Ways To Get Involved

At United Way Peterborough & District, we believe that everyone has something valuable to contribute to building a stronger, more connected community. Whether you’re looking to give your time, share your voice, or make a financial impact, there are many meaningful ways to get involved and help create lasting change.

1. Donate

Your financial support helps fund vital programs and services across our region. Every dollar makes a difference in the lives of individuals and families.

Learn More: Donate To United Way Peterborough

2. Volunteer

Join a network of passionate community members who are making a hands-on difference. From event support to committee work, there are opportunities for every interest and schedule.

Learn More: Volunteer With United Way Peterborough

3. Host An Event

Hosting an event in support of United Way Peterborough & District helps to create opportunities for a better life for everyone in our community.

Learn More: Host An Event

4. Participate in Community Initiatives

Sponsor, donate or help organize one of our many community initiatives. They’re a great way to connect, learn, and support local causes.

Learn More: Community Initiatives

5. Workplace Campaigns

Engage your colleagues in giving back through a workplace campaign. We provide tools and support to make it easy and impactful.

Learn More: Workplace Campaigns For United Way Peterborough

6. Legacy Giving

Leave a lasting legacy by including United Way in your estate planning. Your gift will continue to support the community for generations to come.

Learn More: Leave A Legacy

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Social Posts

The 2025 #LivingWage for Peterborough and the Kawarthas is $22.20/ hour.

This is what it takes the cover the basic cost of living in our community - essentials such as housing, food, transportation, and childcare.

These figures are based on @onlivingwage 2025 calculated living wage. The United Way Peterborough and District is proud to fund and partner with the Ontario Living Wage Network to champion decent work and fair wages in our region.

A living wage is not a luxury - it’s the minimum required to living with stability and dignity in our area. It’s what it takes to make ends meet.

To learn more, visit ontariolivingwage.ca/documentation

#LivingWageWeek2025 #LivingWage

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The 2025 #LivingWage for Peterborough and the Kawarthas is $22.20/ hour.

This is what it takes the cover the basic cost of living in our community - essentials such as housing, food, transportation, and childcare.

These figures are based on @onlivingwage 2025 calculated living wage. The United Way Peterborough and District is proud to fund and partner with the Ontario Living Wage Network to champion decent work and fair wages in our region.

A living wage is not a luxury - it’s the minimum required to living with stability and dignity in our area. It’s what it takes to make ends meet.

To learn more, visit ontariolivingwage.ca/documentation

#LivingWageWeek2025 #LivingWage

Paul wants 🫵YOU🫵 to have the opportunity to win big, give back and change lives through our monthly 50/50 draws!

Visit the link in our bio to secure your tickets.

Next draw takes place Friday, November 28!

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

#UnitedWayPTBO #buildingcommunity #peterborough #5050

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Paul wants 🫵YOU🫵 to have the opportunity to win big, give back and change lives through our monthly 50/50 draws!

Visit the link in our bio to secure your tickets.

Next draw takes place Friday, November 28!

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

#UnitedWayPTBO #buildingcommunity #peterborough #5050

On November 11, we remember.
From all of us at United Way Peterborough & District, we express our deepest gratitude to the brave individuals who served with courage and dedication.
Today, we honour and salute all Veterans as we work towards a brighter future together.
For help and support, dial 2-1-1 or visit 211.ca

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On November 11, we remember.
From all of us at United Way Peterborough & District, we express our deepest gratitude to the brave individuals who served with courage and dedication.
Today, we honour and salute all Veterans as we work towards a brighter future together.
For help and support, dial 2-1-1 or visit 211.ca

❄️ Our first snowfall has arrived, and so has Coats for Community 🧥
We have once again partnered with @path_ptbo to ensure our neighbours stay warm this winter.
📍 Drop-off location: 385 Lansdowne St. E
🗓️ Wednesdays (10-3) and Saturdays (9-3)
We’re collecting (and in urgent need of) BLANKETS, coats, snow pants, sweaters, socks, underwear, gloves, towels, sleeping bags, hand warmers, and more!
❤️ If you’re able to donate, please ensure all items are clean and in good condition.
#CoatsForCommunity

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❄️ Our first snowfall has arrived, and so has Coats for Community 🧥
We have once again partnered with @path_ptbo to ensure our neighbours stay warm this winter.
📍 Drop-off location: 385 Lansdowne St. E
🗓️ Wednesdays (10-3) and Saturdays (9-3)
We’re collecting (and in urgent need of) BLANKETS, coats, snow pants, sweaters, socks, underwear, gloves, towels, sleeping bags, hand warmers, and more!
❤️ If you’re able to donate, please ensure all items are clean and in good condition.
#CoatsForCommunity

👉 There’s more than one way to make a difference! Paul’s got options, and so do you❤️. Learn more about how you can contribute to your 2025-26 Community Campaign on our website [link in bio].

