🌍 Today is World Social Work Day!
The care economy workforce is at the heart of our communities, helping people, strengthening families, and building resilient neighbourhoods.
United Way Peterborough & District proudly supports the people who power the care economy sector and the vital services that touch millions of lives.
Our community showed up in a big way for Period Promise 2026!
Thanks to the incredible generosity of Peterborough & District, this year’s Period Promise campaign collected 41,556 menstrual products, far surpassing our goal of 25,000 products collected.
That’s over 41,000 items that will now be distributed through our friends @kawarthafoodshare , helping ensure individuals and families have access to essential products they shouldn’t have to go without.
Because the reality is: 1 in 4 people in Canada who menstruate have had to choose between period products and other basic needs.
This campaign is about more than products, it’s about dignity, access, and breaking the stigma.
To everyone who donated, hosted drives, and helped spread the word: thank you for being a part of this impact.
Pizza pie? That’s amore! 🍕
Celebrate Pi(e) Day with a slice from everyone’s favourite, Domino’s Pizza Peterborough. While you’re there, make a donation to United Way Peterborough & District and receive a coupon for ✨FREE cheesy bread✨
That’s right. You give back AND get to enjoy a delicious side of cheesy bread for FREE.
Domino’s Pizza + United Way = The ultimate slice of community impact 🤝
Sometimes, when you’re this close to the goal… you have to go to great heights to get there. ⬆️
Today, Paul Rellinger, Campaign Chair for United Way Peterborough & District, took to a roof in downtown Peterborough to share an important update: our community campaign is 96% of the way to our $1.6 million goal, with just $61,000 left to raise before March 31.
For many in the community, the rooftop moment may look familiar. Almost 15 years ago, Paul first climbed onto a roof to raise money for United Way through the original Relly on the Roof fundraiser. Today, he returned to remind us what’s possible when our community comes together.
The community has carried this campaign 96% of the way, now we’re asking for your help to raise the final 4%.
Let’s finish the climb together.
🔗 Donate today: [link in bio]
22% of Canadians believe menstruation is a topic that should not be publicly discussed, and that period products should be kept out of sight.
DONATE TODAY!
Visit the Period Promise page on our website (link in bio) to find a list of public drop off locations, as well as a monetary donation page.
Other Ways to Advance Menstrual Equity:
~ Advocate for a basic income guarantee to prevent period poverty before it starts (support Bill S-206!)
~ Provide a variety of free period products in your workplace bathrooms
~ Offer menstrual leave in addition to your sick day policy, as well as related accommodations, including for those experiencing menopause
Let’s kick it at Campaign Celebration! 🎉
Join us on April 9 for an evening of recognition and reflection as we look back on 2025 and the incredible impact made across our community. Thanks to the generosity and collaboration of workplace teams, donors, volunteers, and community partners, meaningful change is happening right here in Peterborough.
This evening is all about celebrating the people and organizations who make that impact possible.
🔗 The link to RSVP is in our bio. We’d love to see you there!
52% of people who menstruate feel the need to hide that they are on their period at school or work.
21% feel the need to hide that they’re on their period even when they’re at home.
DONATE TODAY!
Visit the Period Promise page on our website (link in bio) to find a list of public drop off locations, as well as a monetary donation page.
Other Ways to Advance Menstrual Equity:
~ Advocate for a basic income guarantee to prevent period poverty before it starts (support Bill S-206!)
~ Provide a variety of free period products in your workplace bathrooms
~ Offer menstrual leave in addition to your sick day policy, as well as related accommodations, including for those experiencing menopause
🎉 Celebrating 60 years of generosity with @trentuniversity ! 🎉
Trent University faculty, staff, retirees, and unions came together to raise $124,847 for United Way Peterborough & District’s 2025 Workplace Campaign! 🙌
From signature BBQs to chili cookoffs, Trent’s generosity has been supporting our community for six decades, and the impact is real. ❤️
The community campaign still has a few weeks left to go, help us reach our $1.6M goal by March 31! Every donation counts. Learn more at the link in our bio. 🔗
Join us for our FREE Period Promise Workshop!
In this informal workshop, Heather Litster (@heatherlitster__ ) , founder of Moon and Bloom, and host of the Community Red Tent, will dive into the menstrual health foundations that many folks were not taught in school, and Meagan Vaughan, the Women & HIV/AIDS Initiative Coordinator at Peterborough AIDS Resource Network (@whai.parn ) will discuss issues surrounding period poverty and inadequate access to personal wellness and hygiene necessities, as well as ways that we as a community can work together to advance menstrual equity.
Mon. March 16 at 10AM
United Way Peterborough & District Office
277 Stewart Street
Please RSVP to attend this FREE workshop: Period Promise Link in Bio
💜 Today we celebrate International Women’s Day!
Across Canada, women are leading change by strengthening communities, advocating for equity, and creating opportunities for everyone to thrive.
At United Way Peterborough & District, we’re proud to invest in gender equality to support women’s economic empowerment and reduce financial stress. 🌟
Happy national Employee Appreciation day! These baby photos grew up into the team behind United Way Peterborough & District❤️ .
Different roles, and one shared goal: strengthening our community.
From fundraising and marketing, to community impact, finance, and operations, this team is working every day to help bring our Community Campaign home.
And right now… we’re only 4% away from our $1.6 million goal!
Let’s finish strong, Peterborough & District.
Period Promise Update!
United Way Peterborough & District is SO grateful for the 7530 pads and 412 liners that we’ve received to date (March 6), but we are still in need of tampons, cups, and period underwear!
Check out the running totals on our website before you shop. [Link in bio]
