Wednesday
July 23
2025

Backpacks For Success Summer 2025 Locations

Since the Backpacks for Success program launched locally in 2003, United Way Peterborough & District has provided more than 12,886 backpacks containing grade-appropriate school supplies to local youth in Kindergarten through Grade 12 who are financially vulnerable. Thanks to your support, last year ALL requests from our school communities of KPR and PVNCC District School Boards were provided with 496 backpacks being distributed to local students and new Canadians!

Did you know that locally 2,895 children and youth age 17 and younger live in poverty? Our economically vulnerable must make impossible choices every day…choosing between paying rent, paying bills or buying groceries.  September brings an additional financial stress for these families, back to school shopping for all of the basic tools that will contribute to their child’s success.

Show your support and help students start the 2025-2026 academic year with all the supplies they need to succeed.

Learn more or become a sponsor: Backpacks for Success – United Way Peterborough United Way Peterborough

Drop Off Supplies At Any Of These Locations Before August 14th

Auto Connect Sales

1175 Lansdowne St W, Peterborough, ON K9J 7M2
Monday – Friday 9am-6pm, Saturday 9am-4pm

Peterborough County

470 Water St, Peterborough, ON K9H 3M3
Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm

Cavan Monaghan Library – Bruce Johnston Branch

2199 Davis Road, Cavan Monaghan, ON K9J 0G5
Tuesday: 10-7
Thursday: 10-5
Saturday: 10-3

Cavan Monaghan Library -Millbrook Branch

1 Dufferin Street, Millbrook, ON L0A 1G0
Tuesday: 10-7
Wednesday: 10-5
Thursday: 10-5
Friday: 10-5
Saturday: 10-3

Otonabee South Monaghan Libraries – Keene Branch

3252 County Road 2, Keene, ON
Tuesdays: 11-7
Thursdays: 11-7
Saturdays: 11-4

Otonabee South Monaghan Libraries – Stewart Hall Branch

1490 Matchett Line/Wallace Point Rd.
Wednesdays: 3-8
Saturdays: 12-4

Otonabee South Monaghan Libraries – Bailieboro Branch

199 Hwy. #28, Bailieboro, ON
Tuesdays: 11:00-6:30
Saturdays: 11:00-4:00

Peterborough Child and Family Centres

201 Antrim St. Peterborough, ON; Lakefield and Norwood programming Spaces

Trent Valley Literacy Association

825 Chemong Rd, Peterborough, ON K9H 5Z5
Monday: 9–4:30
Tuesday: 9–8
Wednesday: 9–4:30
Thursday: 9–4:30
Friday: 9–1

Swish

2060 Fisher Drive, Peterborough ON, K9J 8N4
Monday: 8:00-5:00
Tuesday: 8:00-5:00
Wednesday: 8:00-5:00
Thursday: 8:00-5:00
Friday: 8:00-5:00
Saturday: 8:00-5:00
Sunday: 8:00-5:00

Kawartha Credit Union

1905 Lansdowne St W Unit D1, Peterborough, ON K9K 0C9
Tuesday: 9:30–5
Wednesday: 9:30–5
Thursday: 9:30–6
Friday: 9:30–6

Gerri’s Arts & Crafts

360 George St N, Peterborough, ON K9H 7E7
Tuesday: 10–5
Wednesday: 10–5
Thursday: 10–5
Friday: 10–5
Saturday: 10–4
Monday: 10–5

Brant Basics

296 George St N, Peterborough, ON K9J 3H2
Monday-Friday: 9-5

Kawartha Downs Events

1382 County Rd 28, Fraserville, ON L0A 1C0
Daily: 10am-12am

Boston Pizza – Peterborough Crossing

821 Rye St, Peterborough, ON K9J 6X1
Daily: 11am-2am

Boston Pizza – Portage Place

1164 Chemong Rd, Peterborough, ON K9H 7J6
Daily: 11am-2am

Donations Are Also Accepted At Our Office: https://www.uwpeterborough.ca/contact-our-team/

Social Posts

One week ago, we launched our 2026 Community Campaign! 🎉

Thanks to Campaign Cabinet member, Trista Greer and @ftlom.inc we have the perfect little recap to relive it. ❤️

There are so many ways to be a Certified Neighbour.

