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Peterborough, ON – June 18th, 2026 – At a press conference in its downtown Peterborough office, United Way Peterborough & District announced a major leadership transition. As Jim Russell, the organization’s longest-serving Chief Executive Officer, prepares to retire after nearly 15 years of service, the Board has selected his successor. Russell’s leadership has been instrumental […]

Peterborough, ON [April 10, 2026] — United Way Peterborough & District has wrapped up another successful community campaign, surpassing previous years and marking the achievement at its annual Campaign Celebration. On Thursday evening, the organization brought together local partner agencies, workplaces, and community members to unveil its 2025 fundraising total and recognize the collective effort behind a […]

Peterborough, ON [Thursday March 12, 2026] — With the finish line in sight for this year’s community campaign, United Way Peterborough & District delivered its latest campaign update from an unexpected place: the rooftop of a downtown Peterborough building. Standing above the crowd gathered below, Paul Rellinger, the 2025 Campaign Chair, addressed the community from […]

Peterborough, ON [January 9, 2026] — United Way Peterborough & District visited Keith Wightman Public School on Friday, January 9th to celebrate its December 50/50 winner, presenting a $1,490 cheque, the largest jackpot awarded through the initiative to date. The December draw, totaling $2,980 raised, marked a major milestone for United Way’s annual Community Campaign, demonstrating the […]

Peterborough, ON, [Thursday, October 30, 2025] – United Way Peterborough & District officially kicked off their first-ever Ultimate Burger Battle today at a media launch event held at the United Way office, where local restaurants and Burger Ambassadors gathered for a “First Bite” preview of this delicious new fundraiser. Move over Burger Day, Peterborough is […]

Join us at the 2025 Peterborough Funders Forum November 6th 8AM to 12PM Healthy Planet Arena, 911 Monaghan Road, Peterborough. About The Funding Forum: The Funders Forum is designed to build awareness and readiness for local, municipal, provincial, and federal funding opportunities.  Representatives from funding organizations will share details about their programs, helping participants learn […]

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 […]

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.

On August 26, hundreds of backpacks filled with grade-appropriate supplies will be packed by volunteers and distributed at Calvary Pentecostal Church, ensuring that children across Peterborough and County start the school year confident and ready to learn.

Finance Committee members play an essential advisory role, offering oversight and guidance on a range of financial matters. This is not a fundraising role—it’s about governance, accountability, and strategic insight.

Thank you to our generous sponsor Cogeco for their donation of $2500 for Coats For Community. This year, we are grateful for PATH’s support towards collecting and distributing coats. Read the full article in the Peterborough Examiner: United Way and PATH team-up collecting Coats for Community

For more than a decade, United Way volunteer teams have shown their local love and helped agencies with gardening, painting, and more at our annual Day of Caring. In 2021, the United Way will be adapting the Dayof Caring to allow for different opportunities, ensuring health and safety protocols are observed.

This year’s Day of Caring is June 9th, 2021. Workplace volunteers and community members can donate items through our collection drive or assemble kits that will be distributed through local agencies. For teams working remotely, you can also make a ‘Day of Caring’ donation to support local initiatives in lieu of collecting items here.