The United Way Perth-Huron campaign is rolling into the New Year still a little behind.
Executive Director Ryan Erb says they’ve raised about 60 per cent of the $1.3 million goal. They’re still about 10 per cent behind where they’d like to be.
Erb says there’s one really easy way people can help make up that shortfall:
The United Way supports nearly 50 organizations in Perth and Huron counties.
One of those is the Newcomer & English as a Second Language Programs at the Avon Maitland District School Board. Program coordinator Erin Jones tells us how the money helps:
You can find a complete list of the organizations the United Way supports in our area at its website.