United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH) is accepting funding applications for the Emergency Community Support Fund (ECSF) Round 2 until October 30, 2020. The fund continues to provide financial support to charities […]
Chad Alberico
COVID-19 has had profound effects on vulnerable populations across Perth-Huron and beyond. Among those who have been impacted the most are women. That’s the topic of United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH)’s […]
First-ever virtual DEB talk focuses on COVID-19’s effects on women
Using a combination of new technology and old-fashioned community spirit, United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH) announced the organization’s goal of $1,762,200 for the 2020/2021 campaign. The announcement was made virtually through […]
United Way kicks off campaign, announces $1.762 million campaign goal!
(Queen’s Park) – In a statement in the Ontario legislature this week, Perth-Wellington MPP Randy Pettapiece thanked those involved in United Way Perth Huron’s #UNIGNORABLE campaign. He made the following […]
#UNIGNORABLE: Pettapiece recognizes United Way Perth Huron
United Way Perth-Huron announced the organization distributed $800,225 to support vulnerable and newly vulnerable people across Perth and Huron during the COVID-19 pandemic. “COVID-19 is a global crisis, but it […]
United Way distributed $800,225 in pandemic relief to frontline agencies ...
United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH) is proud to announce Martin and Kathryn Ritsma have agreed to return as Campaign Co-chairs in 2020/2021. “We’re thrilled that Martin and Kathryn are coming back,” […]
Martin & Kathryn Ritsma Return as Campaign Co-chairs
Take survey COVID-19 has had serious and potentially long-lasting impacts on communities. While the recovery will be long and difficult for everyone, small and rural communities face particular challenges. […]
UNIVERSITY OF GUELPH SURVEY: Rural Response to COVID-19
Lack of a Basic Income is a pressing issue across Perth-Huron. The effects, and challenges people face, often go unnoticed but they are profound and long lasting — and COVID-19 […]
Basic Income: Building a Better Community for All
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, Andrea Loohuizen wanted to help even more in her community. In her work as Volunteer Coordinator at the Exeter Pentecostal Church’s Noah’s Ark and Community […]
Local Love, Helping Hands
The Stratford Public Library (SPL) believes that everyone in our community should have access to online resources with the opportunity to connect, engage and learn. This is especially true during […]
Local Organizations Seek Tech Donations for #Connected Community Project
Matt Johnson of Straight Forward Sales (SFS) in Stratford wants to give people a way of supporting essential service workers and frontline heroes while also giving back to their community. […]
Local Business Supports Frontline Workers and United Way
Over the past seven weeks United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH) has worked in partnership with local organizations to help support vulnerable members of the community as the COVID-19 pandemic has affected […]
United Way Perth-Huron Funding Aims to Help Seniors
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected vulnerable individuals and families across Perth and Huron Counties. A stark reminder of how profound the effects are is reflected in the initial response to […]
United Way Needs More Funds to Help Individuals
The COVID-19 pandemic is affecting communities across Perth and Huron, with students among the many groups facing added uncertainty and stress. Effects on children and youth are wide-ranging but perhaps […]
Providing Funding to Help Students and Families
Having already funded over a dozen programs through their COVID-19 Urgent Needs Fund to help organizations and the people they serve during the pandemic, United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH) is making […]
Urgent Needs Fund Expands to Help Individuals Directly
United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH) is raising funds to support a new program meant for a group of people critical to the ongoing well-being of communities across Perth and Huron: frontline […]
Counselling Program for Frontline Workers
April 3 to 13, United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH) teamed up with the Huron County Food Bank Distribution Centre (HCFBDC) to raise funds through the COVID-19 Urgent Needs Fund to purchase […]
Local Love for Area Food Banks Raises Over $18,000
The Town of Goderich is proud to partner with the United Way Perth-Huron in a “caremongering” initiative – Local Love in a Global Crisis. The aim of this initiative is […]