Archive for the ‘Community Impact’ Category

November 4, 2025 Peterborough, ON 2025 Point-in-Time Visual Unsheltered Enumeration to Take Place On November 20th On November 20th, United Way Peterborough & District (UWP) will lead the Point-in-Time (PiT) Count in the City and County of Peterborough as part of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada’s Homelessness Policy Directorate. This annual enumeration offers a snapshot […]

MEDIA RELEASE  Point In Time Count – Survey Of People Experiencing Homelessness  October 14, 2025 Peterborough, ON — Today at their offices at 277 Stewart Street the United Way Peterborough & District released to the public the final report from the 2024 Point in Time count of people experiencing homelessness in the community. The last […]

United Way Peterborough & District Launches New Three-Year $75,000 Funding Opportunity for Local Charities United Way Peterborough & District is excited to announce a new open call for applications through its Agency Capacity Fund, offering a significant funding opportunity for local social and human service charities. Eligible organizations can apply for $25,000 per year over […]

2025 Neighbourhood Fund Recipients Peterborough, ON – United Way Peterborough & District is proud to announce the recipients of its 2025 Neighbourhood Fund grants. This year, the fund received an overwhelming response with 27 applications requesting over $100,000 in support. After a thorough review process, 11 projects were selected to receive a total of $30,000 […]

United Way Peterborough & District has released the 19th edition of Housing is Fundamental, a detailed report that paints a stark picture of the region’s worsening housing crisis. The report highlights troubling trends in affordability, availability, and the broader social impacts of housing insecurity.

United Way Peterborough & District CEO Jim Russell announced the most recent funding recipients supported by Reaching Home: Canada’s Homelessness Strategy. As the Community Entity, United Way Peterborough & District manages funding on behalf of the Government of Canada to support local homelessness initiatives. Reaching Home: Canada’s Homelessness Strategy is a community-based program aimed at […]

Today at their Stewart Street office, United Way Peterborough & District announced its Community Impact Report. The Community Impact Report, titled “UNITED. Together We Can…” highlights the accomplishments of the United Way, funded agencies, and community partners throughout the prior year. Jim Russell, CEO of United Way Peterborough & District, opened by describing how the […]

We are so pleased to announce the 8 recipients of our 2022 Neighbourhood Fund totaling $25,000. The UWP Neighbourhood Fund provides small, one-time grants to support informal groups of individuals that are working together to improve their neighbourhood, whether that be a physical place or a connection of people within the City and County of […]