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United Way Perth-Huron officially kicks off 20252026 fundraising campaign WENDY LAMOND Independent Reporter
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The United Way Perth-Huron unveiled a 2025-2026 campaign goal of $2,529,770 at the St. Marys Farmers’ Market on Saturday. Pictured from left are campaign co-chair Kristin Sainsbury, co-chair John Wolfe, Pam Zabel, Gwen Bradley, deputy mayor Brogan Alyward, Paul Williams and Al Slater.
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The Town of St. Marys is working toward a potential partnership with the Ontario Aggregate Resources Corporation (TOARC) on the cleanup of industrial waste at the town’s west quarry, part of an overall effort to rehabilitate the site for recreational use. At the town’s special priorities committee meeting, director of public works Jed Kelly and infrastructure services manager Jeff Wolfe presented an update to council on the
progress made at the west quarry, also known as the fishing quarry. The plan to clean up the quarry was approved by council back in February and includes the removal of large concrete pillars and other waste and debris left behind by limestone mining at a cost estimated at nearly $70,000. “One of the big concerns we had was the estimated cost of the rehabilitation of the waste material at the site,” Wolfe said. “We were able to find an industry partner, they’re called TOARC. … They’re a trustee of the Ontario CONTINUED TO PAGE 2
On Saturday, Sept. 20, volunteers with the United Way Perth-Huron were at the St. Marys Farmers’ Market at Milt Dunnell Field to kick off their annual fundraising campaign and unveil a 2025-2026 campaign goal of just over $2.5 million. Campaign co-chairs Kristin Sainsbury and John Wolfe and United Way volunteers were onsite giving away cookies and sharing information before the big reveal. This chapter of the United Way has been helping people in our area since it was established in 1959 and, for years, has lived by its mission statement to improve lives and build community by engaging individuals and mobilizing collective action. “The United Way assists over 40 organizations in Huron and Perth counties,” Wolfe said. “While our goal is ambitious, it is one that helps us fulfil the mandate to help those who need a hand up. We thank all those that have supported and continue to support. Every dollar helps.” Some of the issues the United Way aims to address with the funds it raises each year are discrimination, intimate partner violence, access to service, low income, lack of housing and social isolation. The stats in our area are nothing short of astounding. Last year alone, 190 families and individuals in St. Marys and the surrounding area received counselling, and one in three Ontario children lived in a household that struggled to put food on the table. Rising prices and tariffs have put an increased need and stress on the community and support is needed now more than ever. There is currently an online 50/50 fundraiser with tickets available until Oct. 31. Tickets can be purchased at https://perthhuron.unitedway.ca/50-50draw/. The funds raised through the annual campaign stay local and help reduce poverty, help with housing solutions and support mental health through over 30 programs and services. For more information on the United Way Perth-Huron, the research it conducts, volunteer opportunities and upcoming fundraising events, visit perthhuron.unitedway.ca.
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