NEWS RELEASE
UNITED WAY
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Thanks to the generosity of Dr. Erin and Mike Heisz, United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH) is excited to announce a charity raffle offering two tickets to see Taylor Swift live in concert in Toronto on November 23. The raffle supports UWPH’s United Housing (UH) initiative, the region's first non-profit housing organization dedicated to developing and operating mixed rental units.
"We are so appreciative of Erin and Mike for providing these two tickets,” said UH Director, Kathy Vassilakos. “We are thrilled to offer local Taylor Swift fans the chance to experience the Eras Tour while supporting a cause that directly impacts our community. Every ticket purchased helps us continue to build on our mission to provide affordable housing solutions for those in need."
"United Housing is a cause that our family passionately supports, recognizing the immense value it brings to our community. We have experienced in our own families and workplaces the difficulties obtaining safe and affordable housing in Perth-Huron and also Grey-Bruce, where we both are from originally. We are so happy that 100 % of the proceeds will help advance this local initiative," said Dr. Erin Heisz. "By making the raffle tickets affordable, we hope to give every Taylor Swift fan the chance to experience an unforgettable concert while also contributing to a truly meaningful cause!"
The two seated floor tickets are in section C3, row 10, and are part of the Karma is My Boyfriend VIP package including four Taylor Swift prints, a commemorative Taylor Swift/Eras Tour VIP tote bag, pin, sticker and postcard set, souvenir concert ticket, and special VIP tour laminate and matching lanyard.
United Way and United Housing would like to extend thanks to all the businesses selling raffle tickets across Perth-Huron: Blowes Stationery, Juno, Junction 56 and the United Centre in Stratford, BK Brand Name Clothing and Gifts and Bakelaar Jewellers in Listowel, Wuerth’s Shoes and All Around the House in Goderich, Wuerth’s Shoes in Exeter, Sun Rayz in St. Marys, Annette’s Treasures and I Want That Bag Consignment in Wingham, Blooms N’ Rooms in Seaforth, and Penny’s and the Pine Café and Bistro in Blyth. Tickets are $10 each. The draw will take place on Wednesday, October 23 at Junction 56 Distillery in Stratford, 45 Cambria Street, starting at 6:30 p.m. The winner will be notified. You must be 18 years of age or older to purchase tickets.
Across Perth-Huron, there are people experiencing homelessness, people escaping violent home situations who can’t afford an apartment, workers who can’t afford to live in the same community as their jobs are located and seniors having to leave their homes who don’t have enough to afford anything in the rental market. UH aims to help address the crisis and work toward a vision of everyone living in housing suitable and affordable to their needs by 2050. To learn more about UH’s work, and to sign up for the newsletter, visit perthhuron.unitedway.ca/unitedhousing.
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