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
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
Returning for 2026- The Ultimate Burger Battle is our month-long celebration of local flavours, community spirit, and giving. Participating restaurants will create signature ultimate burgers, and a portion of each sale helps support United Way’s initiatives across Peterborough and District.
Learn More: Ultimate Burger Battle
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 Community
Peterborough Performs is a one-of-a-kind evening of live music and community impact. Featuring local musicians, this special event brings people together for one unforgettable night in support of our most vulnerable neighbours.
Join us Thursday, March 4, 2027 as we celebrate local talent, build awareness, and stand united for change.
Learn More: Peterborough Performs
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: Period Promise
A discussion with the mayoral candidates focused on social issues in a changing Peterborough.
FREE BBQ GENEROUSLY PROVIDED BY E.P. LIONS CLUB: 5:00PM - 5:45PM
ALL MAYORAL CANDIDATES MEETING: 6:00PM - 8:30PM
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Active transportation is encouraged, and bike racks will be provided. Use of strong bike locks is recommended.
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FORMAT:
- All 7 mayoral candidates will provide brief opening statements;
- Candidates will take turns discussing their platforms and approaches with the moderator, in a style similar to a job interview;
- Audience members will have a chance to ask their own questions, both in the room and online;
- Candidates will provide brief closing remarks.
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WATCH THE LIVESTREAM: twitch.tv/newcanadianscentre
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YMCA`s FAMILY DROP-IN:
Families with children are invited to watch the livestream at YMCA’s Development Centre (123 Aylmer Street South) on October 7, from 6:00PM - 8:30PM.
Family Drop-In Features:
- Free participation for all families
- Livestream of the mayoral event
- Toys and activity mats for young children
- Supervised drop-in programming for children ages 4-12
Children ages 4-12 may be signed into the YMCA`s supervised drop-in program. Parents and caregivers of children ages 4-12 are welcome to remain in the YMCA Development Centre to watch the livestream or attend the discussion in-person at the New Canadians Centre.
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EVENT ORGANIZED BY:
- United Way Peterborough & District
- New Canadians Centre
- Trent’s Research for Social Change Lab
- One City Peterborough
- Peterborough Community Health Centre
- Basic Income Peterborough Network
- Community Resilience Action Network
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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.
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
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!
Join us for a discussion with the mayoral candidates focused on social issues in a changing Peterborough.
FREE BBQ GENEROUSLY PROVIDED BY E.P. LIONS CLUB: 5:00PM - 5:45PM
ALL MAYORAL CANDIDATES MEETING: 6:00PM - 8:30PM
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Active transportation is encouraged, and bike racks will be provided.
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FORMAT:
- All 7 mayoral candidates will provide brief opening statements;
- Candidates will take turns discussing their platforms and approaches with the moderator, in a style similar to a job interview;
- Audience members will have a chance to ask their own questions, both in the room and online;
- Candidates will provide brief closing remarks.
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WATCH THE LIVESTREAM: twitch.tv/newcanadianscentre
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EVENT ORGANIZED BY:
- United Way Peterborough & District
- New Canadians Centre
- Trent’s Research for Social Change Lab
- One City Peterborough
- Peterborough Community Health Centre
- Basic Income Peterborough Network
- Community Resilience Action Network
We’re just TWO days away! 🎉
And we couldn’t be more excited to have Miskin Law (@miskinlaw) joining us as the Presenting Sponsor of our 2026 Campaign Launch.
For 85 years, United Way Peterborough & District has been bringing people together to create a stronger, more connected community, and we’re kicking off our next chapter with an incredible group of local leaders, businesses and neighbours.
This Thursday, we’ll gather at Healthy Planet Arena to celebrate 85 years of United, welcome our new CEO Jason Seguya, meet our 2026 Campaign Chair Tiffany Arcari (@_thetiffanyshow), and share what’s ahead for this year’s campaign.
📅 Thursday, September 17
📍 Healthy Planet Arena
🕐 12:00–1:30 p.m. | Doors open at 11:30 a.m.
🍽️ Lunch included
🎟️ $30 per person
Have you got your ticket yet? There’s still time to join us!
🎟️ Grab your ticket through the link in our bio.
A huge thank you to the Miskin Law team for helping us kick off this milestone year. We’re so grateful to have you alongside us as we launch the 2026 Community Campaign!
Due to unforeseen circumstances, our office is closed today (Tuesday, September 15). Our team will remain available remotely, and will continue to monitor phones and emails. Thank you for understanding!
We look forward to seeing everyone at Campaign Launch THIS Thursday! Tickets are available online through the link in our bio.
We’re so excited to have the Peterborough County OPP Detachment Board and Siika Foods (@siika_foods) joining us as a Community Sponsors for our 2026 Campaign Launch! ❤️
Their support is helping us bring our community together as we kick off this year’s campaign and celebrate 85 years of United Way Peterborough & District.
We’re just days away from gathering local businesses, community leaders, supporters and neighbours at the 2026 Campaign Launch — and we want you there!
📅 Thursday, September 17
📍 Healthy Planet Arena
🕛 12:00–1:30 p.m. (doors open at 11:30 a.m.)
🍽️ Lunch included
🎟️ $30 per person
Come celebrate 85 years with us, meet this year’s campaign leadership, find out what’s ahead and help us kick off your Community Campaign
Have you got your ticket yet? Grab yours today!
🔗 Tickets available online at the link in bio.
Thank you, Peterborough County OPP Detachment Board and Siika Foods, for helping us launch 2026!
🎉 85 years of showing up for our community, and we’re just getting started!
We’re so excited to be officially kicking off the 2026 United Way Peterborough & District Community Campaign NEXT WEEK and we’re incredibly grateful to have Miskin Law (@miskinlaw) joining us as our Presenting Sponsor!
Thank you to the Miskin Law team for believing in our community, supporting our work, and helping us celebrate this pretty incredible milestone. We’re so lucky to have partners who show up alongside us to build community.
With new leadership, an incredible Campaign Chair in Tiffany Arcari (@_thetiffanyshow), and so many exciting opportunities to get involved, 2026 is shaping up to be a BIG year.
🎟️ Join us for our Campaign Launch on Thursday, September 17 at Healthy Planet Arena! Tickets are just $30 and include lunch, plus an afternoon of celebration, connection and excitement for what’s ahead.
👉 Get your tickets today, available at the link in our bio.
Here’s to 85 years of caring for our community, the people who make it possible, and the next chapter ahead.
Meet Leo.
We’re told he’s very involved in the sponsorship process.
His official recommendation? Buy your Campaign Launch tickets. 😂🐾 [link in bio]
This Labour Day, we honour the courage of union members, advocates, and everyday workers who continue that fight today. ❤️
United Way Peterborough & District stands proudly alongside Labour.
Together, we build communities where everyone has what they need to thrive.
#LabourDay2026
