Ward & Uptigrove Chartered Professional Accountants staff gathered to celebrate the end of another successful workplace campaign in support of United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH); helping the organization address #UNIGNORABLE issues like homelessness, poverty and mental health in North Perth.
“We are thrilled with the generosity staff at Ward & Uptigrove shows each and every year,” said Helen Dowd, UWPH’s Manager, Community Development North Perth. “Their willingness to actively support and invest in our community is inspiring.”
Over the past five years, Ward & Uptigrove’s commitment to UWPH’s work in North Perth has increased dramatically, with donations up 255 per cent during that time. Additionally, Ward & Uptigrove demonstrated an added level of commitment to the well-being of their staff and the larger community by certifying as a Living Wage employer earlier this year. Calculated annually by UWPH’s Social Research and Planning Council (SRPC), the Living Wage is a calculation based on the living expenses of a family of four with both adults working full-time for 35 hours a week, once government transfers and deductions are taken into account.
“Ward & Uptigrove is proud to support Listowel and North Perth through the UWPH campaign,” added Pat Downey, Ward & Uptigrove CEO. “Our staff have really joined in and showed their dedication to this campaign. We are pleased to contribute to UWPH’s efforts to build a brighter future for more local people.”
About Ward & Uptigrove Chartered Professional Accountants
Ward & Uptigrove’s commitment to provide high quality accounting and tax services along with the integration of specialized services allows the firm to continue to flourish and adapt to the ever changing world of finance and business. One of Ontario’s largest independent accounting firms, Ward & Uptigrove Chartered Professional Accountants currently has 9 partners, 7 principals and approximately 100 employees. The team is dedicated to providing over 6,000 clients high quality service through three integrated entities: Chartered Professional Accountants, Wealth Management, and Human Resources Solutions. For more information on Ward & Uptigrove, please contact Janice Kikkert, Marketing Manager at 519-291-3040 or JaniceK@w-u.on.ca.