United Way Peterborough & District is part of a national network of local community experts. We aim to empower everyone to improve lives and build strong communities. Founded in 1941, we are governed by a volunteer Board of Directors. Our staff and volunteers bring together people and organizations in the private, public and social sectors throughout the City and County of Peterborough to meet community needs and tackle complex social issues. Our network of 20 partner agencies are local charities in the community that focus on the persistent social issues such as homelessness, domestic violence, mental health, unemployment, addiction and more. These local agencies can be relied on during times of stability and crisis, providing thousands of people with much needed support, close to home.

Our work consists of extensive research to identify the social issues in our community that need attention to make a better life for all. We lead and facilitate conversations on these issues, and we have powerful partnerships with businesses, government, unions and donors. Through this process, we’re able to invest community donations where they will have the most impact to build a stronger and healthier community for us all.

Board & Staff Contacts: Contact United Way Peterborough

Partner Agencies: Our Partner Agencies

Current & Past Funding Opportunities: Apply For Funding

Reports & Financial Statements: Reports

Frequently Asked Questions: FAQs

Our Charitable Registration Number is: 10545 4482 RR0001

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🧥🧣🧤Our annual Coats for Community drive is underway!🧤🧣🧥
Did anyone else see snow fall in Peterborough this afternoon? We’re collecting gently used coats, blankets, gloves and other warm winter gear in collaboration with @path_ptbo to help keep our neighbours warm heading into this winter season. 
If you have been meaning to donate, tomorrow’s a perfect day to drop by @path_ptbo 
📍385 Lansdowne Street Easy 
🗓️Saturdays 9AM-3PM | Wednesdays 10AM-3PM
Questions? ☎️ (705)-775-7284. 
Every donation counts❤️
The United Way Ultimate Burger Battle starts THIS SATURDAY NOVEMBER 1st 🍔🔥!
At our press conference this morning, we asked some of our Burger Ambassadors to dream up their Ultimate Burges in preparation for this month! You can taste along with them at our 8 participating restaurants across Peterborough and the County all November long. 
Every BITE gives BACK - $2 from every burger sold support our work building community and changing lives❤️!
🧣Do you have gently used winter gear? Help our community stay warm this season by donating to Coats for Community. @unitedwayptbo and @path_ptbo are proud to partner once again to help our neighbours face the winter months with dignity and warmth.🧣
📍Drop off at PATH: 385 Lansdowne St. E
🗓️Every Wednesday (9AM-3PM) and Saturday (10AM-3PM) until May 2026.
Still reminiscing on Campaign Launch 2025🥹! Learn more about contributing to your 2025-2026 Community Campaign at the link in our bio.
Our office will be closed on Monday, October 13 and will reopen on Tuesday, October 14. Have a safe and restful long weekend.
Sneak peak at the cutest new holographic stickers for the Campaign trail! Designed in house by our team and manufactured locally by @renegadeapparel 
Perks of running a workplace campaign? Supporting our amazing community AND receiving stylish stickers 😎. 
Reach out for more information and to learn how to get involved with this year’s Community Campaign and help us reach our goal of $1.6 million!
🍦Two scoops are better than one, and so is your impact this year thanks to our matching program!
Your donation can go twice as far this year thanks to our Double Your Difference match challenge! 
✨ New donors: your gift will be matched 100%
✨ Returning donors: increase your gift by 10% or more and the extra will be matched, too! 
Together, we can double the difference for our community and help reach our 2025-26 Community Campaign goal of $1.6 million! ❤️
📲Click the link in our bio to explore the different ways you can give. 
#BuildingCommunity #DoubleYourDifference #UnitedWayPTBO
No tricks here - just treats! 
Run (don’t walk) to grab your tickets for our FIRST EVER monthly 50/50 draw, province wide! 
🎟️Tickets can be found at the link in our bio🎟️
First draw happens on Halloween, Friday October 31! 
Win big. Give back. Change lives.
We may be “short staffed” sometimes, but our community always rises tall together😉! Thank you to everyone who joined us at Campaing Launch last week, your support makes all the difference. And a huge thank you to @zoee_am46 for the amazing centrepieces. #BuildingCommunity
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