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.

North Perth – Thursday, Sept. 10

• Location: Character Square and Ward & Uptigrove parking lot
• Time: 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
  • Presentation at 12:20 p.m.
• Hosted By: Ward & Uptigrove
• Featuring:
  • 20 Minutes for Good
    • Hands-on community service opportunity focused on helping local people through First Step kits
    • Workplaces, service clubs, faith groups and individuals are invited to participate
    • Organizations interested in reserving a team shift to build kits can contact Todd Kasenberg, Manager, Community and Resource Development, North Perth
  • Wild Boar & Mega Cone Creamery Food Trucks: tasty treats for purchase
  • Games
  • Raffle
  • Red Chain of Community Hopes and Wishes
  • Appearance by Listowel Cyclones players
  • Unveiling of the 2026/27 United Way campaign goal
• Sponsors: Ward & Uptigrove, Innovative Digital

Stratford & Area – Friday, Sept. 18

• Location: Market Square in Downtown Stratford
• Times: Lunch 11:30 am – 1:15 p.m. Ceremony at 12:15 pm
• Price: $20 in Advance, $25 at event. Purchase Here
• Enjoy a tasty taco bowl plus drink and dessert
• Sponsors: Sun Life Financial, Resonance, NOW Sutton Real Estate, Artas Engineering & Design
• Food Provided By: Black Angus Catering, Perth County Beef Farmers

St. Marys & Area – Saturday, Sept. 19

• Date: Saturday, September 19, 2026
• Location: St. Marys Farmers’ Market
• Time: 8 am to Noon
• Breakfast sandwiches prepared by well-known local foodies Bruce and Nancy White
  • Featuring ingredients generously donated by local producers and businesses
  • $5 minimum donation
• Balloon animals available by donation
• Announcement of the 2026-27 United Way annual campaign goal

Huron County – Saturday, Sept. 19

• Location: Grand Bend Stirling Sands Vineyards
• Doors Open: 4 p.m.
• Featuring:
  • Buffet dinner
  • 50-50 draw
  • Silent auction
  • Live entertainment by Country Junction
• Pricing: $25 per person Purchase Tickets
• Sponsors: Lynn Hoy, Compass Minerals, Jayden’s Mechanical, Libro Credit Union
• For more information, contact Michelle Millar