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August 28
2025

2025 Neighbourhood Fund Recipients

2025 Neighbourhood Fund Recipients

Peterborough, ON – United Way Peterborough & District is proud to announce the recipients of its 2025 Neighbourhood Fund grants. This year, the fund received an overwhelming response with 27 applications requesting over $100,000 in support. After a thorough review process, 11 projects were selected to receive a total of $30,000 in funding.

The Neighbourhood Fund supports grassroots, community-led initiatives that foster connection, inclusion, and belonging across the city and county. These projects are made possible thanks to the generosity of local donors who believe in the power of neighbours helping neighbours.

2025 Neighbourhood Fund Grant Recipients (Project/Event Name):

Big Sing Nogojiwanong-Peterborough ($2240)
BIPOC Youth Environmental Justice Program ($4200)
Building Community Through Creative Recycling & Reuse ($3900)
Diwali 2025 ($4000)
Healing Through Gardening ($900)
Lakefield Pride Picnic ($1500)
Neighbourhood Welcome & Inclusion Project ($1050)
Neighbourhood Winter Gatherings ($2200)
Peterborough Volunteer Appreciation Day ($5000)
The Community Table ($2010)
Ukrainian Cultural Events ($3000)

“These projects reflect the incredible creativity, diversity, and warmth of our community, it is amazing how far a little bit of money can go in building community” said Jim Russell, CEO at United Way Peterborough & District. “We’re honoured to support initiatives that bring people together and build stronger, more inclusive neighbourhoods. It’s not about the best grant writer, it’s about finding groups that really connect with their neighbourhood” added Nancy Fischer, Chair of the Community Impact Committee.

The Neighbourhood Fund is entirely supported by community donations. As we celebrate this year’s recipients, we also look ahead to our 2026 Campaign Launch on Thursday, September 25, where we’ll continue to raise funds to support local impact.

For more information about the Neighbourhood Fund or to donate, visit unitedwayptbo.ca.

Media Contact:

Tonya Kraan, Director of Community Impact
tkraan@uwpeterborough.ca
705-742-8839 x30

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From the Campaign trail to the quiet in-between moments. A look back at a year that’s shaped us. As we step into our 85th year, we’re carrying it all forward ❤️.

🌸 It’s time to break the stigma.

Menstrual health matters and access to products and education should never be a barrier.

Through the Period Promise campaign, United Way Peterborough & District is working to address period poverty in our communities.

On Menstrual Hygiene Day, we call for dignity, access, and inclusion for all.

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🌸 It’s time to break the stigma. Menstrual health matters and access to products and education should never be a barrier. Through the Period Promise campaign, United Way Peterborough & District is working to address period poverty in our communities. On Menstrual Hygiene Day, we call for dignity, access, and inclusion for all. #MenstrualHygieneDay

📬 It’s that time of year again!

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📬 It’s that time of year again!

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.

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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
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