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❄️ TODAY (Dec. 6) - Public pickup day for neighbours in need of coats and other warm gear, too!

📍10AM - 3PM at @path_ptbo 385 Lansdowne Street East.

🗓️ Can’t make it today? Public pickup days take place the first Saturday of every month, from now until April.

📞Questions? Call (705)775-7284

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❄️ TODAY (Dec. 6) - Public pickup day for neighbours in need of coats and other warm gear, too!

📍10AM - 3PM at @path_ptbo 385 Lansdowne Street East.

🗓️ Can’t make it today? Public pickup days take place the first Saturday of every month, from now until April.

📞Questions? Call (705)775-7284

🥁 The results are in… and your 2025 Ultimate Burger Battle champions have been crowned!

After a month of mouth-watering creations, community voting, and ambassador taste-testing, we’re thrilled to announce this year’s winners:

🍔 Ultimate Burger of the Year: Cien Fuegos by @agavebyimperial
🏆 People’s Choice: The United Way Burger by @pizzavillabridgenorth
🔥 Most Burgers Sold: The Big D by @doubledz_s (with an incredible 207 sold!)

A HUGE thank you to all participating restaurants, ambassadors, and everyone who got out, tried the burgers, and voted. You made our first-ever Ultimate Burger Battle an unforgettable success. ❤️

@therinktapandgrill
@theloonlakefield
@chemonglodge
@thevine_ptbo
@thedirtyburgercompany

Stay tuned for Monday morning, when we’re hosting our official media wrap-up @agavebyimperial !

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🥁 The results are in… and your 2025 Ultimate Burger Battle champions have been crowned!

After a month of mouth-watering creations, community voting, and ambassador taste-testing, we’re thrilled to announce this year’s winners:

🍔 Ultimate Burger of the Year: Cien Fuegos by @agavebyimperial
🏆 People’s Choice: The United Way Burger by @pizzavillabridgenorth
🔥 Most Burgers Sold: The Big D by @doubledz_s (with an incredible 207 sold!)

A HUGE thank you to all participating restaurants, ambassadors, and everyone who got out, tried the burgers, and voted. You made our first-ever Ultimate Burger Battle an unforgettable success. ❤️

@therinktapandgrill
@theloonlakefield
@chemonglodge
@thevine_ptbo
@thedirtyburgercompany

Stay tuned for Monday morning, when we’re hosting our official media wrap-up @agavebyimperial !

A HUGE thank you to our 8 incredible United Way Ultimate Burger Battle Ambassadors! 🍔❤️

You spent the month of November eating your way across Peterborough & County (no small task!) and helping us spotlight amazing local restaurants, showcase their creativity, and spread the word about this brand-new fundraiser.

Your energy, enthusiasm, and honest scoring helped make the inaugural #UltimateBurgerBattle a true community moment. We couldn’t have done it without you!

Stay tuned - 👀 tomorrow we’ll be announcing:

🏆 The Ultimate Burger Champion
💛 People’s Choice
🔥 Most Burgers Sold

We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

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📸 Whoever gets caught on camera…. Has to promo the December 50/50!

❤️ When you buy United Way Peterborough & District 50/50 tickets, no one loses. In fact, there’s always two winners: you and your community.

💸 Congratulations to our November winner, J. Million of Peterborough on taking home $877.50!

🔗 Tickets for the December draw are live! Find out more at the link in our bio.

*Must be 18 years or older to purchase 50/50 tickets. Ontario residents only.

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📸 Whoever gets caught on camera…. Has to promo the December 50/50!

❤️ When you buy United Way Peterborough & District 50/50 tickets, no one loses. In fact, there’s always two winners: you and your community.

💸 Congratulations to our November winner, J. Million of Peterborough on taking home $877.50!

🔗 Tickets for the December draw are live! Find out more at the link in our bio.

*Must be 18 years or older to purchase 50/50 tickets. Ontario residents only.

❤️ Today is the day - #GivingTuesday 2025!

💡Did you know that thanks to a generous anonymous donor, all new donations will be matched 100%, and any donor who increases their gift by 10% or more will have that increase matched as well.

✨ That means not only will your gift strengthen our community’s social safety net by championing our research efforts and sustaining the work of our 20 partner agencies, but your impact can be DOUBLED‼️

🔗 To learn more about the work of UWP, and explore ways you can give, visit the link in our bio!

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❤️ Today is the day - #GivingTuesday 2025!

💡Did you know that thanks to a generous anonymous donor, all new donations will be matched 100%, and any donor who increases their gift by 10% or more will have that increase matched as well.

✨ That means not only will your gift strengthen our community’s social safety net by championing our research efforts and sustaining the work of our 20 partner agencies, but your impact can be DOUBLED‼️

🔗 To learn more about the work of UWP, and explore ways you can give, visit the link in our bio!

Your gift makes a big difference 🌎

A donation to United Way Peterborough & District is a donation to your community, including our 20 incredible partner agencies and the people they support, like John and his mom.

Through Peterborough Child & Family Centres (PCFC), this family received more than just assistance they found a feeling of home. PCFC is dedicated to providing expectant families and families with young children access the tools and resources they need to thrive. They offer programs such as the Toy Lending Library, Well Baby Clinic, School for Young Moms, and many other essential services.

