New Horizons Federal Funding for Seniors

United Way Peterborough & District Deploys Federal Funding to Assist Isolated and Rural Seniors Affected by COVID-19

Peterborough, Ontario (May 13, 2020) – On Sunday March 29, 2020 the Prime Minister announced $9 million to support vulnerable seniors at risk to the COVID-19 Crisis, funded by the Government of Canada’s New Horizons for Seniors Program.

Drawing on its knowledge of the community and in consultation with the City, Public Health, Age Friendly Peterborough, United Way Peterborough & District is very pleased to announce that $58,054 will be distributed to Community Care Peterborough to expand existing services for rural and isolated seniors in Peterborough County.

“Specifically, this investment will focus on expanding our successful food voucher and delivery program initiative that we first launched in Trent Lakes earlier this spring,” says Danielle Belair Executive Director of Community Care Peterborough. “It will allow us to expand this program to the communities of Apsley, Ennismore, Havelock, Lakefield, Millbrook and Norwood so that we can meet the needs of rural seniors who are feeling the isolation effects of COVID.  It will also help them with maintaining basic needs such as food, cleaning, and procurement of hygiene products.”

“While physical distancing is essential to protecting seniors from COVID-19, it risks isolating them from their community. That is why the Government of Canada is proud to work with United Way Canada to help support the needs of seniors during this difficult time. By using local expertise, this funding will help provide support tailored to the unique, local needs of seniors across the country. As we work together to flatten the curve and slow the spread of the virus, the government is supporting Canadians every step of the way.” ~ The Honorable Deb Schulte, Minister of Seniors

United Way CEO Jim Russell praises the rapid response of the Government during this time of crisis stating, “our federal government has clearly set a priority of ensuring the most vulnerable in our community are not forgotten during this pandemic. We all owe a debt of gratitude to seniors and this investment will help the most vulnerable seniors maintain connection and get the practical support they need.”

 About the New Horizons for Seniors Program

The New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP) provides grants and contributions for projects that help improve the well-being of seniors and foster their social inclusion. To provide immediate essential services to seniors impacted by COVID-19, the Government of Canada is providing $9 million under the NHSP to be distributed through United Way Canada network. These funds will help organizations providing support to seniors dealing with the impact of COVID-19.

 Community Care Peterborough

Through programs such as Meals on Wheels, Transportation, and Telephone Reassurance Checks, Community Care Peterborough currently supports over 7,200 seniors and adults with physical challenges utilizing the help of over 800 dedicated volunteers through a network of eight local offices in the City and County of Peterborough.  www.commcareptbo.org

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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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