NEWS RELEASE
UNITED WAY PERTH-HURON
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Volunteer Week happens April 14 to 20 and United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH) is celebrating the passion and commitment of the volunteers who bring so much to the organization.
“We’re proud to acknowledge the incredible people across our region who help make UWPH the strong, 100 per cent local organization it is,” said executive director Ryan Erb.
“Volunteers contribute to what we do in so many ways, from addressing envelopes, to fundraising in the community to sitting on our Board and committees that work on an incredible variety of pressing issues in the communities we care about. We deeply appreciate every one of our 600-plus volunteers and the time and effort they invest in United Way’s work.”
At the recent Spirit of Community Celebration marking the end of the 2023/24 fundraising campaign, UWPH took time to recognize seven people from across Perth-Huron with Volunteer Spirit awards, in appreciation of the work they did on the organization’s behalf in their regions.
Lee Anne Andriessen (North Perth), Andrea Bernard (Stratford and area), Don Dingwall (St. Marys and area), Tabatha Fisher (Goderich and area), Wendy Haggitt (Southern Huron), Susan Moffat (Board of Directors) and Patricia Smith (Northern Huron) displayed love for their community and dedication to UWPH’s mission of helping ensure vulnerable people across the region have the chance for a brighter future.
For more on each of the volunteer award winners, visit UWPH’s Facebook page during Volunteer Week: facebook.com/UnitedWayPH.
United Way also recognizes outgoing Campaign Co-chairs Rob and Leslie Edney for their work over the past three years. As the organization’s highest profile volunteers, they have been advocates for the organization and helped push the organization to even greater heights.
About United Way Perth-Huron
United Way helps here in the community you care about, tackling #UNIGNORABLE issues including homelessness, mental health and access to services. Thanks to United Way, its partners, and donors, vulnerable people across Perth-Huron have the chance for a brighter future. To show your #LocalLove by donating or volunteering, call 519- 271-7730 or 1-877-818-8867, mail to 32 Erie St., Stratford, ON N5A 2M4 or visit perthhuron.unitedway.ca.
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