Stratford Perth Community Foundation is the latest organization to certify as a living wage employer.
The Perth-Huron living wage of $22.75 per hour reflects the local cost of living and is calculated annually using local data.
Ryan Erb, Executive Director of United Way Perth-Huron, said in a media release that part of a building a stronger region is ensuring workers are paid a living wage so they can take part in community life.
“We appreciate the foundation’s commitment to their employees and the place we call home.”
The community foundation works with donors to create legacies that leave a lasting imprint on their community for generations to come.
The foundation operates with a forever model. Donations are pooled and invested with earned income distributed as grants to local community service organizations.
“Central to the community foundation movement is a shared vision that no one is left behind,” said Heidi Culliton, Executive Director, Stratford Perth Community Foundation.
Culliton said the living wage certification upholds the foundation’s ongoing commitment to providing employees with fair and competitive pay for their important work.
“We believe that when individuals thrive, communities become more resilient and connected.”
The living wage considers the living expenses of a weighted average of family types including a family of four, a single parent and school aged child, and a single adult, once government transfers and deductions were considered. Everyday expenses in the calculation included food, housing, utilities, clothing, childcare and transportation.
