What A Night of Celebration

On Thursday, May 30th, we celebrated 20 remarkable women making a significant impact in our community at the inaugural Women of Impact Awards. The event, held at the picturesque Farmhill Weddings in Keene and presented by TD Bank Group, welcomed 200 attendees eager to honor these exceptional women. The love and support in the room were palpable, with husbands supporting wives, daughters supporting mothers, mothers supporting daughters, and family and friends joining in the celebration.

The evening featured musical performances by violinist Victoria Yeh and the Peterborough Pop Ensemble. Guests also heard inspiring words from Maryam Monsef, Inaugural Women United Peterborough Chair, Kellie Walden, Director of Administrative Services at the Peterborough Child and Family Centre, Brittany McMillan, Executive Director of the Kawartha Sexual Assault Centre, and Shirley Turner, Committee Chair, Women United Peterborough.

United Way Peterborough & District couldn't make important investments and produce vital community research without the generous support of donors, corporate partners and partner agencies. We'd like to extend our thanks to TD Bank Group, Kawartha Now, Fox Law, Electric City Real Estate, Trent University, the Trent University Faculty Association, 2032 Dentistry for Life and Victoria Yeh.  We would also like to thank Catherine Hanarhan, the emcee for the evening and the tireless work of the Women United Committee members, who helped create such an inspiring event.

Learn more about this years honourees:

Why Women of Impact

  • To elevate the WOMEN UNITED movement locally and celebrate women having impact in Peterborough City and County.
  • To raise funds to support local programs and initiatives supporting women, those who identify as women and their families locally.

Women of Impact Awards is dedicated to women’s achievements and will recognize 20 local women nominated by their peers, who have shown initiative in helping others.

By sharing their stories, we can cement their place in history and inspire others to follow in their footsteps.

Together we are the impact and we shape the tapestry of and heart of Peterborough City and County.

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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

📸 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!

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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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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