United Way Kicks Off Campaign In Huron East
by Bob Montgomery
United Way Perth-Huron will launch their annual campaign next Sunday.
They'll mark the beginning of their fundraising year in Huron East with a campaign launch concert with local band Jellybean Blue, at Seaforth First Presbyterian Church on Goderich Street West on Sunday, September 22 at 7 p.m. United Way Manager of Community Development for North Huron and Huron East, Lisa Harber, says they're looking forward to kicking off the campaign in Seaforth. “It’s a wonderful opportunity to share stories about how the work UWPH does locally helps support vulnerable people, as well as enjoy some great music. Huron East has always been incredibly supportive of United Way and we’re looking forward to building on that support this year and working to help even more individuals and families.”
In addition to the concert, the free event will feature speeches by dignitaries, the announcement of United Way Perth Huron's campaign goal for 2024/25 and information on the new Seaforth Nourish Equal Access Market. The Seaforth Nourish Access Market aims to help mitigate the effects of poverty. The Market will offer wholesale prices on nutritious, local fresh vegetables, fruits and meats to residents facing food insecurity. People can buy what they need, whether that’s a single item or larger quantities. Nourish will provide a dignified and welcoming shopping experience for all members of the community.
UWPH’s needs-based campaign goal aims to continue building on United Way Perth Huron's work addressing pressing local issues through initiatives such as the upcoming Seaforth Equal Access Market, the Urgent Needs Fund, United Housing, research and advocacy.
For more information on UWPH’s work across Perth-Huron, visit perthhuron.unitedway.ca.
