Investing for Impact: the unignorable reality
Maria Gomez is inherently aware of the extraordinary challenges of raising a family on a single household income. It brings meaning to the expression, “balancing on a tightrope.” According to Peterborough Public Health, poverty is sitting too comfortably at 12.6 percent in the city centre, and 9.1 percent in the county and area. Most notably, women and youth experience poverty at a higher proportion.
When you take in to consideration that Statistic Canada has identified the low income measurement in 2013 for a two adult family with two children residing in a rural community sits at $41, 866, it really shines a blaring light on the fact that still many equivalent households in Peterborough are well below the line at just over $35,000.
It is for this reason that I feel compelled to invest time and effort in a charity that has proven to support those truly in need in our community.
The United Way is THE charity that makes important matters #unignorable
![🎉 85 years of showing up for our community, and we’re just getting started!
We’re so excited to be officially kicking off the 2026 United Way Peterborough & District Community Campaign NEXT WEEK and we’re incredibly grateful to have Miskin Law (@miskinlaw) joining us as our Presenting Sponsor!
Thank you to the Miskin Law team for believing in our community, supporting our work, and helping us celebrate this pretty incredible milestone. We’re so lucky to have partners who show up alongside us to build community.
With new leadership, an incredible Campaign Chair in Tiffany Arcari (@_thetiffanyshow), and so many exciting opportunities to get involved, 2026 is shaping up to be a BIG year.
🎟️ Join us for our Campaign Launch on Thursday, September 17 at Healthy Planet Arena! Tickets are just $30 and include lunch, plus an afternoon of celebration, connection and excitement for what’s ahead.
👉 Get your tickets today, available at the link in our bio.
Here’s to 85 years of caring for our community, the people who make it possible, and the next chapter ahead.
Meet Leo.
We’re told he’s very involved in the sponsorship process.
His official recommendation? Buy your Campaign Launch tickets. 😂🐾 [link in bio]](https://www.uwpeterborough.ca/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png)
