United Way of Perth-Huron
Charities and not-for-profits in Huron and Perth counties can get some funding for local issues they are helping to address.
The United Way of Perth-Huron is providing up to $20 thousand for one year for projects developed by registered Canadian charities, incorporated not-for-profits or qualified donees that are planning to, or already deliver, social and community services in Perth and/or Huron.
“The New Initiative Grant program is a great opportunity for community organizations,” said UWPH Director of Governance and Community Impact Megan Partridge.
“It’s a way to respond to emerging needs, test service models, support smaller projects and help pilot new ones.”
Several Huron County programs have received funding through the New Initiatives Grant, including:
- 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.
Expressions of interest can be submitted to UWPH until November 4.
Submissions will be reviewed based on eligibility requirements and organizations will be notified whether or not their initiative has been approved to move on to the full application stage.
Full applications are then submitted by November 25th.
For more details visit perthhuron.unitedway.ca, call 519-271-7730 ext. 225 or email mpartridge@perthhuron.unitedway.ca.