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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 […]

Join us for the 5th annual Paint the Town Red event on July 19, 2017! Participating restaurants, cafes and pubs will be donating 25% of their daily sales to support United Way Peterborough & District to build a better future for everyone. Join our FB Event Page to stay up to date on what’s happening! […]

We would like to extend our sincere thanks and to the organizers of the Peterborough Yoga Festival and their volunteers. Their dedication to our community is inspiring and we are so grateful for our partnership! All the dollars raised from the event stay local and help increase community health and wellness. Stay tuned for an […]

United Way Peterborough & District presents: The Shedden Annual Golf Invitational! Saturday, July 15th at Black Diamond Golf Club. This inclusive tournament is open to pros and those just dipping their toes into the game. Registration is $125 per person and includes lunch, dinner, 18 holes, power cart, and a receiptable contribution to United Way. […]

PETERBOROUGH, ON – Excitement is building as the 3rd Annual Peterborough Yoga Festival approaches. The Festival is set for Saturday, June 17th at Del Crary Park, alongside Little Lake in downtown Peterborough.  The Festival features a full line up of unique classes.  Attendees can explore and enjoy the day as they feel comfortable. The festivities […]

Inaugural Tour de Lion Ride for Fun Health and Community In Support of United Way Declared as Part of Dandelion Day Festival  The United Way of Peterborough and District announced an exciting new partnership with Transition Town Peterborough this morning.  Sunday May 28th marks the 4th annual Dandelion Day Festival to be held at Millennium […]

United Way of Peterborough and District today announced the 2017 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 2017 recipient was 15 year old Faith Dickinson, creator of “Cuddles for Cancer.” […]

March 30, 2017 There was a celebratory tone today down at the water’s edge in the Holiday Inn as United Way Staff and volunteers reveled in the success of the 2016, 75th anniversary campaign results. Close to 100 people were in attendance to share in the celebration. Among those was Eileen Kimmett who shared with […]