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The HUB – Backpacks 2025

August 28th, 2025

United Way Peterborough & District presented one of it’s biggest Backpacks for Success distribution days in the program’s history. On August 26, hundreds of backpacks were filled with school supplies, packed by volunteers at Calvary Church. This project is to ensure that children across Peterborough and County start the school year confident and ready to learn.

Posted in Backpacks For Success, Media Coverage

Backpacks For Success Summer 2025 Locations

July 23rd, 2025

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 […]

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United on the Highway Poker Run

June 22nd, 2023

United on the Highway Saturday, July 15th Location:  270 George Street North-Venture North parking lot downtown Peterborough (across from Riley’s Pub/ Harvey’s).Pre-registration is encouraged but will be available onsite 9 am to 10:30 am with KTU at  11 am SHARP! The first 50 Players to register HERE will receive a free commemorative event tee! Join us for this […]

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Coats For Kids – Collection!

September 24th, 2019

United Way Peterborough is once again partnering with The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul Peterborough’s thrift store, Vinnies, for the one-day fall collection of Coats For Kids on Saturday, October 5, 2019. “We are asking for freshly washed or new winter Coats For Kids and Adults too!”, said Stephanie Levesque, United Way Peterborough’s Labour […]

Posted in Coats For Our Community, News

Thank a Teacher – Buy a Backpack

June 11th, 2018

Are you considering a teacher’s gift and stuck on how to say thank you for a great school year? Consider giving your child’s teacher the gift of giving back. By making a $15 donation, you will purchase a backpack full of school supplies in support of United Way Peterborough’s Back Pack for Kids program. The […]

Posted in Backpacks For Success, News

Bid on a #PetesPlaidNight Game Worn Jersey

November 7th, 2017

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… […]

Posted in Events, Fundraising

One-Stop #Plaidtastic Shop

October 24th, 2017

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

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