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Jim Russell, CEO United Way Peterborough & District announced today at the United Way office on Stewart Street that local accountant and entrepreneur, Gwyneth James, MBA CPA, CGA would Chair the 2016 Community Campaign. Russell made the announcement saying, “Gwyneth is a well-respected community and business leader, she approaches all tasks with a focus and […]

Thank You to the Volunteers, Participants and Community for Making Peterborough’s PiT Count Possible On March 22, 2016, volunteers took to Peterborough streets, shelters and meal programs to count and survey the homeless population for Peterborough’s first Point-in-Time (PiT) Count. From 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 p.m., fifteen teams surveyed two meal programs, five shelters and […]

Thanks again for your support of the 2015 Campaign! As we begin planning for 2016, we would really appreciate you taking a few minutes to complete a brief survey. Your opinions are important and will help us develop essential strategies for success moving forward! Thank you for your interest, the survey is now closed. .

We announced the 2015 Campaign results on Friday January 29 announcing a total of $1,900,001…so far! We are truly grateful for the extraordinary effort of our donors and volunteers to date and over the next few weeks we will still be taking donations to close the gap and get to goal. More than ever, we […]

Every year, we meet a lot of amazing people and hear a lot of incredible stories…stories of heartbreak and of hardship. But thanks to your generosity, we also hear stories of recovery, to not just survive but to thrive. Stephen and Andrew Jaikaran are no exception. We are so thrilled to have them share their […]

Your help means Daniel and Margaret continue to have their independence. Daniel and Margaret have been married for more than 65 years. As the years have gone by and they are no longer driving, they’ve lost a vital source of independence. With your help, the couple has been able to access many services over the […]

This year’s campaign is seeing an unprecedented shortfall in the money raised for investment in our community and UWP is seriously concerned about the people who will require the services of partner agencies. With only weeks left in the campaign, an all-out effort is required so this trend doesn’t result in vulnerable people in our […]

That was a beautiful meal prepared by Peterborough EATS. Thanks to the students, Chef Miguel, and all who came out!

United Way Peterborough & District’s (UWP) commitment to this community’s children and youth continues as CEO, Jim Russell announced a $10,000 investment in the local Food For Kids, School Food Box Program. “Thanks to donors and community partners, this is a tangible example of United Way’s investment in children and youth. In fact, United Way […]

CHEX TV’s Aileen Doyle examines the impact precarious employment is having in our community in part one of a special series: Precarious, insecure jobs are now the new normal – Special Series Part 1

We believe in building a safe, inclusive community for all, which is why United Way Peterborough & District is part of the community task force charged with helping welcome 1,000 Syrian refugees to the Peterborough area. United Way partner agency New Canadians Center will be facilitating the creation of the task force, expected to be […]

In recognition of Women Abuse Prevention Month, Wrapped in Courage invites everyone to purchase a purple Wrapped in Courage scarf in support of local women fleeing abuse. “United Way is committed to lending its voice to important social issues facing our community,” Russell said. “Violence in all its forms is unacceptable and we stand in […]