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“I am not a victim. I am a survivor.” Erica was living the carefree, college life in Hamilton when she met him. He was wild and fun… everything you want from a college boyfriend. They started dating and within a couple of months Erica was pregnant. She knew immediately that she was keeping the baby. […]

It took Joummana Mualem and her family four years to escape the turmoil of the Middle East. They traveled from Syria to Egypt to Bahrain and then to the United Arab Emirates before finally securing paperwork needed to move to Canada. They landed in Peterborough thanks to a private-sponsorship group in autumn 2016 and have […]

Peterbio: Robert Hamm  by Lance Anderson, Peterborough this Week Former addict bounces back to care for his daughter and assist others to get help Robert Hamm spent Christmas Day 2014 in a jail cell. It was his self-described, rock bottom. But thanks to your donations to United Peterborough & District, he found a new life […]

Happy holidays from all of us at United Way Peterborough & District!! Our office is closed from noon on Friday, December 22nd until Tuesday, January 2nd. You can still make a donation online or by using the mail slot in the King street entrance door. (We are located at 277 Stewart Street. Mail will be […]

Looking for a holiday gift for that favourite teacher? Consider giving your child’s teacher the gift of giving back. Purchase a backpack full of school supplies for $15 in support of United Way Peterborough’s Back Pack for Kids program. The teacher will be given a certificate in their name and next September, this backpack will […]

  Be a Leader Challenge The challenge fund will provide up to $30,000 to match all new Leadership donations ($1,200 or more) and donation increases*. Your gift will have even more impact thanks to the remarkable generosity of our anonymous donor.   New Donors As a first-time Leadership donor, when you make a gift of […]

Dear Neighbour, Here in Peterborough, every life matters. The best of communities help and nurture people when they need it and the United Way of Peterborough & District believes that in helping someone we are building a better and healthier community for all. Now more than ever, we are reaching out during this campaign time […]

The Peterborough Petes sported special plaid jerseys Thursday night (November 2nd) for #PetesPlaidNight for the United Way in front of a huge crowd clad in plaid. Their special plaid game worn jerseys are now up for auction, with the bidding closing November 12th! Proceeds go to the United Way. Here are some of the sweaters up for auction… […]

Request for Proposal – Homelessness Enumeration Coordinator BACKGROUND: Thanks to 70 years of donor support, United Way Peterborough & District (UWP) has a proud history of working with local human and social service agencies to transform our community. Working with our donors and our community, UWP seeks to change social conditions to create opportunities for a […]

Want plaid?  We’ve got you covered! Come visit us at our office at 277 Stewart Street to pick up tickets to Petes Plaid Night  ($20) and a cozy scarf ($25)!  For more information call: 705-742-8839

Close to 60 people jammed the lobby of Robinson Place to hear an update of United Way Peterborough and District’s 2017 Campaign. On hand were Campaign Chair Neil Morton of PTBO Canada, United Way CEO Jim Russell, Dwight Couchman, Sponsored Employee from Ontario Public Services, and Michelle Saunders on site Ministry Employee Campaign Coordinator. Proceedings […]