Investing in Community

Your Leadership changes lives.

Leadership donors have the power to be instruments of change. They inspire others and create hope for tomorrow.

To help quickly recover from the many social, economic, and emotional effects of the pandemic, we need community members willing to lead the way.

With a donation of $1,200 or more, our Leadership level donors are ready to drive change, willing to set a powerful example and become part of the solution to our community’s complex social issues. Our Leaders are passionate about leaving their mark on Peterborough & District by creating lasting change.

At United Way Peterborough & District, we take pride in our ongoing ability to adapt and respond effectively to the evolving needs of the communities we serve. Annually, we honor individuals who demonstrate exceptional dedication, leadership, and support, enabling us to sustain our vital assistance to those in our communities who depend on us. Their commendable contributions are celebrated and acknowledged in our ANNUAL REPORT with utmost gratitude.

For more information on ways to give, contact Rhonda Gilchrist 

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May is Leave a Legacy Month in Canada. It’s about more than a gift, it’s about the future you believe in.

A future where everyone in our community has the support they need to thrive.

Planned giving is a way to carry your values forward and make a difference for generations to come. 

Learn more by visiting our website www.uwpeterborough.ca
Today we honour and remember missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, and Two-Spirit people.
 
We listen.
We learn.
We reflect.
We act.
 
🧡

#MMIWG2S
✨ Your mental health matters.
 
This #MentalHealthWeek, let’s nurture our minds and create space for honest conversations.
 
Need support? Dial 2-1-1 or visit 211.ca to get connected. 💚
 
You’re not alone.
What a day❤️💪🌱.

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…

Join us next for Day of Caring on June 26 as we continue to show the power of a community coming together.
Happy 70th anniversary to all of our friends celebrating the Peterborough & District Labour Council🥳.

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!
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
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!
Don’t worry, Jim & Rhonda! We’re holding it down over here!
🌍💚 A healthy planet supports healthy communities.
 
Climate change impacts us all — but the most vulnerable feel it first and hardest.
 
This #EarthDay, let’s take action for people and the planet.
 
How are you making a difference today? 🌱
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