For nearly four decades, United Way Peterborough & District has been organizing the annual Coats For Community winter clothing drive, collecting and distributing tens of thousands of winter garments and essential items.  With the demand for winter gear increasing each year, our partnership with PATH will allow the program to reach even more people who need help staying warm during the winter months.

Public Donations

Donations will be accepted throughout the fall, winter and spring at PATH:

  • Wednesdays: 9 AM – 3 PM
  • Saturdays: 10 AM – 3 PM
  • Location: 385 Lansdowne Street East, Peterborough

Public Pick Up Days

The majority of donated items will be distributed through agencies in the City and County of Peterborough, but PATH will also be open for community members individually to pick up coats the first Saturday of each month:

  • First Saturday of Each Month: November 1, December 6, January 3, February 7, March 7, April 4
  • Location: PATH – 385 Lansdowne Street East, Peterborough

Get Involved

Organizations interested in hosting a donation bin or contributing supplies can email: info@pathptbo.org

A Legacy of Giving: Coats For Community

Thank You!

Your generous donations, to our 2023 Coats for our Community initiative allowed 527 people to come into the beautiful, centrally located space donated by Murray Street Baptist Church on Saturday, November 4th to select the winter coats, snow pants and accessories they needed to keep their families warm this winter!

A total of 1844 coats, jackets, snow pants and winter wear were distributed locally along with 1272 handknit mittens, hats and accessories generously provided by the Mitts for Kids volunteer knitters!

We want to send a special thank you to St. Vincent De Paul Thrift Stores in  Peterborough and Lakefield, for once again, sharing their space for our 2023 collection, Global Point Logistics for their amazing storage facility and truck rental, PVNC Catholic District School Board and Windsor’s Dry Cleaners who volunteered to be a community collection point in the month leading up to our collection weekend and to IG Wealth Management, St. Anne’s  School, St. Paul’s in Lakefield and Suzi Home Maker who coordinated staff collection drives to drop off!

A huge thank you to the Mitts for Kids knitters who distributed a record number of warm, made with love accessories: Ennismore Senior Knitting Club, Carole Berry, Jean Cameron, Linda Chopping, Lynn Creech, Karen Drinkwalter, Debbie East, Carey Hogan, Paulette Packingham, Jill Smallwood, Margaret Tippett, Janet Twigg

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You’re not seeing double, your generosity can go twice as far!

For 85 years, neighbours have been coming together to build a stronger, more caring Peterborough community. This year, there’s an extra reason to celebrate: eligible donations will be matched dollar for dollar!

Thanks to the generosity of an anonymous donor, new donations of $85 or more, as well as any increase to an existing gift, will be matched 100% through our 2026 Community Campaign.

This is the third and final year of this incredible matching gift, making it a special opportunity to double your impact and help support the network of 20 local agencies working to strengthen our community.

Whether you’re making your first gift or increasing your support, your generosity makes a difference.

85 years united. Double the impact. Stronger together.

Learn more at the link in our bio!

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You’re not seeing double, your generosity can go twice as far! For 85 years, neighbours have been coming together to build a stronger, more caring Peterborough community. This year, there’s an extra reason to celebrate: eligible donations will be matched dollar for dollar! Thanks to the generosity of an anonymous donor, new donations of $85 or more, as well as any increase to an existing gift, will be matched 100% through our 2026 Community Campaign. This is the third and final year of this incredible matching gift, making it a special opportunity to double your impact and help support the network of 20 local agencies working to strengthen our community. Whether you’re making your first gift or increasing your support, your generosity makes a difference. 85 years united. Double the impact. Stronger together. Learn more at the link in our bio!

🧡 Today we wear orange. In honour of every child who was taken. Every family that was broken. Every survivor who carried the weight of what should never have happened.

Reconciliation is not a moment; it’s a responsibility we carry every day.
United Way Peterborough & District walks alongside Indigenous communities, today and always. #OrangeShirtDay #TruthandReconciliation

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🧡 Today we wear orange. In honour of every child who was taken. Every family that was broken. Every survivor who carried the weight of what should never have happened. Reconciliation is not a moment; it’s a responsibility we carry every day. United Way Peterborough & District walks alongside Indigenous communities, today and always. #OrangeShirtDay #TruthandReconciliation

Shop the Certified Neighbour Collection online now at the link in our bio.

A portion of the proceeds directly support your United Way Community Campaign.

Local pickup in Peterborough available @ricartpromo or shipping options with Canada Post and Purolator!

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Shop the Certified Neighbour Collection online now at the link in our bio. A portion of the proceeds directly support your United Way Community Campaign. Local pickup in Peterborough available @ricartpromo or shipping options with Canada Post and Purolator!

One week ago, we launched our 2026 Community Campaign! 🎉

Thanks to Campaign Cabinet member, Trista Greer and @ftlom.inc we have the perfect little recap to relive it. ❤️

There are so many ways to be a Certified Neighbour.

