It's cold out there. The Coldest Night of the Year is a covid-safe, family-friendly walk to raise money for charities serving people experiencing homelessness, hurt, and hunger. Walk with us #UnitedApart on February 20-28 2021 – there’s a place for everyone!
Stratford/Perth Shelterlink provides Perth County youth ages 16-24, who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless, with shelter, basic needs, support, community aid and advocacy services. For more information visit shelterlink.org or call 519-272-2294.
In September of 2020, 107 individuals identified themselves as experiencing homelessness in Stratford, St. Marys and Perth County, with 97 of those experiencing chronic homelessness. Given that it’s estimated 80 per cent of homelessness is hidden, many more local people are likely facing this issue on a daily basis.
February 20th-28th, we will be hosting and participating in The Coldest Night of The Year which is a 2k or 5k walk of your choice. Please join us by putting in a team, collecting pledges and walking with us.
This will be a fun event for families, work teams, sports teams, youth groups, church groups, corporations, businesses and other not-for-profits.
Let's show Perth County's homeless youth our warmth!
United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH) invites you to walk with us on February 20th, 2021 to help the homeless, the hungry and the hurting. Walk to support the Urgent Needs Fund (UNF) supporting families and individuals who are living paycheque to paycheque with little to no buffer against life’s challenges. They’re some of our most resilient community members, but one emergency can create a crisis that’s hard to recover from.
Walk to support our youth through early intervention counselling, counselling for youth who witness domestic violence and community support for youth who are homeless.
Susan Faber Director, Resource Development and Communication
Toll Free 1.877.743.3413 / Phone 5192717730
Email sfaber@perthhuron.unitedway.ca