🌟 This #GivingTuesday let`s come together to build community and change lives. Donate today using the link in our bio.

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Your gift makes a big difference 🌎

A donation to United Way Peterborough & District is a donation to your community, including our 20 incredible partner agencies and the people they support, like John and his mom.

Through Peterborough Child & Family Centres (PCFC), this family received more than just assistance they found a feeling of home. PCFC is dedicated to providing expectant families and families with young children access the tools and resources they need to thrive. They offer programs such as the Toy Lending Library, Well Baby Clinic, School for Young Moms, and many other essential services.

🌟 This #GivingTuesday let's come together to build community and change lives. Donate today using the link in our bio.

Curious about what’s happening in your community? 👀
Check out United Way Peterborough & District`s reports that shine a light on the local issues that matter most.

#GivingTuesday is December 2nd, and when you donate to United Way Peterborough, you’re supporting work that’s grounded in research and invested where it will make the biggest difference. Together, we can build a community where everyone can thrive.

🔗 Explore our reports + donate at uwpeterborough.ca

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Curious about what’s happening in your community? 👀
Check out United Way Peterborough & District's reports that shine a light on the local issues that matter most.

#GivingTuesday is December 2nd, and when you donate to United Way Peterborough, you’re supporting work that’s grounded in research and invested where it will make the biggest difference. Together, we can build a community where everyone can thrive.

🔗 Explore our reports + donate at uwpeterborough.ca

This #GivingTuesday, change a life in your community.

When you donate to United Way Peterborough & District you`re supporting 20 local agencies that provide essential services to people right here at home. One of these partner agencies is YWCA Peterborough Haliburton. YWCA`s mission is to "provide safe shelter, resources and support to help women safely escape gender-based violence, build upon their existing strength, and move forward in their lives."

Your gift will help people like Jane, who rely on our partner agencies and their services.

Together, we can give back, change lives, and build community.

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This #GivingTuesday, change a life in your community.

When you donate to United Way Peterborough & District you're supporting 20 local agencies that provide essential services to people right here at home. One of these partner agencies is YWCA Peterborough Haliburton. YWCA's mission is to "provide safe shelter, resources and support to help women safely escape gender-based violence, build upon their existing strength, and move forward in their lives."

Your gift will help people like Jane, who rely on our partner agencies and their services.

Together, we can give back, change lives, and build community.

🚨LAST CALL!🚨

It’s that time again - the November 50/50 winner will be drawn today at 1PM, and the lucky winner will be taking home $790… and counting!

❤️ Every ticket supports local programs right here in Peterborough & District.

🎟️ Secure your tickets for our November 50/50 draw at the link in our bio🎟️

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🚨LAST CALL!🚨

It’s that time again - the November 50/50 winner will be drawn today at 1PM, and the lucky winner will be taking home $790… and counting!

❤️ Every ticket supports local programs right here in Peterborough & District.

🎟️ Secure your tickets for our November 50/50 draw at the link in our bio🎟️

One donation = big impact 💥

Giving Tuesday is December 2nd, and your gift has the power to change lives. Today, we’re highlighting a United Way Peterborough & District partner, Trent Valley Literacy Association (TVLA). This Peterborough-based organization is dedicated to lifelong learning, providing one-on-one tutoring in reading, writing, and math. They also offer employment preparation, financial literacy, digital literacy programs, and much more.

👉 When you donate to United Way this #GivingTuesday, you`re empowering our community and helping real people make lifelong change.

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One donation = big impact 💥

Giving Tuesday is December 2nd, and your gift has the power to change lives. Today, we’re highlighting a United Way Peterborough & District partner, Trent Valley Literacy Association (TVLA). This Peterborough-based organization is dedicated to lifelong learning, providing one-on-one tutoring in reading, writing, and math. They also offer employment preparation, financial literacy, digital literacy programs, and much more.

👉 When you donate to United Way this #GivingTuesday, you're empowering our community and helping real people make lifelong change.

It’s with a profound sadness that United Way Peterborough and District, staff, Board of Directors, and Campaign Cabinet remember and celebrate the life and legacy of Ann Farquharson.

Ann was a dedicated member of our Campaign Cabinet - a community builder with admirable determination. Her legacy spans decades of dedicated civic leadership, and her impact is woven into every corner of our community. We will miss Ann’s voice in our community, and around our tables.

To her family, many friends, and colleagues: we offer our deepest condolences. To our United Way community: we pledge to honour her memory by continuing the work that she so believed in.

Thank you, Ann.

Photo courtesy of: @jordanlyallphotography

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It’s with a profound sadness that United Way Peterborough and District, staff, Board of Directors, and Campaign Cabinet remember and celebrate the life and legacy of Ann Farquharson.

Ann was a dedicated member of our Campaign Cabinet - a community builder with admirable determination. Her legacy spans decades of dedicated civic leadership, and her impact is woven into every corner of our community. We will miss Ann’s voice in our community, and around our tables.

To her family, many friends, and colleagues: we offer our deepest condolences. To our United Way community: we pledge to honour her memory by continuing the work that she so believed in.

Thank you, Ann.

Photo courtesy of: @jordanlyallphotography

On this International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, we stand united against gender-based violence.
Let`s raise awareness, support those who have experienced violence or are struggling and work towards a future free from violence.
If you or someone you know needs help, dial 2-1-1 for support and services.

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