Friday
October 02
2020

Coats For Kids 2020 Collection and Distribution

Coats For Kids 2020 Collection and Distribution

We know the need for coats in our community is great. Last year alone, we gave out almost 1,000 coats in Peterborough and in the County.

However, to ensure we are using best practices during the COVID-19 pandemic we consulted our partners and Peterborough Public Health.

Below are the procedures we will be implementing for both the Collection of coats and the Distribution of coats.

Collection:

Saturday October 10 (Thanksgiving Weekend) from 10 am to 3 pm at Vinnies Erskine location

Monday, October 12 (Thanksgiving Day) from 10 am to 1 pm at Vinnies 539 George Street North location

Monday, October 12, from 2 pm to 4 pm at Vinnies Lakefield location (Queen     Street)

UWP staff and volunteers will be provided with face masks, gloves and sanitizer for the collection.

Once collected, the coats will remain in storage for 72 hours and then led by the staff and volunteers from Vinnies Thrift Store will be sorting the coats before they go into storage for a week before the coats are brought back out for distribution.

Distribution:

Sunday, October 25 from 9 am to 2 pm at the Morrow Building, 151 Lansdowne Street, Peterborough.

UWP staff and volunteers will be setting up the coat racks and coats on Saturday, October 24 once the farmers’ market has left the premises.

Signage, indicating the coat sizes and COVID 19 protocols (Physical distancing, hand washing, limit trying on coats) will be put around the building. As well traffic flow will be determined and marked on the floor.

Stations will be set up at the entrance, off the parking lot from Roger Neilson Way and the exit will be at the east end of the building. There will be two sanitizing stations inside where the coat racks are.

For those coming to the October 25 Distribution to get a coat:

Wear a mask.

We will be limiting the number of people inside the Morrow Building coming for coats to 10 at a time.

We strongly encourage attendees to come with the sizes of coats required as we need to limit the touching of the coats.

Click here to read full press release.

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Every big change starts small and it could all start with you!

🔗 Apply today at uwpeterborough.ca
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We listen.
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Our Garden Box Community Build Day brought together volunteers, partners, and community members to build something truly meaningful, together!

Thanks to the incredible teamwork and generosity of everyone involved, this initiative was a huge success.

From start to finish, it was a reminder of what’s possible when people come together with a shared purpose.
We’re so grateful to our partners @scotiabank, @cityptbo , and @chemonghhbc for helping make this day possible.

And we’re just getting started…

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We are so grateful for all that you do for our communities, and can’t wait to celebrate this momentous occasion alongside you, tonight.

Here’s to another 70 years of a thriving organized labour community here in Peterborough!

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Get to know your neighbours, give back to your community, and have fun!

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Small Investment, BIG Impact. 💛 The Neighbourhood Fund supports local, volunteer-led projects that help make Peterborough communities better. Get to know your neighbours, give back to your community, and have fun! 🔗 Apply using the link in our bio 🗓️ Deadline: Wednesday, May 27 at noon

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🔗 Learn more and apply when you visit the link in our bio.
❗ Applications close May 11, 2026.

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Reaching Home: Indigenous Initiatives Applications Are Now Open! 📣 United Way Peterborough & District is excited to announce new, targeted funding opportunities through Reaching Home for Indigenous initiatives. 🔗 Learn more and apply when you visit the link in our bio. ❗ Applications close May 11, 2026.

🌱Garden Boxes are back, and they’re going fast🌱

These beauties are made by local volunteers! Hand-crafted, solid wood garden boxes are available in two sizes:
• Medium 4 ft box – $45
• Large 6 ft box – $65

Built by community, for community, with proceeds supporting programs and services right here across Peterborough City and County.

A very special thank you to our friends @chemonghhbc for generously providing the materials to make this project possible.

Spring has already sprung, and quantities are limited, so if you’ve been thinking about growing your own veggies, herbs, or flowers this season, now’s the time to jump in!

👉 Reserve yours today by emailing: dayofcaring@uwpeterborough.ca, or send us a DM for further details!

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🌱Garden Boxes are back, and they’re going fast🌱 These beauties are made by local volunteers! Hand-crafted, solid wood garden boxes are available in two sizes: • Medium 4 ft box – $45 • Large 6 ft box – $65 Built by community, for community, with proceeds supporting programs and services right here across Peterborough City and County. A very special thank you to our friends @chemonghhbc for generously providing the materials to make this project possible. Spring has already sprung, and quantities are limited, so if you’ve been thinking about growing your own veggies, herbs, or flowers this season, now’s the time to jump in! 👉 Reserve yours today by emailing: dayofcaring@uwpeterborough.ca, or send us a DM for further details!
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