Community Initiatives

United Way Community Initiatives

Backpacks For Success

Since the Backpacks for Success program launched locally in 2003, United Way Peterborough & District has provided more than 13,000 backpacks containing grade-appropriate school supplies to local youth in Kindergarten through Grade 12 who are financially vulnerable. Each year, this program sees community donors and volunteers come together to make a tangible difference by ensuring that local students are provided with the tools they need to be successful.

Learn More: Backpacks for Success

Coats For Community

We know the need for warm winter coats in our community is great, not just for local youth but for economically vulnerable adults as well. In 2023, we collected and distributed 1,844 coats to residents of Peterborough City and County who were unable to purchase their own.

Learn More: Coats for our Community

Tampon Tuesday

Menstruation products are a basic necessity. But if you’re living in poverty – or vulnerable in other ways – access to tampons, pads, cups or menstrual underwear, can be challenging.

Learn More: Tampon Tuesday

Day Of Caring

Our Day of Caring event brings the community together while demonstrating the power of volunteering. Local businesses partner with United Way Peterborough & District to assist in completing projects at United Way funded agencies. These projects vary and can include construction, restoration, community special events or agency work. By providing a team of volunteers, companies help member agencies complete important tasks. Day of Caring is a unique event that allows businesses to get directly involved in their own community while promoting team building, boosting morale, and increasing  your company’s community profile. The Day of Caring program connects businesses with volunteer opportunities that matter to you and your community.

Learn More: Day of Caring

Seeing is Believing

Seeing is Believing tours are your opportunity to understand other people’s realities, by engaging your employees, co-workers, volunteers, family or friends in finding out more about UWP’s community-building work and partner agencies.

Expect to be inspired, engaged, surprised, and witness – up close – the impact of your contribution on creating long-lasting social change.

If you or your workplace would like to participate in a tour, please contact United Way Peterborough: Contact Us

Social Posts

Looking for food support this holiday season?

Please visit the City of Peterborough website for information on food banks and free meals.

peterborough.ca/foodcalendar

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Looking for food support this holiday season? Please visit the City of Peterborough website for information on food banks and free meals. peterborough.ca/foodcalendar

❤️It’s Thank You Thursday!❤️

Thank you to the whole team at J & M Automotive who welcomed us into their shop to present a generous gift to @unitedwayptbo

We also want to thank @darcybonner2829 Campaign Cabinet member, for helping build these strong community connections.

We’re so grateful for local businesses who step up for our community! Remember that every dollar raised here, stays here supporting our 20 outstanding partner agencies.

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❤️It’s Thank You Thursday!❤️ Thank you to the whole team at J & M Automotive who welcomed us into their shop to present a generous gift to @unitedwayptbo We also want to thank @darcybonner2829 Campaign Cabinet member, for helping build these strong community connections. We’re so grateful for local businesses who step up for our community! Remember that every dollar raised here, stays here supporting our 20 outstanding partner agencies.

❄️Even with the snow coming down outside, our spirit week continues strong with Statement Sock Day!

🧦Bold statements, adorable animals, throwback characters - the team brought it all.

❤️Proud of this team for finding joy, colour and community no matter the weather!

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❄️Even with the snow coming down outside, our spirit week continues strong with Statement Sock Day! 🧦Bold statements, adorable animals, throwback characters - the team brought it all. ❤️Proud of this team for finding joy, colour and community no matter the weather!

Consider this your official invitation to United Way`s PJ Day! 🎉🛏️

Feeling the winter chill? Warm up with us this Friday, December 12th and get cozy in support of United Way Peterborough & District’s annual campaign.

To participate, simply donate $5 and enjoy rocking your fuzziest slippers, comfiest PJs, or favourite track pants all day long. You can event invite your coworkers and make it a workplace PJ party!

When you donate to the United Way, every dollar you give supports 20 local partner agencies doing vital work right here in Peterborough & County.

Ready to get cozy for a cause?
👉 Visit the link in our bio to take part!

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Consider this your official invitation to United Way's PJ Day! 🎉🛏️ Feeling the winter chill? Warm up with us this Friday, December 12th and get cozy in support of United Way Peterborough & District’s annual campaign. To participate, simply donate $5 and enjoy rocking your fuzziest slippers, comfiest PJs, or favourite track pants all day long. You can event invite your coworkers and make it a workplace PJ party! When you donate to the United Way, every dollar you give supports 20 local partner agencies doing vital work right here in Peterborough & County. Ready to get cozy for a cause? 👉 Visit the link in our bio to take part!

☕️We kicked off our @unitedwayptbo Staff Spirit Week with a cozy hot chocolate bar at our all-staff meeting!

❤️Even though our team gives in many ways year-round, Spirit Week is a chance to come together, have some fun, and show what workplace campaigns can look like across our community!

😊Cheers to Jim for starting us off with a smile. Stay tuned to see what the rest of Spirit Week brings!

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☕️We kicked off our @unitedwayptbo Staff Spirit Week with a cozy hot chocolate bar at our all-staff meeting! ❤️Even though our team gives in many ways year-round, Spirit Week is a chance to come together, have some fun, and show what workplace campaigns can look like across our community! 😊Cheers to Jim for starting us off with a smile. Stay tuned to see what the rest of Spirit Week brings!

❄️ TODAY (Dec. 6) - Public pickup day for neighbours in need of coats and other warm gear, too!

📍10AM - 3PM at @path_ptbo 385 Lansdowne Street East.

🗓️ Can’t make it today? Public pickup days take place the first Saturday of every month, from now until April.

📞Questions? Call (705)775-7284

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❄️ TODAY (Dec. 6) - Public pickup day for neighbours in need of coats and other warm gear, too! 📍10AM - 3PM at @path_ptbo 385 Lansdowne Street East. 🗓️ Can’t make it today? Public pickup days take place the first Saturday of every month, from now until April. 📞Questions? Call (705)775-7284

📸 Whoever gets caught on camera…. Has to promo the December 50/50!

❤️ When you buy United Way Peterborough & District 50/50 tickets, no one loses. In fact, there’s always two winners: you and your community.

💸 Congratulations to our November winner, J. Million of Peterborough on taking home $877.50!

🔗 Tickets for the December draw are live! Find out more at the link in our bio.

*Must be 18 years or older to purchase 50/50 tickets. Ontario residents only.

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📸 Whoever gets caught on camera…. Has to promo the December 50/50! ❤️ When you buy United Way Peterborough & District 50/50 tickets, no one loses. In fact, there’s always two winners: you and your community. 💸 Congratulations to our November winner, J. Million of Peterborough on taking home $877.50! 🔗 Tickets for the December draw are live! Find out more at the link in our bio. *Must be 18 years or older to purchase 50/50 tickets. Ontario residents only.
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