United Housing, a subsidiary of United Way Perth-Huron, is excited to announce the initial offering of community bonds in support of UH’s first project, the Music Hall Apartments in Listowel.
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United Way planning to address tariff-related challenges, finish campaign strong
Canada is facing significant instability due to the ongoing threat of tariffs, rising inflation and the potential for job losses. These challenges are reflected in communities across Perth-Huron. To help, United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH) is working with social service and economic development partners on a strategy to address food insecurity, mental health and well-being and support for workers through the organization’s Urgent Needs Fund.
United Way Perth-Huron responds to challenges facing local businesses due to “very dumb” tariffs
“Our community is facing the potential of very tough times ahead,” said United Way Perth-Huron Executive Director Ryan Erb. “We want local companies to know that, just as they have been there supporting United Way over many years, we’ll be there for them.”
United Way announces new living wage
Living Wage Week in Ontario runs November 18 to 22 and United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH) is announcing the new living wage of $23.05 an hour, up slightly from $22.75 last year.
Your voice matters! SRPC and University of Guelph launch 2SLGBTQIA+ survey
United Way Perth-Huron’s Social Research & Planning Council is partnering with the University of Guelph on a study focused on local 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals’ experiences with discrimination and exclusion, priorities important to the community and the availability, or lack, of services across Perth-Huron.
United Way Youth in Action grants create next generation of engaged citizens
As part of its mission, United Way Perth-Huron is building the next generation of engaged residents through the Youth in Action grants program; providing opportunities for youth to come up with creative solutions to challenges facing people their own age and develop skills that can transfer to other areas of life.
United Way looking for committee volunteers
United Way Perth-Huron is looking to add members to its Community Impact and Allocations Committee. The committee reviews and evaluates funding applications, chooses investments ensuring funding supports the community, engages with the community to set local priorities and acts as a liaison when needed.
Coldest Night of the Year in North Perth celebrates success
United Way Perth-Huron and their North Perth Community Committee proudly announce results from the Coldest Night of the Year event in Listowel.
“We’re excited to share that we’ve raised $54,194 so far in support of local people experiencing hurt, hunger and homelessness,” said Lee Anne Andriessen, Chair of United Way’s North Perth Community Committee.
211 Day raises awareness of helpline connecting people to services across Perth-Huron
February 11th (2/11) is this coming Sunday, and that means it’s time for 211 Day, a day highlighting the information service connecting people to local community programs, social services, government supports, and more: 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year in over 150 languages.
United Way hopes to ‘spark discussion and offer possible solutions’ with final two Quality of Life reports of 2023
“We’re excited to share more of our findings,” said Kristin Crane, director social research and planning for United Way. “People’s mental and physical health, the social environment and the state of the natural environment are important components of how people respond to the community. As with earlier reports, we hope the topics covered and recommendations made spark discussion and offer possible solutions to help us improve life across our region.”
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