Peterborough Performs-Musicians United to End Homelessness:

March 8, 2022: KawarthaNow – Peterborough musicians unite (again) to end homelessness with March 20 concert at Showplace

March 8, 2022: The Peterborough Examiner – Peterborough Performs 2.0 benefit concert for the homeless set for March 20 at Showplace

March 8, 2022: Global News Peterborough – Peterborough musicians unite to help address homelessness

March 9, 2022: PTBO Today – Peterborough Performs 2.0 raising money for United Way to battle homelessness

Our Research:

November 1, 2021: United Way Peterborough publishes 2021 Living Wage Report

December 8, 2020: Rising food prices concerning for Peterborough-area food bank need

November 30, 2020: Hunger report says food bank need still on rise

November 5, 2019: Global News “Living Wage Estimated at $17.63/hour for Peterborough & District.”

November 4, 2019: PTBO Today “United Way Releases Living Wage Report for 2019”

Coats for Kids & Adults Too:

October 30, 2021: Warm for winter thanks to Peterborough’s Coats for Kids

October 26, 2021: United Way and St. Vincent de Paul Team Up to Keep Peterborough Warm With Coats For Kids Program

October 17, 2021: Hundreds of items donated for United Way Peterborough Coats for Kids drive

October 1, 2021:United Way Peterborough launches annual Coats for Kids and Adults campaign

October 11, 2020: Peterborough United Way gathering Coats 4 Kids

September 24, 2019: Global News “Peterborough Coats for Kids Annual Campaign Holding One Day Collection.”

September 24, 2019: Peterborough Examiner “Coat Donations being Collected October 5 for Coats for Kids and Adults Too.”

October 6, 2019: Peterborough Examiner “Warming Up for Winter as Coats for Kids Returns to Peterborough.”

October 10, 2019: Peterborough Examiner “Coats for Kids Could Use More Winterwear Donations This Year.”

October 11, 2019: Peterborough Examiner “Mitts for Kids up for Grabs Oct. 26th at Peterborough Square.”

October 15, 2019: PTBO Today “United Way Still Looking for More Winter Coats.”

October 26, 2019: Peterborough Examiner “Coats for Kids gets Peterborough Ready for Winter.”

Day of Caring:

June 17, 2021: PTBOToday – United Way Celebrating Successful ‘Day of Caring’

June 16, 2021: PTBOCanada – United Way Delivering “Day of Caring” Donations For Students and Shelters

June 16, 2021: KawarthaNOW – Peterborough Community Donates 275 Care Kits to the United Way for People in Need

June 8, 2021: Global News Morning Peterborough – A Day of Caring with the United Way

June 7, 2021: CHEX News Update – Day of Caring

May 31, 2021: Fundraising: Efforts Underway to Collect Necessary Items for Peterborough People in Need 

Emergency Community Support Fund: 

October 5, 2020: Coronavirus: United Way Peterborough offering 2nd round of emergency community support funding

Campaign Launches:

September 29,2021: United Way of Peterborough and District off to a strong start with campaign

September 29, 2020: United Way Peterborough & District launches social media campaign with $5 million goal

September 18, 2019: Global News “United Way Peterborough & District Announces $1.75M Fundraising Goal.”

September 18, 2019: PTBO Today “United Way Sets Sights on $1.75 million Goal.”

September 18, 2019: Peterborough Examiner “Peterborough United Way target for 2019: $1.75M.”

September 23, 2019: Snapd Peterborough “United Way 2019 Campaign Launch.”

April 12, 2019: Extra 90.5 — David Goyette and Jim Russell discuss the 2019 United Way Campaign

Community Events

September 15, 2020: Drive-in concerts aid United Way of Peterborough and District

November 24, 2020: Peterborough Performs for the United Way bringing 15 local music acts to Showplace

November 19, 2019: PTBO Today “Dave Smith United Way Sledge Hockey Challenge brings in about $20,000”

November 12, 2019: Global News “Peterborough-Kawartha MPP hosting sledge hockey tournament to support United Way.”

