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Dear Neighbour, Here in Peterborough, every life matters. The best of communities help and nurture people when they need it and the United Way of Peterborough & District believes that in helping someone we are building a better and healthier community for all. Now more than ever, we are reaching out during this campaign time […]

Request for Proposal – Homelessness Enumeration Coordinator BACKGROUND: Thanks to 70 years of donor support, United Way Peterborough & District (UWP) has a proud history of working with local human and social service agencies to transform our community. Working with our donors and our community, UWP seeks to change social conditions to create opportunities for a […]

Want plaid?  We’ve got you covered! Come visit us at our office at 277 Stewart Street to pick up tickets to Petes Plaid Night  ($20) and a cozy scarf ($25)!  For more information call: 705-742-8839

Close to 60 people jammed the lobby of Robinson Place to hear an update of United Way Peterborough and District’s 2017 Campaign. On hand were Campaign Chair Neil Morton of PTBO Canada, United Way CEO Jim Russell, Dwight Couchman, Sponsored Employee from Ontario Public Services, and Michelle Saunders on site Ministry Employee Campaign Coordinator. Proceedings […]

Today in the Pat Casey Alumni room at the Memorial Centre, Jim Russell CEO of the United Way of Peterborough and District together with the 2017 Campaign Chair Neil Morton announced that Thursday November 2 will be Plaid Night at the Peterborough Petes game against the Sarnia Sting. Coining a neologism, Morton implored everyone to […]

76th United Way Campaign Launches  #NowMoreThanEver PETERBOROUGH, ON –300 people packed the Evinrude Centre this morning to launch the 76th annual United Way Community fundraising Campaign.  This year’s Campaign Chair, Neil Morton was bagpiped into the centre, along with all the Partner agencies who receive long term funding through the efforts of each annual campaign. […]

We are excited to kick off our 2017 Campaign with our annual breakfast party! Join the momentum – purchase tickets today! September 19th 7-8:30am Evinrude Centre (911 Monaghan Rd) Advance Online Tickets: $15 + service fee Limited tickets will be available at the door for $20. Click here to purchase tickets online!

5TH ANNUAL ‘PAINT THE TOWN RED’ RECORD BREAKING SUCCESS IN SUPPORT OF UNITED WAY  PETERBOROUGH, ON – On Wednesday July 19th, hundreds of people dined out at 32 local restaurants who donated 25% of their daily sales to support the work of United Way Peterborough & District.  Today we are stoked to announce a record […]

You’re invited to our 2017 Campaign Launch! September 19th, 2017 7am to 8:30am 911 Monaghan Rd – The Evinrude Centre Tickets available online:Click here for tickets Cost: $15 + $2.11 processing fee OR $20 at the door Breakfast will be served!

PETERBOROUGH, ON – Just in time for Paint the Town Red, United Way Peterborough & District has launched mobile giving as part of its 2017 campaign. Local Foodies who can’t join us at Paint the Town Red can now donate $20 to United Way via text message. Neil Morton, Campaign Chair, stated “I am excited […]

PETERBOROUGH, ON – Today at Sam’s Place, Jim Russell CEO of United Way of Peterborough & District was joined by Campaign Chair Neil Morton, Campaign Cabinet members Terry Guiel (Downtown Business Improvement Area) Peterborough and Laura Crann (Ashburnham Realty)  and Sam’s Place owner Sam Sayer to announce the launch of the 5th annual Paint the Town […]