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United Way Perth-Huron stepping up to help LGBTQ+ community feel included

The United Way Perth-Huron says it wants to support local diversity, equity, and inclusion.

As part of its 2022/23 Annual Campaign, the UWPH says it’s working to raise funds for the Stratford Pride Community Centre.

Organizers behind the SPCC say it is a safe space for the Perth-Huron LGBTQ+ community to share social, educational, and health-related issues.

It also offers resources for local businesses that want to broaden connections with LGBTQ+ customers and employees.

Locally, the UWPH says a lack of programs and services for the LGBTQ+ population has resulted in increased social isolation and poor mental and physical well-being.

SPCC President Bruce Duncan Skeaff says, “The United Way’s support is crucial to our goal of providing social and health supports and services for the LGBTQ+ population where none existed before.”

You can click here to learn how you can support the campaign.

Casey Kenny
Casey Kenny
A graduate of the Broadcast Journalism Program at Loyalist College, Casey has worked in newsrooms across the country for 20 years. Stops along his radio adventure include Ottawa, Calgary, Vancouver, North Bay, Stratford and now Kemptville. Casey is also a veteran play-by-play announcer and is the Voice of the Kemptville 73's Hockey Team. A proud uncle of eight nieces and nephews, Casey is happy to call Kemptville home now.

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