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Article content After more than a decade helping newcomers secure employment across Perth and Huron counties, the Multicultural Association of Perth Huron is officially launching a new paid service that will connect employers with newcomers and other vulnerable community members in need of work, and help them navigate and resolve issues in the workplace. With funding through the Canada Summer Jobs program and Employment and Social Development Canada, multicultural association founder Dr. Gezagh...

Multicultural association launches new employment service The Multicultural Association of Perth Huron has recently launched Multicultural Community Services, a paid service meant to connect employers with newcomers and other marginalized community members to create gainful employment and provide the support and tools needed to foster a healthy and productive working relationship. Author of the article: Galen Simmons Publishing date: Jun 01, 2021  •  55 minutes ago  •  2 minute re...

The Multicultural Association of Perth Huron has recently launched Multicultural Community Services, a paid service meant to connect employers with newcomers…

Author of the article: Galen Simmons Publishing date: May 27, 2021  •  1 day ago  •  3 minute read  •  The Multicultural Association of Perth Huron has recently formed an inclusion and diversity committee aimed at helping marginalized residents from across Perth, Huron and Wellington counties. From left are committee members and volunteers Steve Landers, Christian Shingiro, Dr. Gezaghn Wordofa and Hira Dhariwal. Galen Simmons/Postmedia Network SunMedia Article content A new co...

The Multicultural Association of Perth Huron has launched a new inclusion diversity committee to help marginalized members of society from Perth, Huron and…

Author of the article: Scott Nixon Publishing date: Apr 29, 2021  •  April 29, 2021  •  1 minute read  •  The Multicultural Association of Perth Huron (MAPH) is rolling out the red carpet for those who need free rides to and from COVID-19 vaccine clinics. Pictured are MAPH founder Dr. Geza Wordofa, left, and volunteer Hira Dhariwal. Photo by Scott Nixon /jpg, LA Article content EXETER – Those who are accessing the Multicultural Association of Perth Huron (MAPH) for free ride...

Those who are accessing the Multicultural Association of Perth Huron for free rides to get their COVID-19 vaccines are literally getting the red carpet…

After months of tireless work the United Way of Perth Huron wrapped up their fundraising campaign. Usually a big event is held featuring speakers, a meal, and 300 plus people, but COVID-19 moved everything online. Campaign Co-Chairs Martin and Kathryn Ritsma announced the record breaking amount raised from their home.     This year the United Way produced numerous videos for their social media channels to highlight how money raised stays local and showcased some stories of those who have bene...

Article content Volunteers with the Multicultural Association of Perth Huron are literally rolling out the red carpet for area residents who are eligible and want to receive a COVID-19 vaccine but don’t have transportation to a local clinic. Over the past two weeks, multicultural association founder Dr. Gezaghn Wordofa and his team of volunteers have been ensuring area residents can make it to their vaccine appointments by offering free and safe rides to and from the clinics in Huron, Perth, ...

After months of tireless work the United Way of Perth Huron wrapped up their fundraising campaign.  Usually a big event is held featuring speakers, a meal, and 300 plus people, but COVID-19 moved everything online.  Campaign Co-Chairs Martin and Kathryn Ritsma announced the record breaking amount raised from their home last night.