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United Way of Peterborough & District’s Coats for Kids and Grown-Ups Too program strives to ensure that children and their families will be warm during the winter by providing clean, gently-used winter wear to children, youth, and adults in Peterborough City and County. “We have found there is a greater need for children’s winter jackets […]

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… […]

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

  United Way of Peterborough & District’s Coats for Kids and Grown-Ups Too program strives to ensure that children and their families will be warm during the winter by providing clean, gently-used winter wear to children, youth, and adults in Peterborough City and County. This program provides much needed relief to local families as one […]

It was a sold-out house at the launch of United Way’s 2015 Campaign as David Martin, this year’s Campaign Chair, announced a goal of $2,290,000. “The 2015 campaign goal reflects what we feel will best meet the need that has been identified with you, our community. There was much time spent identifying the need – […]

Media Coverage Knitting crew needs for wool for winter wear, Trent Hills Independent – October 29, 2015 About Coats for Kids United Way Peterborough & District’s Coats for Kids and Grown-Ups Too program strives to keep children and their families warm during the cold winter months by providing clean, gently-used winter wear to children, youth, […]

Give the gift of learning by contributing to United Way’s annual BackPacks for Kids program.

We celebrated our 2014 Campaign achievement on Friday, January 30th, 2015. Gratitude and recognition were the themes as volunteers and workplaces were presented with certificates acknowledging their efforts on the campaign trail this year. But the big news was the 2014 Campaign achievement announcement. The final results were revealed accompanied with a snappy performance by […]

We are thrilled to announce this year’s campaign total raised to date went over $1 million mark with a workplace campaign by RF Downey elementary school. “We are really happy to announce this milestone in this year’s campaign,”says Brian O’Toole, 2014 Campaign Chair. “The participation of the community to date sends a powerful message about […]

Distribution Dates & Locations: **New Location** Peterborough Square – Lower Level Entry is from the lower level doors off Charlotte St near Princess Gardens. Friday, October 24th 2014: 4:00pm to 8:00pm Saturday, October 25th: 9:00am to 12noon Buckhorn – Buckhorn Community Centre, 1801 Lakehurst Rd. Monday, November 10th 3pm—6pm Havelock – Old Town Hall, 1 […]