Tuesday
May 31
2016

We’re Celebrating 75 Years of Caring!

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David Fell, Board Chair and Gwyneth James, 2016 Campaign Chair of United Way Peterborough & District unveiled a special anniversary logo today on the United Way front lawn on Stewart Street and announced the launch ’75 Years of Caring,’ a year-long celebration of the organization’s 75th Anniversary.

PTW 75th Anniversary Photos

CEO, Jim Russell noted a caring community of volunteers and donors has contributed to the success of the past 75 years, raising over $71 million for our community. “As we embark on this year of celebration, we will reflect on the impact that has been made possible by your support,” said Russell. Throughout the year, United Way will be having several momentous occasions of celebration they would like you to join, a Birthday Party Campaign Launch September 20th and a Celebration in November, among others to be announced.

In addition, some familiar faces were at today’s announcement. Russell introduced, Chair of the 75th Celebration Committee, Len Lifchus. Lifchus served the United Way movement for 25 years, including a decade as CEO, United Way Peterborough from 1999 to 2009, and most recently as CEO, United Way of Burlington and Greater Hamilton, where he retired in 2014. He is thrilled to be working closely with UWP again in this role leading the 75th Celebration, “It’s indeed a pleasure to bring together people from the past that I worked with and celebrate 75 years of making a difference to the city and county of Peterborough,” says Lifchus.

Other members of the 75th Anniversary Celebration Committee include:

  • Janice Abbott, Former staff member for more than 20 years
  • Tom Bennet, Past Campaign Chair and Campaign Cabinet member
  • Pat Hooper, Past Board Chair and Campaign Chair
  • Jennifer MacIssac. Former staff member & Volunteer
  • Rod MacIssac, Past Campaign Chair, Campaign Cabinet member and Finance Committee member for more than 25 years
  • David Martin, Past Board Chair, Campaign Chair, Campaign Cabinet member and Community Impact Committee Chair
  • Brian O’Toole, Past Campaign Chair
  • Shirlanne Pawley-Boyd, Former staff member, Fund Distribution Committee  and Community Impact Committee member

75th Anniversary Celebration Sponsorship Opportunities

The details of the 75th Celebration will be posted here once they are finalized.

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“With happy feet, our goal we’ll meet” - Paul Rellinger, 2026

Learn more about how to get involved with the final push of our Community Campaign at the link in our bio!

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“With happy feet, our goal we’ll meet” - Paul Rellinger, 2026 Learn more about how to get involved with the final push of our Community Campaign at the link in our bio!

Local love, legendary flavour! 🍕

Domino’s Pizza and United Way Peterborough & District are teaming up to deliver the most delicious way to give back this March!

Beginning today, when you make a donation to United Way Peterborough at participating Domino’s Pizza locations, you’ll receive a coupon for a FREE Cheesy Bread. Yep, you read that right you give back to your community and treat yourself to one of Domino’s fan-favourite sides. Total win-win!

Offer ends March 29th, so stop by a participating location to make a donation and get your cheesy bread, today:

📍 Domino’s - 550 Lansdowne St West
📍 Domino’s - 1774 Lansdowne St West
📍 Domino’s - 1091 Chemong Rd

Give back. Dig in. 🍕💙

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Local love, legendary flavour! 🍕 Domino’s Pizza and United Way Peterborough & District are teaming up to deliver the most delicious way to give back this March! Beginning today, when you make a donation to United Way Peterborough at participating Domino’s Pizza locations, you’ll receive a coupon for a FREE Cheesy Bread. Yep, you read that right you give back to your community and treat yourself to one of Domino’s fan-favourite sides. Total win-win! Offer ends March 29th, so stop by a participating location to make a donation and get your cheesy bread, today: 📍 Domino’s - 550 Lansdowne St West 📍 Domino’s - 1774 Lansdowne St West 📍 Domino’s - 1091 Chemong Rd Give back. Dig in. 🍕💙

And that’s a wrap on PTBO Performs VI 🎶🥹! Thank you so much to everyone who made this incredible night possible. More exciting news to come next week❤️.

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And that’s a wrap on PTBO Performs VI 🎶🥹! Thank you so much to everyone who made this incredible night possible. More exciting news to come next week❤️.

We can’t wait to see you tomorrow from 7-11PM @ptboshowplace for PTBO Performs VI! Tickets are still available online and at the box office! See you there 🧡🕺

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We can’t wait to see you tomorrow from 7-11PM @ptboshowplace for PTBO Performs VI! Tickets are still available online and at the box office! See you there 🧡🕺

Every child deserves the chance to succeed. 🏆

Bullying affects schools, homes, workplaces, and the digital world.

United Way Centraides invests $39.1M in kids` emotional wellbeing and partners with communities to empower youth, fostering positive relationships and safe environments where every child can thrive.

