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United Way Peterborough and District is pleased to announce the opportunity to learn more about the Ontario Trillium Foundation’s Non-Profit grant: The Resilient Communities Fund. This unique opportunity for Non-Profit and Charitable organizations serving Peterborough and the surrounding areas to learn more about eligibility, guidelines, and how this funding may support them.  This event took place virtually […]

Have you heard of 211? As Canada navigates the second wave of COVID-19, people are still seeking support and unsure where to turn. Whether it’s help accessing food, mental health supports, or other non-emergency programs and services in your community, simply dial 2-1-1 or visit 211.ca.

In recognition of World Homeless Day on October 10, the United Way of Peterborough & District released its annual Housing is Fundamental report from its Stewart Street offices this morning. Jim Russell CEO was joined by report author Paul Armstrong who highlighted key findings in this 15^th anniversary edition.

United Way Peterborough & District is accepting funding applications for the Emergency Community Support Fund (ECSF) Round 2 from October 5 to October 30, 2020.

We’re so excited to announce our annual Coats For Kids & Adults too program will be happening this year with safety protocols in place! Collection will take place over the Thanksgiving weekend at St. Vincent De Paul Parking Lot in Peterborough!

In a departure from past practice, the United Way of Peterborough and District announced an ambitious but essential goal of $5,000,00.00 by 2023 on September 29, 2020.

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United Way Peterborough & District Promotes Upcoming Concert Series This Weekend Click here to purchase your tickets! Please use code UnitedWayPtbo for a portion of the proceeds to be donated back to the United Way Peterborough & District and the community. Peterborough, ON September 15, 2020 – United Way Peterborough & District is so grateful […]

United Way Peterborough and District is happy to announce their new Campaign Chair for the upcoming campaign year, Dr. Marcus Harvey.

On May 19, United Way Peterborough & District launched a call for applications for the Emergency Community Support Fund (ECSF). The fund provides financial support to charities and other qualified donees adapting their frontline services to support vulnerable Canadians during the COVID-19 pandemic. The ECSF is funded by the Government of Canada and is being […]

Giving is about people. Your local love can truly change a life, right here in the city and county of Peterborough. This is one story.   Thank-you to our community partners who gave Rob the support he needed to change his life. Thank-you to everyone who has donated to our campaign and invested in our […]

UWP Innovation Funding – Call for applications Now Open! Non-profit organizations play an important role in tackling the problems of a fast-changing society. Through its Innovation Fund, UWP seeks to support nonprofit innovators, whether small or large, to design and/or deliver new initiatives that meet the community priorities identified within this RFP. Projects funded through […]