Celebrating #VolunteerWeek24 and the positive impact individuals can have on their community by giving their time to local organizations!
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THANK YOU to all the incredible people across who help make United Way, and so many other non-profits, strong.
#community#gratitude
❤️✨ We've got a lot to celebrate! ✨❤️
Tonight, we're gathering with partners and donors for our Spirit of Community Celebration, celebrating generosity, impact & positive change.
🌟 Campaign total announcement
🌟 Inspiring stories
🌟 Spirit awards
See you there!👀
❤️Thank you Home & Company for welcoming us into their space for a presentation on our Quality of Life reports, and for their generosity in supporting our campaign. Because of our donors, we are able to help vulnerable local people!
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Quality of Life>> https://t.co/AsXjunsCXM
🔭Faraway, so close!🔍
Like the top of our thermometer, our $2.5 million goal may seem far away, BUT WE CAN DO IT! 🤗
That goal isn't just a number, it's an opportunity to help local people in need.☀️
LET’S CLIMB THIS MOUNTAIN, PERTH-HURON! 🏔️
Give >> https://t.co/PtKpbi03zk
Hey Perth-Huron!
Thank you for helping us make an impact in the community!
⭐So far, we’ve raised +$2.1 million!⭐
As we work towards our $2.5 million goal, let's celebrate the joy giving brings!
Want to help vulnerable local people?
Give >> https://t.co/nu3x4olSWi
7 productions. 70 shows. An opportunity to support your community & enjoy world-class theatre.
The Stratford Festival's Spring Special for United Way Perth-Huron is on now!
$5 from each discounted ticket goes toward our 100% local work.
More details: https://t.co/1smajDMziL
You're invited to join us for our Spirit of Community Celebration!
🌟 Buffet dinner
🌟 Inspiring stories
🌟 Spirit awards & announcement of fundraising total
📅 March 21st
🕕 Cocktails @ 6 pm Ceremonies begin @ 6:30 pm
📍 Best Western Plus, The Arden Park Hotel in Stratford
WOW! Grateful to all who were part of #cnoy24 in Exeter, Goderich, North Perth, St. Marys, Stratford, and Wingham 💙🤍💛
In total:
💙 Over $503K raised (so far)
💙 1,209 Walkers
💙 5,597 donors (and climbing)!!!
💙 89 Sponsors
💙 + many Volunteers
You're amazing!
🍺 Black Swan Brewing Co.'s ❤️Local Love Cream Ale ❤️ is still available!
When you buy a can, 50¢ goes to United Way's annual campaign.
THANK YOU, Black Swan, for "brewing up" a unique way to give back to the community!! 👍
Get yours today before it's gone.
🌟 Gratitude Alert! 🌟
Shoutout to Huron Perth Public Health! 🙌 We can't thank them enough for supporting United Way. 🚀
With this contribution we're one step closer to our campaign goal!
Thank you for making a difference! 🌟 #Grateful#CommunitySupport#MakingADifference
2 DAYS to go! Let's celebrate our top CNOY teams by community:
💙 Stratford: The Sweet Samuels
💙 St. Marys: T.E.A.M.
💙 North Perth: Ward & Uptigrove
💙 Exeter: Grand Bend Winter Walkers
💙 Goderich: Bernie's Bunch
💙 Wingham: Wingham Walkers
Join>> https://t.co/o9gZkzBlJR
Ready to make meaningful change in your community & have fun? Sign up for the ❄️Coldest Night of the Year ❄️and raise funds for local programs and services helping those facing hurt, hunger, and homelessness.
💻 Register ➡️https://t.co/o9gZkzBlJR
🤝 Fundraise
👟 Walk!
👏THANK YOU👏 to McCann Redi-Mix for their $25k donation in support of our United Housing initiative! Housing is a pressing need in Perth-Huron, and we appreciate Redi-Mix’s support of our work.
More on United Housing>> https://t.co/k9xwla2Umy
Our Social Research and Planning Council 's Quality of Life reports are a deep dive into what our region does well, the issues we face, and what we can all do to strengthen the place we call home.
Want to read more? >> https://t.co/xfaQo9tK6V
Feb. 22, 10 to 11:30 a.m.
Non-profits are facing challenges. Workers are harder to find & keep, & demand for services is growing. There’s a common denominator: the cost of housing. Learn more about United Housing & how your organization could help.
More>> https://t.co/84qL9lZKuc
THANK YOU to the Huron County OPP for donating proceeds from their bake sale to United Way Perth-Huron. That's a whole lot of baking (and eating) in support of our work on behalf of vulnerable people! #carbsforacause 🍪🥐🥨🧁🍩
We ❤️ our caring community! THANK YOU to Goodwill Industries and their customers in Stratford for raising $1,565--you're amazing! Every dollar raised helps ensure vulnerable people have access to the programs and services they need in the place they call home. #LocalLove
Welcome our new Director of United Housing !
Many of you may know Kathy Vassilakos from Stratford City Council, but her commitment to community building goes much deeper; working across municipalities & provincially. We can't wait to get to work!
More>> https://t.co/eZgiaOWobo
In December, Rod Beattie performed A Christmas Carol at the The Stratford Perth Museum, and Rod and his brother Doug decided to donate proceeds to the Museum and our Urgent Needs Fund!
THANK YOU to Rod and Doug Beattie, the Museum, and everyone who bought tickets!
THANK YOU to the Livery Yard for the $340 donation from their "Songs for a Winter's Night" concert last Saturday; featuring Steve Rae and the Pony Man Band.
Admission was free, but patrons gave in support of Shelterlink Youth Services and the Stratford Connections Centre! 🙂