October 15, 2019: Peterborough Examiner “Timeless Style of Fashion Icons Focus of New Peterborough United Way Event.”

October 23, 2019: Global News “Audrey, Grace, Jackie: A Celebration of Timeless Style” will benefit the United Way of Peterborough & District”

October 26, 2019: Peterborough Examiner “Peterborough United Way Hosts Timeless Style Vintage Fashion Show.”

July 15, 2019: Global News – “Peterborough set to paint the town read this Wednesday”

July 17, 2019: Peterborough Examiner – “Paint the town red benefit for United Way held at 34 Peterborough city, county restaurants” 

Workplace Campaigns 

http://June 18, 2021: Peterborough Examiner – “Trent University staff raise more than $150k in campaign for United Way Peterborough & District”

December 20, 2019: PTBO Today “City of Peterborough Raises over $66,000 for United Way Campaign.”

December 20, 2019: Peterborough Examiner “City of Peterborough employees raise $66, 663 for the United Way Peterborough & District.”

November 22, 2019: Global News “The value of a YES Shelter tour in Peterborough.”

November 22, 2019: Peterborough Examiner “Soupstock laddles up proceeds to United Way of Peterborough & District”

November 13, 2019: Peterborough Examiner “A good day for soup at Fleming College in Peterborough.”

October 31, 2019: Peterborough Examiner “Peterborough Municipal Workers Serve up Halloween Chili for United Way Cause.”

September 12, 2019: Global News coverage of Robinson Place Launch – Including United Way Peterborough CEO, Jim Russell’s discussion of upcoming Campaign Goal.

Community Involvement

October 23, 2019: Peterborough Examiner “East City Condo Builder to Donate to Peterborough United Way as Sales Open.”

September 24, 2019: Peterborough Examiner “Another Butterfly in the Wall: Pollinator Wall Springs up in Peterborough.”

March 8, 2021: City expecting funding soon to create 10 modular housing units on Monaghan Road in Peterborough

March 4, 2021: City considers partnering with United Way on affordable housing

January 7, 2021: Training offered to leaders of non-profit groups in Peterborough area

December 18, 2020: City of Peterborough to apply for affordable housing funding for Monaghan Rd. project

September 10, 2019: Peterborough Examiner “New Campaign Urging Peterborough Area Voters to Consider Social Issues”

September 10, 2019: Global News “Community Organizations launch ‘Care. Hope. Vote!’ Campaign

Opinions

June 29, 2021: Global News “Peterborough City Budget Process Underway”

June 25, 2021: Front Page Friday — “CEO Jim Russell Reflects on Canada Day” 

June 11, 2021: Front Page Friday — “CEO Jim Russell Speaks on Muslim Family Murder in London, ON”

June 4, 2021: Front Page Friday — “CEO Jim Russell on Day of Caring” 

May 28, 2021: Front Page Friday — “CEO Jim Russell Speaks on Upcoming Day of Caring!”

May 21, 2021: Front Page Friday — “CEO Jim Russell Reflects on Victoria Day Lockdown”

May 14, 2021: Front Page Friday — “CEO Jim Russell on International Day of Families”

October 17, 2019: Peterborough Examiner “Jim Russell: What Will the Political Parties do to End Poverty.”

Campaign Cabinet 

August 27, 2020: United Way Peterborough & District announces new Campaign Chair for 2020 campaign

June 6, 2019: Peterborough Examiner – :Peterborough United Way Campaign Cabinet Announced”

June 6 2019: PTBOToday — “The United Way of Peterborough & District unveils the 2019 Campaign Cabinet Team”

Social Posts

🧡 Today we wear orange. In honour of every child who was taken. Every family that was broken. Every survivor who carried the weight of what should never have happened.

Reconciliation is not a moment; it’s a responsibility we carry every day.
United Way Peterborough & District walks alongside Indigenous communities, today and always. #OrangeShirtDay #TruthandReconciliation
Shop the Certified Neighbour Collection online now at the link in our bio. 

