Thursday
July 07
2016

4th Annual Paint the Town Red Kick Off Event

On the rooftop patio of Riley’s today, Jim Russell CEO of United Way of Peterborough and District was joined by Campaign Chair Gwyneth James, Paint the Town Red founder Michael VanDerHerberg, and Riley’s owner Jim Kakouros. With the beautiful panorama view in the background, the quartet announced the launch of the 4th annual Paint the Town Red event.

On Wednesday July 13th,  21 participating local restaurants will be donating 25% of their daily sales to support the work of United Way to build a better future for everyone.

Says James, “You can tell the strength of a community by the number of its businesses that support social services organizations – a sector embodied by the United Way. Judging by the number of restaurants participating in Paint the Town Red, we are a very caring community and should be proud. My heartfelt thanks to all of them.”

Michael VanDerHerberg, the originator of the Paint the Town Red initiative added “when I think of Peterborough, the generous hearts, the passion to be inclusive, and the importance of breaking bread together, I thought it was a perfect partnership to have the restaurant community collaborate with the proud work of United Way in strengthening  the place where we live.”

Last year’s day of feting and feasting raised close to $10,000.00 and Riley’s in their inaugural year raised the second most money. Jim Kakouros stated, ““We are excited to join our neighbouring establishments and again be part of such a great local event.  Our community is very important to us at Riley’s and we’re proud to be supporting the United Way Peterborough.”

 

Come Dine on July 13th at one of the 2016 Participating restaurants:

Apollo Grill

Ashburnham Ale House

Black Honey Dessert and Coffeehouse

BrickHouse Craft Burger Grill

Brio Gusto Restaurant & Wine Bar

Cosmic Charlie’s Café

Dolce Vita Resto

Electric City Gardens

Kawartha Dairy – scooped ice cream only

La Hacienda Mexican Restaurant

Marty Moos

Natas Café

Night Kitchen

Olde Stone Brewing Company

Planet Bakery

Rare Grill House

Riley’s

Sam’s Place

Silver Bean Café

Soupcon Bistro

St Veronus

Follow us @UnitedWayPtbo and help spread the red #PaintPtboRed

Join the event group and invite your friends on Facebook: Paint The Town Red – Facebook Event

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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 Leo🐶) for your leadership, generosity, and commitment to building a stronger Peterborough. We can’t wait to work together for an incredible Day of Caring 2026!

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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 Leo🐶) for your leadership, generosity, and commitment to building a stronger Peterborough. We can’t wait to work together for an incredible Day of Caring 2026!

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.

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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.

🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ 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.

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🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ 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.

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!

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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.

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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

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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

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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.

🧡

#MMIWG2S

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Today we honour and remember missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, and Two-Spirit people. We listen. We learn. We reflect. We act. 🧡 #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.

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✨ 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.
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