Want to get involved? Whether you’re a business or an individual there’s a role you can play in supporting our community!

⬇️ Comment “CERTIFIED” and we’ll send you a DM and share the different ways you can support the Campaign!

#85YearsUnited and we’re just getting started.

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One week ago, we launched our 2026 Community Campaign! 🎉 Thanks to Campaign Cabinet member, Trista Greer and @ftlom.inc we have the perfect little recap to relive it. ❤️ There are so many ways to be a Certified Neighbour. Want to get involved? Whether you’re a business or an individual there’s a role you can play in supporting our community! ⬇️ Comment “CERTIFIED” and we’ll send you a DM and share the different ways you can support the Campaign! #85YearsUnited and we’re just getting started.

The Certified Neighbour Collection is officially here!

You saw it at our Campaign Launch. You asked about it. And now… you can officially get your own Certified Neighbour swag!

Our first drop is live with many ways to rep your neighbourhood, including:
❤️ the 2-Tone Hat
❤️ the Crewneck Fleece
❤️ the Tote

Check out the online store for yourself to see what else is available.

The best part? Proceeds from every purchase go directly to supporting United Way Peterborough & District’s Community Campaign. The people, programs and organizations that are working to build a stronger community, together.

🛍️ Shop the colllection through the link in our bio

📤 Local pickup at @ricartpromo or shipping options available via Canada Post & Purolator!

Tag your Certified Neighbours in the comments. Share this post. Show us how you’re sporting yours. And let’s see just how far the Certified Neighbour crew can go!

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The Certified Neighbour Collection is officially here! You saw it at our Campaign Launch. You asked about it. And now… you can officially get your own Certified Neighbour swag! Our first drop is live with many ways to rep your neighbourhood, including: ❤️ the 2-Tone Hat ❤️ the Crewneck Fleece ❤️ the Tote Check out the online store for yourself to see what else is available. The best part? Proceeds from every purchase go directly to supporting United Way Peterborough & District’s Community Campaign. The people, programs and organizations that are working to build a stronger community, together. 🛍️ Shop the colllection through the link in our bio 📤 Local pickup at @ricartpromo or shipping options available via Canada Post & Purolator! Tag your Certified Neighbours in the comments. Share this post. Show us how you’re sporting yours. And let’s see just how far the Certified Neighbour crew can go!

85 years of caring. 85 years of community. And now, a new goal for the future.

Today, United Way Peterborough & District celebrated 85 years of bringing people together to create lasting change in our community, and launched our 2026 Community Campaign with a goal of $1,585,000!

Together, we can make sure local people have access to the support, opportunities and resources they need to thrive.

Here’s to 85 years of making a difference, and to what we can accomplish together in the years ahead.

📸 @jordanlyallphotography

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85 years of caring. 85 years of community. And now, a new goal for the future. Today, United Way Peterborough & District celebrated 85 years of bringing people together to create lasting change in our community, and launched our 2026 Community Campaign with a goal of $1,585,000! Together, we can make sure local people have access to the support, opportunities and resources they need to thrive. Here’s to 85 years of making a difference, and to what we can accomplish together in the years ahead. 📸 @jordanlyallphotography

Tomorrow is the big day! We’re launching our 2026 Community Campaign. ❤️

We will come together with community leaders, local businesses, supporters and neighbours to celebrate what lies ahead.

And this year is a big one.

🎉 85 years of United Way in Peterborough & District
🤝 A new campaign led by @_thetiffanyshow
❤️ New leadership under Jason Seguya
🎯 And tomorrow… we reveal our 2026 campaign goal.
Most importantly, we get to celebrate the people who make this community what it is, and talk about how each of us can show up for our neighbours in the year ahead.

Haven’t grabbed your ticket yet? There’s still time!

📅 Tomorrow, September 17
📍 Healthy Planet Arena
🕛 12:00–1:30 p.m.
🍽️ Hot lunch included
🎟️ $30

Get your ticket today at the link in bio!

