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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 […]

From leadership training to marketing techniques, learn how to build strong organizations and develop leadership skills through professional development opportunities tailored to meet the unique needs of the non-profit sector. United Way is committed to working with all local non-profit agencies to enhance the capacity of the sector through training and organizational development. We work with […]

Your help is needed now. Together, with our partner member agencies and generous donors like you, we’ll move people from Poverty to a life full of Possibility. Working shoulder-to-shoulder, we will build Healthy and Strong Communities. We can improve living conditions and the prospects for employment. We can give people access to opportunity, education and […]

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United Way Youth Grants provide funding up to $500 for Youth Projects in our community. To apply for a United Way Youth Grant, complete and submit the Youth Grant Application to volunteer@uwpeterborough.ca by February 13th, 2015 at 12:00noon. For further details please call 705-742-8839 or email volunteer@uwpeterborough.ca

This holiday season give the gift of possibility. Make a donation to UWP in a loved one’s name and help someone in our community. We make it simple and are happy to provide a special card. Call our office for more details at 705-742-8839.

If you’re making year-end tax decisions, December 31st is the deadline to make your gift to receive a charitable tax receipt for 2014. 2014 Charitable Tax Credits The Facts: Your charitable tax credit reduces the amount of federal and provincial income tax you may pay each year. The system rewards extra giving – the more […]

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 […]

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By now, you will have received a letter from us in your mailbox. To save costs, this letter was sent unaddressed through Canada Post to all households in Peterborough with hopes of attracting new donors. We are unable to remove individual addresses from that list so please accept our apologies if you’ve received more than […]

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 […]