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Breakfast at the Airport

November 10th, 2015

Friday Nov 13, Peterborough Airport hosted breakfast in support of United Way Peterborough & District. Thank you all those who attended and to Peterborough Airport for putting on this great event!

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John Howard Society Lasagna Lunch

November 5th, 2015

On Nov 19th the John Howard Society of Peterborough hosted their annual lasagna lunch as part of their UW workplace campaign. Thanks John Howard Society for a delicious meal!

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Wednesday Market Cook Off!

October 23rd, 2015

On Oct 28, The Peterborough Public Library was the site of a fierce competition between Miguel Hernandez and his graduates! After a close battle the students emerged victorious. Thanks to Peterborough EATS for using their delicious talent to support their community. All proceeds from the event donated to United Way Peterborough & District and COIN. Media Coverage […]

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Soup Stock!

October 14th, 2015

On Friday, Nov 13 YES Shelter for Youth and Families hosted Soup Stock for United Way. Thank you YES Shelter for the delicious lunch. Media Coverage YES Shelter dishes up Soup Stock benefit for United Way of Peterborough and District, Peterborough Examiner – November 14, 2015 Soupy Sales Benefit United Way, Peterborough Examiner – November 14, […]

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Just Laugh: Peterborough Comedy Festival

October 8th, 2015

Thank you to all who worked hard to make Just Laugh: Peterborough Comedy Festival a success! Complete details here. Media Coverage Just Laugh Comedy Festival aims to crack Peterborough residents up this month, Peterborough This Week – October 8, 2015 Just Laugh, Peterborough’s first comedy festival, debuts Oct. 23, The Peterborough Examiner – October 9, […]

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MNRF Halloween Haunt

October 5th, 2015

Thank you to all the organizers, volunteers and those who joined us for the MNR Halloween Haunt.

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BDO 6th Annual Ball Hockey Tournament

October 5th, 2015

BDO hosted their 6th Annual Hockey Tournament in support of United Way Peterborough & District. Participating teams included BDO, DM Wills, Discovery Dream Homes, RBC, TD, ReMax, ScotiaBank, Park Place Financial/Freedom 55 Financial and Unimin Canada. Thank you to all the organizers and participants for another fantastic tournament. Special thanks to Three Roads Farms, Johnny […]

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Siemens Launches 2015 Campaign

October 5th, 2015

Siemens makes a splash with the launch of their 2015 Workplace Campaign! Volunteers braved the chilly weather and a dunk tank to raise funds for United Way Peterborough & District. Thank you Siemen’s for your enthusiasm, hard-work and continued support! Media Coverage Siemens launches $50,000 United Way campaign with a dunk tank, Peterborough This Week […]

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Love for All Ball

October 5th, 2015

The Love for all Ball was an inclusive event that took place October 22 7:30pm at the Venue. Featuring Kate Reid as host and performer with special guests Thomas Vaccaro and the PyroFlys. Hosted by Kawartha Sexual Assault Centre, Rainbow Service Organization, Rainbow Youth @ PARN and United Way Peterborough & District. Media Coverage Love for […]

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All Candidate’s Debate on Social Issues

September 30th, 2015

At the September 29th All-Candidates Debate on Social Issues, housing took centre stage. All candidates agreed housing is a right. “So we’re in good shape,” said moderator Jim Russell, CEO of the United Way. “We have a commitment to housing, no matter who gets elected.” Click here for Peterborough Examiner coverage.

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Fleming College Launches 2015 Campaign

September 29th, 2015

On September 28 Fleming College launched their 2015 United Way Workplace Campaign with a delicious Chilli Cook-Off and announced their goal of $38,295! Thank you Fleming for your strong leadership, enthusiasm and continued support! Media Coverage Fleming College aims to raise $38K for United Way, The Peterborough Examiner – Sept 28, 2015

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74th Annual Campaign Launch!

September 22nd, 2015

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 – […]

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