Thursday
July 11
2019

Kicking off the 7th Annual Paint the Town Red event!

Today near the Hunter Street alley, Jim Russell CEO of United Way of Peterborough & District was joined by Campaign Chair, David Goyette, along with a variety of participating restaurants to announce the launch of the 7th annual Paint the Town Red event. Last year’s event raised over $16,000 bringing the total to over $75,000 since 2013.

On Wednesday July 17th, a record-breaking 34 participating restaurants will be donating 25% of their daily sales to support United Way Community Campaign.

Says Goyette, “I am thrilled be part of Paint the Town Red this year and even more excited to see restaurants in the County of Peterborough participating for the first time including: Jack’s Restaurant in Lakefield and Rallis Burger Family Restaurant in Bridgenorth.”

 United Way Development Officer and Event Coordinator, Erica Richmond says “This is truly my favourite event of the year. I believe that food has the power to bring people together and this is consistently demonstrated during this event as community members support local businesses who are supporting our community. It’s a full circle of support bound together by food, conversation and local love.”

Let’s show our local restaurants how much we appreciate their generosity – visit them on July 17th and while you’re there, share your experience on social media, using the hashtag #PaintPtboRed.

For a full list of participating restaurants, see below or please visit: https://www.uwpeterborough.ca/event/paint-the-town-red-2/

2019 Paint the Town Red Participating Restaurants

Amandala’s

Ashburnham Ale House

BE Catering

Black Honey

The Boardwalk Board Game Lounge

Chick-a-biddy Acres (Wednesday Market)

Cora Peterborough

Cork & Bean

Dodrio Bubble Tea, Anime Cafe & Game Lounge

The Edison

Fresh Dreams

Freshii

Gerti’s

Hunter Street Tavern

Island Cream

Jack’s Restaurant – Lakefield & Peterborough Locations

Kettle Drums

La Hacienda

La Mesita Restaurante

Night Kitchen

The Olde Stone Brewing Company

The Only Café

Pita Pit – George Street

PROVIDENCE

Rallis Burger Family Restaurant

Real Thai Cuisine

Riley’s Pub

Sam’s Place

Silver Bean Cafe

St Veronus

Sunset Grill

Tiny Greens: Vegan Plant Cafe

Turnball Cafe

 

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📬 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.

#IDAHOBIT

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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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