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Tomorrow is the big day! We’re launching our 2026 Community Campaign. ❤️ We will come together with community leaders, local businesses, supporters and neighbours to celebrate what lies ahead. And this year is a big one. 🎉 85 years of United Way in Peterborough & District 🤝 A new campaign led by @_thetiffanyshow ❤️ New leadership under Jason Seguya 🎯 And tomorrow… we reveal our 2026 campaign goal. Most importantly, we get to celebrate the people who make this community what it is, and talk about how each of us can show up for our neighbours in the year ahead. Haven’t grabbed your ticket yet? There’s still time! 📅 Tomorrow, September 17 📍 Healthy Planet Arena 🕛 12:00–1:30 p.m. 🍽️ Hot lunch included 🎟️ $30 Get your ticket today at the link in bio!

We’re just TWO days away! 🎉

And we couldn’t be more excited to have Miskin Law (@miskinlaw) joining us as the Presenting Sponsor of our 2026 Campaign Launch.

For 85 years, United Way Peterborough & District has been bringing people together to create a stronger, more connected community, and we’re kicking off our next chapter with an incredible group of local leaders, businesses and neighbours.

This Thursday, we’ll gather at Healthy Planet Arena to celebrate 85 years of United, welcome our new CEO Jason Seguya, meet our 2026 Campaign Chair Tiffany Arcari (@_thetiffanyshow), and share what’s ahead for this year’s campaign.

📅 Thursday, September 17
📍 Healthy Planet Arena
🕐 12:00–1:30 p.m. | Doors open at 11:30 a.m.
🍽️ Lunch included
🎟️ $30 per person

Have you got your ticket yet? There’s still time to join us!

🎟️ Grab your ticket through the link in our bio.

A huge thank you to the Miskin Law team for helping us kick off this milestone year. We’re so grateful to have you alongside us as we launch the 2026 Community Campaign!

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We’re just TWO days away! 🎉 And we couldn’t be more excited to have Miskin Law (@miskinlaw) joining us as the Presenting Sponsor of our 2026 Campaign Launch. For 85 years, United Way Peterborough & District has been bringing people together to create a stronger, more connected community, and we’re kicking off our next chapter with an incredible group of local leaders, businesses and neighbours. This Thursday, we’ll gather at Healthy Planet Arena to celebrate 85 years of United, welcome our new CEO Jason Seguya, meet our 2026 Campaign Chair Tiffany Arcari (@_thetiffanyshow), and share what’s ahead for this year’s campaign. 📅 Thursday, September 17 📍 Healthy Planet Arena 🕐 12:00–1:30 p.m. | Doors open at 11:30 a.m. 🍽️ Lunch included 🎟️ $30 per person Have you got your ticket yet? There’s still time to join us! 🎟️ Grab your ticket through the link in our bio. A huge thank you to the Miskin Law team for helping us kick off this milestone year. We’re so grateful to have you alongside us as we launch the 2026 Community Campaign!

Due to unforeseen circumstances, our office is closed today (Tuesday, September 15). Our team will remain available remotely, and will continue to monitor phones and emails. Thank you for understanding!

We look forward to seeing everyone at Campaign Launch THIS Thursday! Tickets are available online through the link in our bio.

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Due to unforeseen circumstances, our office is closed today (Tuesday, September 15). Our team will remain available remotely, and will continue to monitor phones and emails. Thank you for understanding! We look forward to seeing everyone at Campaign Launch THIS Thursday! Tickets are available online through the link in our bio.

We’re so excited to have the Peterborough County OPP Detachment Board and Siika Foods (@siika_foods) joining us as a Community Sponsors for our 2026 Campaign Launch! ❤️

Their support is helping us bring our community together as we kick off this year’s campaign and celebrate 85 years of United Way Peterborough & District.

We’re just days away from gathering local businesses, community leaders, supporters and neighbours at the 2026 Campaign Launch — and we want you there!

