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Uniting to Better Serve Perth and Huron Counties– A successful merger!

In 2009, Huron United Way approached Perth United Way to explore merger opportunities between both organizations. Perth was already offering administrative back office support to Huron, so this seemed like a positive next step. Six months of extensive negotiations, planning, and meetings between both organizations led to a successful merger agreement.

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UNITED WAY OF CANADA – CENTRAIDE CANADA RECOGNISES VOLUNTEERS DURING NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK

OTTAWA, April 18, 2010 - United Way of Canada – Centraide Canada is proud to celebrate this year’s National Volunteer Week. This week recognizes the 12.5 million Canadians who volunteer and last year gave 2.1 billion hours of time, energy, skills and enthusiasm to the benefit of communities across Canada. Tens of thousands of these generous Canadians are regularly engaged with United Ways – Centraides across the country in various volunteer capacities. more...

United Way Toronto announces $109-million achievement

2010 01 22 - Despite the economic uncertainty last year, the people of Toronto demonstrated their compassion and their commitment to improve community conditions with a record fundraising achievement of $109 Million for United Way Toronto. more...

UNITED WAY OF CANADA – CENTRAIDE CANADA SUPPORTS RELIEF EFFORTS IN HAITI

OTTAWA, January 14, 2010 – On the evening of January 12, 2010, a major 7.0 magnitude earthquake hit Haiti. It is the most powerful quake to hit the impoverished country in more than 200 years. more...