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United Way Perth -Huron
Awards two Youth Grants
United Way, Perth -
Huron has awarded two
Youth Grants for
2016-2017.
The purpose of the
youth grants is to assist
young leaders in address-
ing issues that are impor-
tant to them and their
community. Projects
must have a lead youth
applicant (age 14-25) and
an adult trustee to assist
in the stewardship of
funds.
The Active Minds at
South Huron, has a goal
to erase the stigma
against meptal health
constantly pfresent at the
South Huron District
High School. Mental
Health had been rela-
tively ignored until the
death of a student from
mental illness last Sep-
tember. The grant money
of $900, awarded from
United Way Perth -
Huron, will bring Mental
Health Awareness speak-
ers to the school and
conduct activities and
events to help break the
stigma. Students and
staff will also be taught
proper mental health
awareness, and healthy
ways to maintain mental
health.
South Huron Nerd
Nights, is a regular event
hosted by The Cultural
Collective. The collec-
tive started in January
2016 and has been hold-
ing regular events in a
studio space in Exeter,
however they would like
to expand to the nearby
community of Huron
Park. Nerd Night is an
evening where youth
and community
members can play
board games and social-
ize and have fun in a
safe, public environ-
ment. The Nerd Night
takes place every two
weeks and is open to the
public for free. Funding
of $1,000 from United
Way Perth -Huron will
be used to expand the
South Huron Nerd
Nights to Huron Park,
and continue to ensure
the event is free and
accessible to all.
United Way of Perth -
Huron helps Children
and Youth reach their full
potential. Working
toward ensuring that all
children and youth expe-
rience positive mental
health, well-being and
feel involved with a sense
of belonging in their
community.
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Patti McNamara
After moving here a year and
a half ago I feel as though I've
finally found my "gold at the end
of the rainbow!" It's a beautiful
town full of beautiful people.
My family is proud to be a part
of this wonderful community!
We are blessed! This photo was
taken around Thanksgiving, 2016.
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to show the community their
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your pictures, please email them
to DCoote@postmediacom along
with a short description about
what the scene captured means
to you and what it says about
your Goderich.
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