📅 Thursday, September 17
📍 Healthy Planet Arena
🕛 12:00–1:30 p.m. (doors open at 11:30 a.m.)
🍽️ Lunch included
🎟️ $30 per person

Come celebrate 85 years with us, meet this year’s campaign leadership, find out what’s ahead and help us kick off your Community Campaign

Have you got your ticket yet? Grab yours today!

🔗 Tickets available online at the link in bio.

Thank you, Peterborough County OPP Detachment Board and Siika Foods, for helping us launch 2026!

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We’re so excited to have the Peterborough County OPP Detachment Board and Siika Foods (@siika_foods) joining us as a Community Sponsors for our 2026 Campaign Launch! ❤️ Their support is helping us bring our community together as we kick off this year’s campaign and celebrate 85 years of United Way Peterborough & District. We’re just days away from gathering local businesses, community leaders, supporters and neighbours at the 2026 Campaign Launch — and we want you there! 📅 Thursday, September 17 📍 Healthy Planet Arena 🕛 12:00–1:30 p.m. (doors open at 11:30 a.m.) 🍽️ Lunch included 🎟️ $30 per person Come celebrate 85 years with us, meet this year’s campaign leadership, find out what’s ahead and help us kick off your Community Campaign Have you got your ticket yet? Grab yours today! 🔗 Tickets available online at the link in bio. Thank you, Peterborough County OPP Detachment Board and Siika Foods, for helping us launch 2026!

This Labour Day, we honour the courage of union members, advocates, and everyday workers who continue that fight today. ❤️

United Way Peterborough & District stands proudly alongside Labour.

Together, we build communities where everyone has what they need to thrive.

#LabourDay2026

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This Labour Day, we honour the courage of union members, advocates, and everyday workers who continue that fight today. ❤️ United Way Peterborough & District stands proudly alongside Labour. Together, we build communities where everyone has what they need to thrive. #LabourDay2026

🚚 Moving thousands of school supplies to fill more than 400 backpacks for local students is made easy thanks to the help of our wonderful friends @autoconnectsales

✏️Thank you to Cheryl, Martin and the whole team for your support our of Backpacks for Success program. Your generosity makes a real difference in our community!

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🚚 Moving thousands of school supplies to fill more than 400 backpacks for local students is made easy thanks to the help of our wonderful friends @autoconnectsales ✏️Thank you to Cheryl, Martin and the whole team for your support our of Backpacks for Success program. Your generosity makes a real difference in our community!

🎉 PTBO & COUNTY, SAVE THE DATE! 🎉

We’re kicking off something special. 85 years of United Way Peterborough & District and we want you to be there!

Join us for our 2026 Campaign Launch, presented by Miskin Law [@miskinlaw] as we officially launch this year’s campaign and celebrate the incredible community that has carried the work of United Way forward for 85 years. ❤️

We’re especially excited to welcome 2026 Campaign Chair Tiffany Arcari [@_thetiffanyshow] whose leadership will help guide this year’s campaign, alongside Jason Seguya, our new CEO, as he joins our community for his first Campaign Launch in his new role. Let’s make it a special one😁📣!

📅 September 17, 2026
⏰ 12:00 - 1:30 [doors open at 11:30]
📍 Healthy Planet Arena

More details — including tickets — at the link🔗 in our bio!

85 years united. One community. A campaign to remember.

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🎉 PTBO & COUNTY, SAVE THE DATE! 🎉 We’re kicking off something special. 85 years of United Way Peterborough & District and we want you to be there! Join us for our 2026 Campaign Launch, presented by Miskin Law [@miskinlaw] as we officially launch this year’s campaign and celebrate the incredible community that has carried the work of United Way forward for 85 years. ❤️ We’re especially excited to welcome 2026 Campaign Chair Tiffany Arcari [@_thetiffanyshow] whose leadership will help guide this year’s campaign, alongside Jason Seguya, our new CEO, as he joins our community for his first Campaign Launch in his new role. Let’s make it a special one😁📣! 📅 September 17, 2026 ⏰ 12:00 - 1:30 [doors open at 11:30] 📍 Healthy Planet Arena More details — including tickets — at the link🔗 in our bio! 85 years united. One community. A campaign to remember.
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