United Way Peterborough & District
We’re passionate about creating a stronger, more connected Peterborough and County where everyone feels supported and empowered to thrive.
Throughout the year, we organize events to provide essential items to neighbours seeking support, and to raise awareness for needs across the city and county.
Whether you volunteer, donate, or choose to sponsor, there are so many ways to help strengthen our community and it’s support systems.
Empower everyone to improve lives and build strong communities.
• Demonstrate trust, integrity, respect, inclusivity and transparency
• Energize and inspire volunteerism and volunteer leadership
• Endorse innovation, partnerships and collective action
• Provide non-partisan leadership
• 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 “place at the end of the rapids”. 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.
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.
We’re 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.
📝 Complete the Priority Issues Fund Survey before Tuesday, May 19 at 10:00 a.m. and help shape this work moving forward.
🔗 Link in bio
Thank you to everyone who has already contributed their time, perspectives, and lived experience to this process. We’re excited to continue learning, evolving, and building this work, together!
Happy Mother’s Day 💖
To every mom and mother figure — 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.💥 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!
🔗 Apply today at uwpeterborough.ca
🗓️ Deadline: Wednesday, May 27 at noon
May is Leave a Legacy Month in Canada. It’s about more than a gift, it’s about the future you believe in.
A future where everyone in our community has the support they need to thrive.
Planned giving is a way to carry your values forward and make a difference for generations to come.
Learn more by visiting our website www.uwpeterborough.ca
Today we honour and remember missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, and Two-Spirit people.
We listen.
We learn.
We reflect.
We act.
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#MMIWG2S
✨ Your mental health matters.
This #MentalHealthWeek, let’s nurture our minds and create space for honest conversations.
Need support? Dial 2-1-1 or visit 211.ca to get connected. 💚
You’re not alone.
What a day❤️💪🌱.
Our Garden Box Community Build Day brought together volunteers, partners, and community members to build something truly meaningful, together!
Thanks to the incredible teamwork and generosity of everyone involved, this initiative was a huge success.
From start to finish, it was a reminder of what’s possible when people come together with a shared purpose.
We’re so grateful to our partners @scotiabank, @cityptbo , and @chemonghhbc for helping make this day possible.
And we’re just getting started…
Join us next for Day of Caring on June 26 as we continue to show the power of a community coming together.
Happy 70th anniversary to all of our friends celebrating the Peterborough & District Labour Council🥳.
We are so grateful for all that you do for our communities, and can’t wait to celebrate this momentous occasion alongside you, tonight.
Here’s to another 70 years of a thriving organized labour community here in Peterborough!
Small Investment, BIG Impact. 💛
The Neighbourhood Fund supports local, volunteer-led projects that help make Peterborough communities better.
Get to know your neighbours, give back to your community, and have fun!
🔗 Apply using the link in our bio
🗓️ Deadline: Wednesday, May 27 at noon
Reaching Home: Indigenous Initiatives Applications Are Now Open! 📣
United Way Peterborough & District is excited to announce new, targeted funding opportunities through Reaching Home for Indigenous initiatives.
🔗 Learn more and apply when you visit the link in our bio.
❗ Applications close May 11, 2026.
🌱Garden Boxes are back, and they’re going fast🌱
These beauties are made by local volunteers! Hand-crafted, solid wood garden boxes are available in two sizes:
• Medium 4 ft box – $45
• Large 6 ft box – $65
Built by community, for community, with proceeds supporting programs and services right here across Peterborough City and County.
A very special thank you to our friends @chemonghhbc for generously providing the materials to make this project possible.
Spring has already sprung, and quantities are limited, so if you’ve been thinking about growing your own veggies, herbs, or flowers this season, now’s the time to jump in!
👉 Reserve yours today by emailing: dayofcaring@uwpeterborough.ca, or send us a DM for further details!
@timhortons Smile Cookies in support of our friends @ptbo_humane_society and @5countieskids at the office today!
Enjoy a cookie (and a smile😄) today through May 3 at participating Tim Hortons locations in Peterborough, Lakefield, Bridgenorth and Curve Lake to benefit these two amazing organizations that work hard to support our community!
