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Information About Donating Winter Coats and Gear Information About Accessing Winter Coats and Gear Information for Service Providers Media Release Peterborough, ON [October 21, 2026] – As the cold weather approaches, United Way Peterborough & District and Peterborough Action for Tiny Homes (PATH) are once again bringing the community together through Coats for Community… and […]

Peterborough, ON [Thursday March 12, 2026] — With the finish line in sight for this year’s community campaign, United Way Peterborough & District delivered its latest campaign update from an unexpected place: the rooftop of a downtown Peterborough building. Standing above the crowd gathered below, Paul Rellinger, the 2025 Campaign Chair, addressed the community from […]

PETERBOROUGH, ON [November 18, 2025] – This morning from the Boardroom of the United Way offices at 277 Stewart Street, the 20th edition of Housing is Fundamental was released. This annual report to the community has tracked the cost and availability of rental housing in Peterborough from 2004-2024, offering a clear picture of local affordability […]

🍔 Something Tasty is Coming Soon!🍔 Get ready for a sizzling new way to support your community.United Way Peterborough & District is thrilled to announce the upcoming Ultimate Burger Battle – stay tuned for delicious details!

United Way Centraide Canada advocated to the federal government for an extension to the 2024 charitable donation deadline. The impacts of the Canada Post labour dispute meant that charities, like United Way Peterborough & District, were faced with delays in mailing our donors and receiving mailed-in donations. Now, any charitable donations made by February 28, 2025 […]

“Tough economic times are often toughest on women and women-led families. I applaud every agency working to support women and the most vulnerable in our community.” Maryam Monsef, Founding Chair of Women United

Do you know a local leader who energizes and inspires people to come together to make a lasting difference in the City and County of Peterborough? United Way Peterborough & District is ready to celebrate and recognize outstanding volunteer contributions to the City and County of Peterborough through the annual Scholfield Award of Community Distinction.  The […]

United Way Peterborough & District takes part in the Community Services Recovery Fund – a $400 million investment in charities and non-profits Now more than ever, charities and non-profits are playing a key role in addressing persistent and complex social problems faced by all Canadians. The Community Services Recovery Fund is a $400 million investment […]

Ontario’s 2023 Budget comes at a time of both challenge and opportunity for the province. While confronting record inflation, food insecurity, a critical lack of affordable housing, escalating mental health and addiction-related needs, and a greater complexity and demand for community services, the province is growing and revitalizing at a rapid rate. Growth brings opportunity […]

PETERBOROUGH, ON (February 2, 2023) – Today in the training centre of the John Howard Society on Stewart Street, United Way Peterborough & District CEO Jim Russell announced the current round of funding to address critical needs in our community related to homelessness. The United Way is the Community Entity for Reaching Home: Canada’s Homelessness […]

Built in the 1870’s, our iconic office building, is now undergoing much needed structural repairs and accessibility updates so that United Way Peterborough & District can remain an open and inclusive space to serve our community. A Government of Canada grant, administered through the Enabling Accessibility Fund has made this much needed renovation possible, a […]

In recognition of Living Wage Week that is taking place internationally from November 14th-20th, the United Way Peterborough & District released its 2022 Living Wage Report. Titled ‘The Gap’, this year’s report highlights the growing difference between increasing cost of living and various forms of income that have stayed relatively stagnant for years. The living […]