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Join us for Tampon Tuesday at the Junction on March 7th

United Way Campaign Currently at 85% – Help us Close the Gap!

United Way Peterborough & District and Fleming College are excited to announce their 2016-17 Campaign total: $33,175. #75YearsOfCaring

In conjunction with Trent University’s exciting campaign achievement, United Way Peterborough & District CEO, Jim Russell, announced the community has currently raised just over $1.7 million. Trent University’s campaign result of just over $75,000 was instrumental in reaching this point in the campaign. Jim was joined by Julie Davis, Vice-President, External Relations & Advancement, at […]

United Way of Peterborough and District today announced the 2016 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. This year’s recipient was renowned community leader and lawyer Stephen Kylie. On hand for […]

Peterborough City Hall Council Chambers was the location for an important campaign milestone for United Way Peterborough and the Community. Gwyneth James, 2016 Campaign Chair, was on hand to thank 25 City of Peterborough workplace campaign committee members who surpassed their fundraising goal, helping to push United Way Peterborough past the 1 million mark. James […]

This event is sure to be spooktakular! Don’t be scared – call today to book your team! All proceeds to United Way Peterborough & District see poster for details

Set your taste buds to apple on October 19th. See poster for details.

In recognition of World Homeless Day, here is a re-post of our Point in Time Homeless Count from March 2016. For 75 years our singular priority as United Way of Peterborough & District has been to ask ourselves: what does our community need and how we collectively respond to those challenges with conviction and hope? […]

Joe Roberts, a former homeless youth is pushing a shopping cart across Canada to raise awareness and funds to prevent youth homelessness and will be in Peterborough on October 16th to share his story. Register now with YES Shelter for Youth and Families to listen to his inspiration and and enjoy a soup lunch at […]