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Care. Hope. Vote! Peterborough, was launched September 10, 2019 by 19 community groups as an innovative on-line and in-person initiative to highlight social issues in Peterborough City and County during the 2019 Federal election. The goals of the initiative are to increase awareness of social issues and their local importance; to support a positive reason […]

Today near the Hunter Street alley, Jim Russell CEO of United Way of Peterborough & District was joined by Campaign Chair, David Goyette, along with a variety of participating restaurants to announce the launch of the 7th annual Paint the Town Red event. Last year’s event raised over $16,000 bringing the total to over $75,000 since […]

Media Release: Last night, at their Annual General Meeting, United Way Peterborough & District (UWP) provided a showcase of Local Love as they profiled several of their Neighbourhood Funded programs and initiatives from 2018 and announced the 2019 recipients. The Neighbourhood Fund provides small, one-time grants to support groups of individuals that are working together […]

This morning on the front lawn of the United Way of Peterborough and District office, David Goyette, 2019 Campaign Chair enthusiastically announced the 2019 Campaign Cabinet Team. “I am proud to introduce this immensely committed team, and I thank them all for their time, energy and commitment,” stated Goyette. The Cabinet Team holds an incredible […]

Looking for a gift for that favourite teacher? How about supporting our Backpack for Kids program by purchasing a certificate in that favourite teacher’s name? All money raised helps us to buy the necessary school supplies to fill backpacks for Peterborough and area students. To order your teacher gift, contact Stephanie: 705-742-8839 ext. 32 or […]

Jim Russell CEO of the United Way of Peterborough and District joined students and faculty from Fleming College to showcase the work of students in the Graphic Design and Visual Communications Program. This was the second year that a class from the program has worked with the United Way to develop marketing and communications concepts, […]

United Way of Peterborough & District today announced the 2019 recipient of the Scholfield Award of Community Distinction. The annual award was established to recognize an individual or organization for their outstanding contribution and ability to mobilize change within the community. The 2019 recipient is Carol’s Place, in particular, their volunteers. Carol’s Place is a […]

This morning at the United Way office, Lakefield resident David Goyette was introduced as the 2019 United Way Campaign Chair. 2018 Campaign Chair Megan Murphy was on hand to “pass the torch” to Mr. Goyette. Joining David was his partner Victoria Pearce. United Way CEO Jim Russell said that “David is a true renaissance man,” […]

PETERBOROUGH, ON – The Red Carpet was rolled out and the stars of Peterborough packed the sold-out United Way annual Campaign celebration today in the Nexicom studio at Showplace Performance Centre. Striking an Oscar theme, the room was awash in candlelight, balloons, and golden chocolate bunnies taking the place of actual Oscar awards. An ebullient […]

Scholfield Award of Community Distinction Recognizing and celebrating outstanding volunteer contributions to the City and County of Peterborough. United Way of Peterborough & District’s Scholfield Award of Community Distinction was established to recognize an individual or organization for their outstanding contribution and ability to mobilize positive change within our community. Through their excellent leadership, the award […]

Our CEO, Jim Russell weighs in on income levels here in Peterborough.  Click here for full article in Peterborough This Week  or read below. Peterborough’s low-income earners aren’t moving upward, still below provincial income levels According to a provincial study, since 2000 high-income earners have been making more money while low-income earners have stagnated NEWS Feb 19, […]

Giving is about people. Your local love can truly change a life, right here in the city and county of Peterborough. This is one story.   Thank-you to our community partners who gave Rob the support he needed to change his life. Thank-you to everyone who has donated to our campaign and invested in our […]