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Every child deserves the chance to succeed. 🏆 Bullying affects schools, homes, workplaces, and the digital world. United Way Centraides invests $39.1M in kids' emotional wellbeing and partners with communities to empower youth, fostering positive relationships and safe environments where every child can thrive.

Today our team at United Way Peterborough & District proudly wears pink in recognition of #PinkShirtDay 💗

Thank you to @staplescanada for donating “Be Kind Always” shirts to United Way Centraides across the country, helping remove barriers so everyone can participate in this important day.

Pink Shirt Day is about more than a colour. It’s about creating spaces where people feel seen, heard, valued, and safe. It’s about standing up to bullying and standing up for one another.

We’re grateful to work alongside partners who don’t just talk about belonging — they actively invest in it.
Kindness matters. Inclusion matters. Community matters.

#BeKindAlways

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Today our team at United Way Peterborough & District proudly wears pink in recognition of #PinkShirtDay 💗 Thank you to @staplescanada for donating “Be Kind Always” shirts to United Way Centraides across the country, helping remove barriers so everyone can participate in this important day. Pink Shirt Day is about more than a colour. It’s about creating spaces where people feel seen, heard, valued, and safe. It’s about standing up to bullying and standing up for one another. We’re grateful to work alongside partners who don’t just talk about belonging — they actively invest in it. Kindness matters. Inclusion matters. Community matters. #BeKindAlways

🎨 Sponsor Spotlight: Artist Sponsors 🎨

A huge thank you to our Artist Sponsors.

@2ehome
@cogeco & @yourtvptbo

Their leadership and support helps ensure that our incredibly talented local musicians are fairly compensated for sharing their time, creativity, and artistry with us. 🎶

That means when you join us this Thursday, you’re not only supporting housing and homelessness initiatives in our community, you’re also supporting the artists who make this night so special. 💛

🎟️ Tickets are still available grab yours at the link in our bio and be part of a night that uplifts both community and culture.

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🎨 Sponsor Spotlight: Artist Sponsors 🎨 A huge thank you to our Artist Sponsors. @2ehome @cogeco & @yourtvptbo Their leadership and support helps ensure that our incredibly talented local musicians are fairly compensated for sharing their time, creativity, and artistry with us. 🎶 That means when you join us this Thursday, you’re not only supporting housing and homelessness initiatives in our community, you’re also supporting the artists who make this night so special. 💛 🎟️ Tickets are still available grab yours at the link in our bio and be part of a night that uplifts both community and culture.

Thank you to the mysterious donor who shipped this box of menstrual products to our office for this year`s Period Promise campaign!

Every donation gets us closer to our goal of collecting 25,000 items.

Tap the link in our bio to make a monetary donation, find a list of drop off locations, or learn more about Period Promise. - And feel free to reach out if you`d like to get more involved!

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Thank you to the mysterious donor who shipped this box of menstrual products to our office for this year's Period Promise campaign! Every donation gets us closer to our goal of collecting 25,000 items. Tap the link in our bio to make a monetary donation, find a list of drop off locations, or learn more about Period Promise. - And feel free to reach out if you'd like to get more involved!

🎉 It’s happening THIS THURSDAY! 🎉 PTBO Performs VI returns to @ptboshowplace from 7-11PM

As we count down to the big night, we want to give a huge thank you to our incredible Community Sponsors:
Lancer Electric
@ptbocounty
Herod Financial Services

Your support is helping us shine a spotlight on housing and homelessness initiatives in our community, and making this event possible. 💛

There’s still time to be part of this amazing night out in our community!
🎟️ Grab your tickets at the link in our bio and join us Thursday for an unforgettable evening in support of an important cause.

Let’s celebrate community, and make an impact, together.

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🎉 It’s happening THIS THURSDAY! 🎉 PTBO Performs VI returns to @ptboshowplace from 7-11PM As we count down to the big night, we want to give a huge thank you to our incredible Community Sponsors: Lancer Electric @ptbocounty Herod Financial Services Your support is helping us shine a spotlight on housing and homelessness initiatives in our community, and making this event possible. 💛 There’s still time to be part of this amazing night out in our community! 🎟️ Grab your tickets at the link in our bio and join us Thursday for an unforgettable evening in support of an important cause. Let’s celebrate community, and make an impact, together.

Just a friendly reminder that PTBO Performs returns to @ptboshowplace THIS THURSDAY from 7-11PM! Everybody stay calm… 🎶

Fourteen talented local musicians taking the stage in support of our partners working to address homelessness in our region.

🎫 Tickets are still available at the link in our bio, we’d love to see you there! Secure yours today.

#unitedwayptbo #ptboperforms

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Just a friendly reminder that PTBO Performs returns to @ptboshowplace THIS THURSDAY from 7-11PM! Everybody stay calm… 🎶 Fourteen talented local musicians taking the stage in support of our partners working to address homelessness in our region. 🎫 Tickets are still available at the link in our bio, we’d love to see you there! Secure yours today. #unitedwayptbo #ptboperforms
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