Weβre passionate about creating a stronger, more connected Peterborough and County. A place where everyone feels supported and empowered to thrive.
Throughout the year, United Way Peterborough & District hosts community events that provide essential items to neighbours in need and raise awareness of local needs across Peterborough and County.
Whether you volunteer, donate, or sponsor, there are many ways to support United Way Peterborough & District. You can help strengthen community support systems across our region.
Empower everyone to improve lives and build strong communities.
β’ Demonstrate trust, integrity, respect, inclusivity and transparency
β’ Energize and inspire volunteerism and volunteer leadership
β’ Endorse innovation, partnerships and collective action
β’ Provide non-partisan leadership
β’ Embrace diversity
Everyone in every community has the opportunity to reach their full potential.
Before this area was named Peterborough by settlers, this Anishinaabeg territory was known as Nogojiwanong which is Ojibwa for βplace at the end of the rapidsβ. Nearly 100 years ago, settlers of Canada and seven Michi Saagiig (Mississauga) and Chippewa First Nations signed agreements that became known as the Williams Treaties. Peterborough is located on the Treaty 20 Michi Saagiig (Mississauga) territory, which also includes Curve Lake, Hiawatha, Alderville, Scugog Island, Rama, Beausoleil, and Georgina Island First Nations. We respectfully acknowledge that the Williams Treaties First Nations are the stewards and caretakers of these lands and waters in perpetuity, and that they continue to maintain this responsibility to ensure their health and integrity for generations to come.
The Williams Treaties agreements were intended to be the foundation upon which sovereign peoples would build a common relationship but have led to long-standing disputes on crucial issues such as compensation, settlement, and harvesting. We acknowledge the role of colonialism and responsibilities of settlers in these ongoing conflicts that have resulted in intergenerational traumas and inequities for Indigenous Peoples.
π Pride Season begins!
We celebrate diverse expressions of love, queer joy and chosen familiesm, while continuing the work toward equity and safety for all.
π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈ #PrideMonth
From the Campaign trail to the quiet in-between moments. A look back at a year thatβs shaped us. As we step into our 85th year, weβre carrying it all forward β€οΈ.
πΈ Itβs time to break the stigma.
Menstrual health matters and access to products and education should never be a barrier.
Through the Period Promise campaign, United Way Peterborough & District is working to address period poverty in our communities.
On Menstrual Hygiene Day, we call for dignity, access, and inclusion for all.
#MenstrualHygieneDay
Summer plans? π
Campaign season may officially kick off in the fall, but at United Way Peterborough we stay booked and busy all summer long.
We`d love to have you join us for an event (or two!) and see how you can be a part of meaningful change that lasts year-round.
π² Visit uwpeterborough.ca/community-initiatives/ to learn more
We were thrilled to visit @miskinlaw this morning and are proud to announce Miskin Law as the Presenting Sponsor of Day of Caring 2026 with a generous $5,000 contribution.
Day of Caring brings volunteers and workplaces together to support local agencies and strengthen our community through hands-on impact. Partnerships like this one make it all possible!
Thank you to the whole team at Miskin Law (including LeoπΆ) for your leadership, generosity, and commitment to building a stronger Peterborough. We canβt wait to work together for an incredible Day of Caring 2026!
Let`s take a little trip down memory lane π£οΈ β¨οΈ
Looking back on Day of Caring, we`re certain that it just keeps get better with time. This year, it returns Friday, June 26th and itβs shaping up to be the best one yet!
What is Day of Caring? It`s a one day, volunteer blitz, where local workplaces connect with our partner agencies to help complete projects that might otherwise go unfinished. Over the years, volunteers have helped with painting, gardening, light construction, and so much more.
π² If you`d like to learn more about how you can get involved and make a difference in your community, send us a message OR visit uwpeterborough.ca/day-of-caring/
Our office will be closed today, Monday, may 18th and will reopen tomorrow, Tuesday, May 19th! Have a safe and restful long weekend.
Need support? Dial 211 to connect with a live agent and find assistance with food, housing, healthcare, employment and more.
π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈ Today we stand for love, dignity, and inclusion.
Everyone deserves to live authentically and without fear.
United Way Peterborough & District remains committed to fostering inclusion, advancing equity, and supporting initiatives that uplift 2SLGBTQI+ communities across our region.
#IDAHOBIT
Last week, nearly 60 community members came together at our Solutions Summit to share ideas, build connections, and help shape the future of Reconciliation, Equity, Accessibility, Diversity, and Inclusion (READI) work across Peterborough City & County.
The conversations were thoughtful, honest, and inspiring, and we know there are still more voices to hear.
Weβre now inviting the broader community to help inform how up to $300,000 through our new Priority Issues Fund will be invested over the next 18 months.
Whether you attended the Summit or not, we want your insight.
π Complete the Priority Issues Fund Survey before Tuesday, May 19 at 10:00 a.m. and help shape this work moving forward.
π Link in bio
Thank you to everyone who has already contributed their time, perspectives, and lived experience to this process. Weβre excited to continue learning, evolving, and building this work, together!
Happy Motherβs Day π
To every mom and mother figure β your love and care make our communities brighter.
Do you have an idea to make your community better?
This is your chance to bring it to life.π₯ Apply to the Neighbourhood Fund for the chance to receive a small grant and turn your project into something real.
Every big change starts small and it could all start with you!
π Apply today at uwpeterborough.ca
ποΈ Deadline: Wednesday, May 27 at noon
