United Way of Perth-Huron
Several organizations serving Huron County are receiving “New Initiative Grants” from the United Way of Perth-Huron.
The United Way announced $115 thousand in grants to help vulnerable people across the two counties.
Recipients include:
- Hygiene Health 4 Seniors — Huron County Food Bank Distribution Centre — Providing hygiene products for food bank clients in Huron and Perth (including Stratford and St. Marys) as well as the Mobile Food Bank program to meet a basic need providing a dignified lifestyle to elderly clients.
- The Next Journey — The Community Table Exeter — Addressing the transportation barrier in accessing essential and non-essential services for individuals living within the Huron Park area.
- Building Resiliency with Developmental Services Clients — Family Services Perth-Huron — Providing social work supports to those in the developmental sector and their families, caregivers and/or supports in an effort to build stronger communities for these individuals and their families.
The United Way of Perth-Huron recently announced they surpassed their latest fundraising goal, bringing in $2,236,904, over six-figures passed their initial target of $2.002 million.
In the wake of the pandemic, the United Way launched the Urgent Needs Funds, which helps those in need pay for bills and groceries.