A portion of the proceeds directly support your United Way Community Campaign. 

Local pickup in Peterborough available @ricartpromo or shipping options with Canada Post and Purolator!
One week ago, we launched our 2026 Community Campaign! 🎉 

Thanks to Campaign Cabinet member, Trista Greer and @ftlom.inc we have the perfect little recap to relive it. ❤️

There are so many ways to be a Certified Neighbour. 

Want to get involved? Whether you’re a business or an individual there’s a role you can play in supporting our community! 

⬇️ Comment “CERTIFIED” and we’ll send you a DM and share the different ways you can support the Campaign! 

#85YearsUnited and we’re just getting started.
The Certified Neighbour Collection is officially here!

You saw it at our Campaign Launch. You asked about it. And now… you can officially get your own Certified Neighbour swag!

Our first drop is live with many ways to rep your neighbourhood, including:
❤️ the 2-Tone Hat
❤️ the Crewneck Fleece
❤️ the Tote

Check out the online store for yourself to see what else is available. 

The best part? Proceeds from every purchase go directly to supporting United Way Peterborough & District’s Community Campaign. The people, programs and organizations that are working to build a stronger community, together.

🛍️ Shop the colllection through the link in our bio

📤 Local pickup at @ricartpromo or shipping options available via Canada Post & Purolator!

Tag your Certified Neighbours in the comments. Share this post. Show us how you’re sporting yours. And let’s see just how far the Certified Neighbour crew can go!
85 years of caring. 85 years of community. And now, a new goal for the future. 

Today, United Way Peterborough & District celebrated 85 years of bringing people together to create lasting change in our community, and launched our 2026 Community Campaign with a goal of $1,585,000!

Together, we can make sure local people have access to the support, opportunities and resources they need to thrive.

Here’s to 85 years of making a difference, and to what we can accomplish together in the years ahead. 

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Tomorrow is the big day! We’re launching our 2026 Community Campaign. ❤️

We will come together with community leaders, local businesses, supporters and neighbours to celebrate what lies ahead. 

And this year is a big one.

🎉 85 years of United Way in Peterborough & District
🤝 A new campaign led by @_thetiffanyshow 
❤️ New leadership under Jason Seguya
🎯 And tomorrow… we reveal our 2026 campaign goal.
Most importantly, we get to celebrate the people who make this community what it is, and talk about how each of us can show up for our neighbours in the year ahead.

Haven’t grabbed your ticket yet? There’s still time!

📅 Tomorrow, September 17
📍 Healthy Planet Arena
🕛 12:00–1:30 p.m.
🍽️ Hot lunch included
🎟️ $30

Get your ticket today at the link in bio!
We’re just TWO days away! 🎉

And we couldn’t be more excited to have Miskin Law (@miskinlaw) joining us as the Presenting Sponsor of our 2026 Campaign Launch.

For 85 years, United Way Peterborough & District has been bringing people together to create a stronger, more connected community, and we’re kicking off our next chapter with an incredible group of local leaders, businesses and neighbours.

This Thursday, we’ll gather at Healthy Planet Arena to celebrate 85 years of United, welcome our new CEO Jason Seguya, meet our 2026 Campaign Chair Tiffany Arcari (@_thetiffanyshow), and share what’s ahead for this year’s campaign.

📅 Thursday, September 17
📍 Healthy Planet Arena
🕐 12:00–1:30 p.m. | Doors open at 11:30 a.m.
🍽️ Lunch included
🎟️ $30 per person

Have you got your ticket yet? There’s still time to join us!

🎟️ Grab your ticket through the link in our bio.

A huge thank you to the Miskin Law team for helping us kick off this milestone year. We’re so grateful to have you alongside us as we launch the 2026 Community Campaign!
Due to unforeseen circumstances, our office is closed today (Tuesday, September 15). Our team will remain available remotely, and will continue to monitor phones and emails. Thank you for understanding!

We look forward to seeing everyone at Campaign Launch THIS Thursday! Tickets are available online through the link in our bio.
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