United Way Perth-Huron is proud to announce the Stratford Perth Community Foundation is the latest organization to certify as a living wage employer.
“Central to the community foundation movement is a shared vision that no one is left behind,” stated Heidi Culliton, Executive Director, Stratford Perth Community Foundation. “Living wage certification upholds our Foundation’s ongoing commitment to provide our employees with fair and competitive pay for their important work. We believe that when individuals thrive communities become more resilient and connected.”
“We thank the Stratford Perth Community Foundation for certifying” added United Way Perth-Huron Executive Director, Ryan Erb. “An important part of building a stronger region is making sure workers are paid a living wage so they can take part in the life of the community. We appreciate the Foundation’s commitment to their employees and the place we call home.”
The Perth-Huron living wage of $22.75 per hour reflects the local cost of living and is calculated annually using local data. It considers the living expenses of a weighted average of family types including a family of four, a single parent and school aged child, and a single adult, once government transfers and deductions were considered. Everyday expenses in the calculation included food, housing, utilities, clothing, childcare and transportation. For more information about Perth-Huron’s living wage, visit perthhuron.unitedway.ca.
About Stratford Perth Community Foundation
Stratford Perth Community Foundation is a philanthropic matchmaker and local funder. With a personalized approach to building community funds, the Foundation works with donors to create legacies that leave a lasting imprint on their community for generations to come. As a registered charity, the Foundation operates with a unique forever model. Donations are pooled and invested with earned income distributed as grants to local community service organizations. Through responsible stewardship endowed assets held by the Foundation have grown to 9.5M with over 3.0M distributed in grants with local impact. Doing good together and building strong and resilient communities forever. To learn more www.spccf.ca.