Wednesday
July 23
2025

Backpacks For Success Summer 2025 Locations

Since the Backpacks for Success program launched locally in 2003, United Way Peterborough & District has provided more than 12,886 backpacks containing grade-appropriate school supplies to local youth in Kindergarten through Grade 12 who are financially vulnerable. Thanks to your support, last year ALL requests from our school communities of KPR and PVNCC District School Boards were provided with 496 backpacks being distributed to local students and new Canadians!

Did you know that locally 2,895 children and youth age 17 and younger live in poverty? Our economically vulnerable must make impossible choices every day…choosing between paying rent, paying bills or buying groceries.  September brings an additional financial stress for these families, back to school shopping for all of the basic tools that will contribute to their child’s success.

Show your support and help students start the 2025-2026 academic year with all the supplies they need to succeed.

Learn more or become a sponsor: Backpacks for Success – United Way Peterborough United Way Peterborough

Drop Off Supplies At Any Of These Locations Before August 14th

Auto Connect Sales

1175 Lansdowne St W, Peterborough, ON K9J 7M2
Monday – Friday 9am-6pm, Saturday 9am-4pm

Peterborough County

470 Water St, Peterborough, ON K9H 3M3
Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm

Cavan Monaghan Library – Bruce Johnston Branch

2199 Davis Road, Cavan Monaghan, ON K9J 0G5
Tuesday: 10-7
Thursday: 10-5
Saturday: 10-3

Cavan Monaghan Library -Millbrook Branch

1 Dufferin Street, Millbrook, ON L0A 1G0
Tuesday: 10-7
Wednesday: 10-5
Thursday: 10-5
Friday: 10-5
Saturday: 10-3

Otonabee South Monaghan Libraries – Keene Branch

3252 County Road 2, Keene, ON
Tuesdays: 11-7
Thursdays: 11-7
Saturdays: 11-4

Otonabee South Monaghan Libraries – Stewart Hall Branch

1490 Matchett Line/Wallace Point Rd.
Wednesdays: 3-8
Saturdays: 12-4

Otonabee South Monaghan Libraries – Bailieboro Branch

199 Hwy. #28, Bailieboro, ON
Tuesdays: 11:00-6:30
Saturdays: 11:00-4:00

Peterborough Child and Family Centres

201 Antrim St. Peterborough, ON; Lakefield and Norwood programming Spaces

Trent Valley Literacy Association

825 Chemong Rd, Peterborough, ON K9H 5Z5
Monday: 9–4:30
Tuesday: 9–8
Wednesday: 9–4:30
Thursday: 9–4:30
Friday: 9–1

Swish

2060 Fisher Drive, Peterborough ON, K9J 8N4
Monday: 8:00-5:00
Tuesday: 8:00-5:00
Wednesday: 8:00-5:00
Thursday: 8:00-5:00
Friday: 8:00-5:00
Saturday: 8:00-5:00
Sunday: 8:00-5:00

Kawartha Credit Union

1905 Lansdowne St W Unit D1, Peterborough, ON K9K 0C9
Tuesday: 9:30–5
Wednesday: 9:30–5
Thursday: 9:30–6
Friday: 9:30–6

Gerri’s Arts & Crafts

360 George St N, Peterborough, ON K9H 7E7
Tuesday: 10–5
Wednesday: 10–5
Thursday: 10–5
Friday: 10–5
Saturday: 10–4
Monday: 10–5

Brant Basics

296 George St N, Peterborough, ON K9J 3H2
Monday-Friday: 9-5

Kawartha Downs Events

1382 County Rd 28, Fraserville, ON L0A 1C0
Daily: 10am-12am

Boston Pizza – Peterborough Crossing

821 Rye St, Peterborough, ON K9J 6X1
Daily: 11am-2am

Boston Pizza – Portage Place

1164 Chemong Rd, Peterborough, ON K9H 7J6
Daily: 11am-2am

Donations Are Also Accepted At Our Office: https://www.uwpeterborough.ca/contact-our-team/

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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❤️.

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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

Today we celebrate World Day of Social Justice alongside people and organizations in our communities that work towards equality.

Together, we can build a future where everyone has the chance to thrive ❤️

🔗 Click the link in our bio to learn more.

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Today we celebrate World Day of Social Justice alongside people and organizations in our communities that work towards equality. Together, we can build a future where everyone has the chance to thrive ❤️ 🔗 Click the link in our bio to learn more.

🚨 CURRENT JACKPOT: $1,370 🚨

The clock is ticking on United Way Peterborough & District’s monthly 50/50 and you don’t want to miss out!

⭐️ February 26th is the big draw, so make sure you get your tickets using the link in our bio or visit us in person at the United Way Office.

Every ticket you purchase in our monthly 50/50 gives you the chance to win big and invest meaningfully in your local community. Together, we can make an impact and build community right here at home.

🎟️ Get your tickets today!

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🚨 CURRENT JACKPOT: $1,370 🚨 The clock is ticking on United Way Peterborough & District’s monthly 50/50 and you don’t want to miss out! ⭐️ February 26th is the big draw, so make sure you get your tickets using the link in our bio or visit us in person at the United Way Office. Every ticket you purchase in our monthly 50/50 gives you the chance to win big and invest meaningfully in your local community. Together, we can make an impact and build community right here at home. 🎟️ Get your tickets today!
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