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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 […]

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United Way Peterborough & District is inviting nominations for the Scholfield Award of Community Distinction. This award was established to recognize an individual or organization for their outstanding contribution and ability to mobilize change within our community. “Through their excellent leadership, the award recipient energizes and inspires people to come together to make a lasting […]

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 […]