Archive for February, 2018

We are #SoClose – only 5% from Goal.

February 27th, 2018

All the workplace campaigns, individual donations, community events, chilli competitions and barbecues have led to some exciting news for United Way Peterborough & District. Neil Morton, 2017 Campaign Chair, and Jim Russell, CEO, are thrilled to announce that with the generous support of the community United Way Peterborough is only $99,000 from goal. Neil Morton […]

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Tampon Tuesday

February 14th, 2018

Date: Tuesday, March 6, 2018 Time: 5:30-7:30pm Venue: The Junction (251 George St. above Riley’s in  Peterborough) Click here to join the FaceBook event page! Tampon Tuesday is a unique way to gather with others in your community to network, socialize & go with the flow. Everyone is encouraged to bring menstrual hygiene products to […]

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Neighbourhood Funding – Call for applications

February 6th, 2018

UWP Neighbourhood Funding – Call for applications Now Open! United Way of Peterborough & District’s (UWP) Neighbourhood Fund provides small, one-time grants to support informal groups of individuals that are working together to improve their neighbourhood or demographic community within the City and County of Peterborough. This funding will support residents to identify solutions and/or […]

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Innovation Funding – Call for applications!

February 6th, 2018

UWP Innovation Funding – Call for applications Now Open! Non-profit organizations play an important role in tackling the problems of a fast-changing society. Through its Innovation Fund, UWP seeks to support nonprofit innovators, whether small or large, to design and/or deliver new initiatives that meet the community priorities identified within this RFP. Projects funded through […]

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$250K (#SoClose) Campaign

February 5th, 2018

Our CEO, Jim Russell sets the stage for our final $250K (#SoClose) Campaign: To date, close to 300 workplaces and over 2000 employees have given to United Way’s 2017 campaign. This community’s ongoing commitment to creating hope and possibility for close to 60,000 people continues to inspire us … and for this we thank you! […]

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This is what your donation looks like: Confidence

February 5th, 2018

“I am not a victim. I am a survivor.” Erica was living the carefree, college life in Hamilton when she met him. He was wild and fun… everything you want from a college boyfriend. They started dating and within a couple of months Erica was pregnant. She knew immediately that she was keeping the baby. […]

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