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Gigantic Book Sale at TVLA October 15, 2016 9:00 -3:00 825 Chemong Rd (Brookdale Plaza) 705-749-0777 All Proceeds to United Way Campaign

Tickets now available for our 75th Anniversary Celebration!  Call now to order: 705-742-8839

Coats for Kids & Grown-ups Too information is now available.  Click on links for details: Coats for Kids – Collection Coats for Kids – Distribution

75th Anniversary United Way Campaign Launches PETERBOROUGH, ON –There was a festive, carnival mood at the Evinrude Centre this morning as United Way Peterborough and District launched its 75th Community Campaign. Over 250 people were entertained by a 24 piece swing band generously provided by New Horizons. United Way Partner Agencies were on hand and […]

Thursday August 25, 2016 6:15 pm to 7:30 pm   The Mount Community Centre Chapel 1545 Monaghan Road, Peterborough Bylaw changes will be presented for approval by the membership.

Position Title: Labour Programs and Services Development Officer Reports to: Director, Philanthropic Impact, President Peterborough & District Labour Council & the Canadian Labour Congress Representative Position Summary: The United Way operates as an open, dynamic, high functioning team that values resourcefulness, creativity, and integrity. Our goal is to mobilize resources to build a stronger community. The […]

Do you know an individual or organization who should be recognized for their outstanding volunteer contributions? Someone who inspires people to come together to make a lasting difference in the City and County of Peterborough? United Way Peterborough & District is inviting nominations for the Scholfield Award of Community Distinction. “In recognition of our 75th […]

On the rooftop patio of Riley’s today, Jim Russell CEO of United Way of Peterborough and District was joined by Campaign Chair Gwyneth James, Paint the Town Red founder Michael VanDerHerberg, and Riley’s owner Jim Kakouros. With the beautiful panorama view in the background, the quartet announced the launch of the 4th annual Paint the Town […]

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? All while bringing together resources, goodwill, and a strategic promise to effectively invest time, money, and voice to ensure equal […]

Generous Peterborough area restaurants are donating 25% of their day’s sales to United Way Peterborough & District on Wednesday July 13, 2016. Confirmed Restaurants Silver Bean Café​ Apollo Grill​ La Hacienda Mexican Restaurant​ The Night Kitchen​ The Planet Bakery​ Cosmic Charlie’s Cafe​ Dolce Vita Resto​ Natas Cafe​ Ashburnham Ale House​ Electric City Gardens​ St Veronus​ […]

David Fell, Board Chair and Gwyneth James, 2016 Campaign Chair of United Way Peterborough & District unveiled a special anniversary logo today on the United Way front lawn on Stewart Street and announced the launch ’75 Years of Caring,’ a year-long celebration of the organization’s 75th Anniversary. CEO, Jim Russell noted a caring community of […]