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May 23

The United Way Peterborough & District team will be away from the office May 26–27 as we attend a United Way conference focused on learning, collaboration, and new ways to better serve our community.

We’ will be back on Wednesday, May 28!

May 21

Big news! United Way Peterborough and District is thrilled to welcome longtime community champion Paul Rellinger as Chair of our 2025 Campaign Cabinet!🎉

A passionate community advocate, seasoned journalist, and the heart behind Peterborough Performs, Paul brings deep purpose to this year’s campaign.

With Paul leading the way, we’re ready to ignite, bold, impactful change across the city and county of Peterborough. The work ahead is important — and it’s just getting started!

May 20

Save the Date! We are excited to announce that Day of Caring 2025 is taking place on Friday, June 20! 🛠️💪

This annual event connects local volunteers with nonprofit organizations across Peterborough & County to complete meaningful, hands-on project. These initiatives not only foster a sense of community and collaboration, but also significantly enhance the capacity of these nonprofit groups to fulfill their missions and better our community, all in a single day!

Keep an eye out for further details and updates!

May 19

Have you heard about our Neighbourhood Fund?

We provide small, one-time grants of $500 - $5000 to support informal groups of individuals that are working together to improve their community within the City and County of Peterborough.

Submit your applications by Monday June 2.

Learn more, and start writing your proposal now: [Link in bio]

May 17

Today marks the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia.

Let's stand united in our commitment to supporting LGBTQ2S+ rights and creating a society that embraces diversity, safety, and inclusivity for all.

United Way Peterborough & District celebrates the diverse individuals who shape our communities and is committed to working with LGBTQ2S+ communities to ensure their safety and well-being.

#InternationalDayAgainstHomophobiaBiphobiaAndTransphobia2025

May 16

🎉 Happy Victoria Day Weekend!
Please note our office will be closed on Monday, May 19 and will reopen on Tuesday, May 20 at 9:00 AM.
We wish you a safe and relaxing holiday!

May 14

Do you have an idea that would bring people in our community together?

Our Neighbourhood Fund provides small, one-time grants of $500 - $5000 to support informal groups of individuals that are working together to improve their community within the City and County of Peterborough.

Make your pitch by Monday June 2!

Learn more, and start writing your proposal now: [Link in bio]

May 9

Do you have an idea for a community-building project?

Our Neighbourhood Fund provides small, one-time grants of $500 - $5000 to support informal groups of individuals that are working together to improve their community within the City and County of Peterborough.

Submit your applications by Monday June 2.

Learn more, and start writing your proposal now: [Link in bio]

May 6

Our Neighbourhood Fund provides small, one-time grants of $500 - $5000 to support informal groups of individuals that are working together to improve their community within the City and County of Peterborough.

We can't wait to see what ideas you've dreamed up!

Submit your applications by Monday June 2.

Learn more, and start writing your proposal now: [Link in bio]

May 5

On Red Dress Day, we honour the lives of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, and two-spirit people. Started by Métis artist and activist Jaime Black-Morsette in 2010 as the REDress Project, the red dress has become a powerful symbol for raising awareness. Indigenous women and girls make up less than 5% of the Canadian population but represent approximately 24% of all homicide victims.

In United Way Peterborough & District’s latest Point-in-Time homelessness count, we found that there are about twice as many white men than white women experiencing homelessness in Peterborough, but roughly an equal number of Indigenous men and Indigenous women, illustrating the systemic marginalization of Indigenous women in our community.

The final report of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls was released in 2019 and includes 231 Calls for Justice directed at not only governments and institutions, but all Canadians. We encourage you to read it.

You can also find learning resources, and other actions you can take on the Red Dress Day page of @amnestycanada's website.

Apr 30

This week, we’re shining a spotlight on the heart of our organization - our volunteers. ❤️

Their generosity, energy, and dedication fuel everything we do at United Way Peterborough & District. Whether they’re packing backpacks, raising awareness, or offering a helping hand behind the scenes, they remind us what community is all about.

To our volunteers: We couldn’t do it without you - and we wouldn’t want to. Thank you for everything that you do!! 🙌 You show up. You pitch in. You make magic happen - and honestly, we don’t know what we’d do without you!

Take a peek at this collage of some of our amazing volunteers - how many familiar faces can you spot? 👀

#NationalVolunteerWeek

Apr 25

We did it, Peterborough! 🎉 Last night, we celebrated exceeding our campaign goal with a total of $1,506,198 raised — all thanks to the incredible generosity of our community. 💥❤️ Huge thanks to Electric City Catering for the delicious dinner and SugaShak 2.0 for the beautifully hand-decorated cupcakes that made the night even sweeter!

Photos by photoswithandrew.ca 📸

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