United Way Perth-Huron marked the end of the 2020/2021 annual campaign and was proud to use part of this year’s Spirit of Community online video celebration to announce a record-breaking total of $1,924,517, well past the campaign goal of $1.762 million and up 18 per cent over last year.

“The response by donors across Perth and Huron counties has been beyond our expectations,” said Executive Director Ryan Erb. “With everyone dealing with the ongoing pandemic and the challenges it presents, we weren’t sure what to expect. But our communities responded and embraced how important it was to help those in need.”

“We’re grateful to our communities for stepping up,” added Campaign Co-chair Martin Ritsma. “The incredible level of generosity and caring really stand out to me as a highlight of the past seven months. A lot of vulnerable local people will receive help thanks to support from donors in communities across Perth-Huron.”

Demonstrating the power of local love in the face of unprecedented challenges, United Way celebrated the powerful work local individuals, organizations and communities helped them achieve, featuring the efforts of community committees in Exeter, Goderich, North Perth and St. Marys, along with ongoing work in Stratford at the United Centre as well as in the larger community. Impact stories of local people who have the chance for a brighter future because of the help they received from a United Way supported partner or program were also highlighted.

Leader Match donors — individuals and organizations giving $6,000 or more to help inspire others to become Leader ($1,200+) donors and increase impact in their communities — also received special thanks during online Spirit of Community celebrations, as did the Top 20 workplace campaigns.

To view our Honour Roll, including the Top 20, along with a list of our our volunteers, sponsors and donors, CLICK HERE. To view our Spirit of Community videos, CLICK HERE.