Housing […]
There’s Nothing Cheaper Out There
CNOY 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. I […]
Coldest Night of the Year
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 — […]