The Music Hall Apartments project has reached its capital campaign goal in less than a year, marking a major milestone for United Way Perth-Huron’s United Housing initiative and North Perth. “The success of the Music Hall Apartments capital campaign really announces to our region that United Housing is here, it’s […]
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A research paper from United Way Perth-Huron’s United Housing initiative warns that municipalities’ growing reliance on non‑permanent shelter systems risks entrenching homelessness rather than resolving it. The Social and Financial Cost of Non‑Permanent Shelter Systems for Addressing Homelessness, written by United Housing Director Kathy Vassilakos and research intern, Maria Erb, […]
Two local businesses have stepped up to support future affordable housing in South Huron. Jayden’s Mechanical and the McCann Group each donated $25,000 to United Way’s efforts to create housing solutions through the United Housing initiative. “We’re proud to support this important work,” said Jayden DesJardine, President of Jayden’s Mechanical. […]
With $529,031 already raised during the capital campaign, United Housing is looking to achieve their goal of $705,000 for the Music Hall Apartments project in downtown Listowel. “Affordable housing is critical to the health and vibrancy of our region,” said Ryan Erb, Executive Director of United Housing and United Way […]
United Housing, part of United Way Perth-Huron, is acquiring Perth Meadows and assuming management of the residence’s operations. “We are excited to acquire Perth Meadows and ensure it will be kept as a not-for-profit entity in perpetuity as originally intended by its founders,” said United Way and United Housing Executive […]
United Housing, a not-for-profit housing corporation launched by United Way Perth-Huron, is excited to announce the initial offering of community bonds for the Music Hall Apartments project in Listowel is almost sold out. “We’ve had a great response to our first-ever community bonds offering,” said United Way Executive Director, Ryan […]
HURON COUNTY, Ont. — A consortium of organizations is set to host a one-day housing symposium, in Wingham, Ont., entitled ‘Housing For All.’ Housing industry leaders, municipal government representatives, service providers and residents alike are invited to attend this event, taking place on September 24th, 2025. The Housing For All […]
The local United Way has become a non-profit housing provider. Bill Atwood from the Stratford Beacon Herald, March 06 Distilled to its essence, Ryan Erb’s vision for a prosperous Stratford hinges on improvements to two key “areas of need.” The first, says the United Way Perth-Huron executive director, is making […]
Stratford, ON — United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH) is proud to announce Kathy Vassilakos as the new director of United Housing. “We’re pleased to have Kathy join us,” said Ryan Erb, UWPH executive director. “She brings an incredible breadth of experience and a commitment to public service to this role. We […]
Stratford, ON — It started with a vision to address the lack of housing across Perth-Huron. After a year-and-a-half of planning and work behind the scenes United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH) is officially announcing its United Housing initiative on National Housing Day (November 22). “Looking around we saw an opportunity to […]