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United Way Peterborough & District CEO Jim Russell announced the most recent funding recipients supported by Reaching Home: Canada’s Homelessness Strategy. As the Community Entity, United Way Peterborough & District manages funding on behalf of the Government of Canada to support local homelessness initiatives. Reaching Home: Canada’s Homelessness Strategy is a community-based program aimed at […]

“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

Today at their Stewart Street office, United Way Peterborough & District announced its Community Impact Report. The Community Impact Report, titled “UNITED. Together We Can…” highlights the accomplishments of the United Way, funded agencies, and community partners throughout the prior year. Jim Russell, CEO of United Way Peterborough & District, opened by describing how the […]

United on the Highway Saturday, July 15th Location:  270 George Street North-Venture North parking lot downtown Peterborough (across from Riley’s Pub/ Harvey’s).Pre-registration is encouraged but will be available onsite 9 am to 10:30 am with KTU at  11 am SHARP! The first 50 Players to register HERE will receive a free commemorative event tee! Join us for this […]

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 […]

The United Way Peterborough & District Office will be closed for the holidays and our staff will be taking a well deserved break beginning Friday, December 23rd until the new year, and we will be back to work on Tuesday, January 3rd 2023. If you haven’t made it in to make your gift, don’t worry, […]

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 […]

In recognition of World Homelessness Day on October 10th, United Way Peterborough & District released the 17th annual Housing is Fundamental report. Author Paul Armstrong emphasized the impacts of longstanding income inequality on housing affordability, which have only been further exacerbated by the pandemic and increased demand in Peterborough. Key findings include: Average asking rent […]