Want to get involved? Whether you’re a business or an individual there’s a role you can play in supporting our community!

⬇️ Comment “CERTIFIED” and we’ll send you a DM and share the different ways you can support the Campaign!

#85YearsUnited and we’re just getting started.

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One week ago, we launched our 2026 Community Campaign! 🎉 Thanks to Campaign Cabinet member, Trista Greer and @ftlom.inc we have the perfect little recap to relive it. ❤️ There are so many ways to be a Certified Neighbour. Want to get involved? Whether you’re a business or an individual there’s a role you can play in supporting our community! ⬇️ Comment “CERTIFIED” and we’ll send you a DM and share the different ways you can support the Campaign! #85YearsUnited and we’re just getting started.

The Certified Neighbour Collection is officially here!

You saw it at our Campaign Launch. You asked about it. And now… you can officially get your own Certified Neighbour swag!

Our first drop is live with many ways to rep your neighbourhood, including:
❤️ the 2-Tone Hat
❤️ the Crewneck Fleece
❤️ the Tote

Check out the online store for yourself to see what else is available.

The best part? Proceeds from every purchase go directly to supporting United Way Peterborough & District’s Community Campaign. The people, programs and organizations that are working to build a stronger community, together.

🛍️ Shop the colllection through the link in our bio

📤 Local pickup at @ricartpromo or shipping options available via Canada Post & Purolator!

Tag your Certified Neighbours in the comments. Share this post. Show us how you’re sporting yours. And let’s see just how far the Certified Neighbour crew can go!

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The Certified Neighbour Collection is officially here! You saw it at our Campaign Launch. You asked about it. And now… you can officially get your own Certified Neighbour swag! Our first drop is live with many ways to rep your neighbourhood, including: ❤️ the 2-Tone Hat ❤️ the Crewneck Fleece ❤️ the Tote Check out the online store for yourself to see what else is available. The best part? Proceeds from every purchase go directly to supporting United Way Peterborough & District’s Community Campaign. The people, programs and organizations that are working to build a stronger community, together. 🛍️ Shop the colllection through the link in our bio 📤 Local pickup at @ricartpromo or shipping options available via Canada Post & Purolator! Tag your Certified Neighbours in the comments. Share this post. Show us how you’re sporting yours. And let’s see just how far the Certified Neighbour crew can go!

85 years of caring. 85 years of community. And now, a new goal for the future.

Today, United Way Peterborough & District celebrated 85 years of bringing people together to create lasting change in our community, and launched our 2026 Community Campaign with a goal of $1,585,000!

Together, we can make sure local people have access to the support, opportunities and resources they need to thrive.

Here’s to 85 years of making a difference, and to what we can accomplish together in the years ahead.

📸 @jordanlyallphotography

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85 years of caring. 85 years of community. And now, a new goal for the future. Today, United Way Peterborough & District celebrated 85 years of bringing people together to create lasting change in our community, and launched our 2026 Community Campaign with a goal of $1,585,000! Together, we can make sure local people have access to the support, opportunities and resources they need to thrive. Here’s to 85 years of making a difference, and to what we can accomplish together in the years ahead. 📸 @jordanlyallphotography

Tomorrow is the big day! We’re launching our 2026 Community Campaign. ❤️

We will come together with community leaders, local businesses, supporters and neighbours to celebrate what lies ahead.

And this year is a big one.

🎉 85 years of United Way in Peterborough & District
🤝 A new campaign led by @_thetiffanyshow
❤️ New leadership under Jason Seguya
🎯 And tomorrow… we reveal our 2026 campaign goal.
Most importantly, we get to celebrate the people who make this community what it is, and talk about how each of us can show up for our neighbours in the year ahead.

Haven’t grabbed your ticket yet? There’s still time!

📅 Tomorrow, September 17
📍 Healthy Planet Arena
🕛 12:00–1:30 p.m.
🍽️ Hot lunch included
🎟️ $30

Get your ticket today at the link in bio!

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Tomorrow is the big day! We’re launching our 2026 Community Campaign. ❤️ We will come together with community leaders, local businesses, supporters and neighbours to celebrate what lies ahead. And this year is a big one. 🎉 85 years of United Way in Peterborough & District 🤝 A new campaign led by @_thetiffanyshow ❤️ New leadership under Jason Seguya 🎯 And tomorrow… we reveal our 2026 campaign goal. Most importantly, we get to celebrate the people who make this community what it is, and talk about how each of us can show up for our neighbours in the year ahead. Haven’t grabbed your ticket yet? There’s still time! 📅 Tomorrow, September 17 📍 Healthy Planet Arena 🕛 12:00–1:30 p.m. 🍽️ Hot lunch included 🎟️ $30 Get your ticket today at the link in bio!
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