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👉 There’s more than one way to make a difference! Paul’s got options, and so do you❤️. Learn more about how you can contribute to your 2025-26 Community Campaign on our website [link in bio].

🎉A big Congratulations to Lorell S of Peterborough, our very first United Way Peterborough & District 50/50 winner, who took home $1,172.50!
🎟️Every ticket sold helps fund local programs that provide food, shelter and support for people right here in Peterborough.
The November 50/50 draw is now live! Visit the link in our bio today for your chance to win big, give back and change lives, just like Lorell did❤️
#BuildingCommunity #UnitedWayPTBO #5050

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🎉A big Congratulations to Lorell S of Peterborough, our very first United Way Peterborough & District 50/50 winner, who took home $1,172.50!
🎟️Every ticket sold helps fund local programs that provide food, shelter and support for people right here in Peterborough.
The November 50/50 draw is now live! Visit the link in our bio today for your chance to win big, give back and change lives, just like Lorell did❤️
#BuildingCommunity #UnitedWayPTBO #5050

🍔🔥 It’s here: the first-ever @unitedwayptbo Ultimate Burger Battle begins TODAY!🔥🍔

All month long, 8 INCREDIBLE local restaurants across Peterborough and the County are facing off to be crowned the Ultimate Burger Battle champion👑! Each spot has crafted their own one-of-a-kind burger with big flavour and bigger IMPACT. From spicy stacks to fish patties and a burger beef wellington, they’re all battling it out for a cause.

👉 How it works:
🍔 Try as many Ultimate Burgers as you can between November 1-30,
💸 $2 from every burger sold support our work building a stronger, more caring community,
❤️ Feel good knowing every bite gives back!

Head over to our website using the link in our bio to 🗳️VOTE🗳️ for your People’s Choice Ultimate Burger and to learn more about these delicious creations and our 8 Burger Ambassadors who will be tasting along with you all month long.

Thank you to these amazing restaurants for cooking up creativity and community spirit all month long! Let’s make this a November to remember - every bite gives back❤️.

#UWPUBB #UltimateBurgerBattle

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🍔🔥 It’s here: the first-ever @unitedwayptbo Ultimate Burger Battle begins TODAY!🔥🍔

All month long, 8 INCREDIBLE local restaurants across Peterborough and the County are facing off to be crowned the Ultimate Burger Battle champion👑! Each spot has crafted their own one-of-a-kind burger with big flavour and bigger IMPACT. From spicy stacks to fish patties and a burger beef wellington, they’re all battling it out for a cause.

👉 How it works:
🍔 Try as many Ultimate Burgers as you can between November 1-30,
💸 $2 from every burger sold support our work building a stronger, more caring community,
❤️ Feel good knowing every bite gives back!

Head over to our website using the link in our bio to 🗳️VOTE🗳️ for your People’s Choice Ultimate Burger and to learn more about these delicious creations and our 8 Burger Ambassadors who will be tasting along with you all month long.

Thank you to these amazing restaurants for cooking up creativity and community spirit all month long! Let’s make this a November to remember - every bite gives back❤️.

#UWPUBB #UltimateBurgerBattle

🧥🧣🧤Our annual Coats for Community drive is underway!🧤🧣🧥
Did anyone else see snow fall in Peterborough this afternoon? We’re collecting gently used coats, blankets, gloves and other warm winter gear in collaboration with @path_ptbo to help keep our neighbours warm heading into this winter season.
If you have been meaning to donate, tomorrow’s a perfect day to drop by @path_ptbo
📍385 Lansdowne Street Easy
🗓️Saturdays 9AM-3PM | Wednesdays 10AM-3PM
Questions? ☎️ (705)-775-7284.
Every donation counts❤️

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🧥🧣🧤Our annual Coats for Community drive is underway!🧤🧣🧥
Did anyone else see snow fall in Peterborough this afternoon? We’re collecting gently used coats, blankets, gloves and other warm winter gear in collaboration with @path_ptbo to help keep our neighbours warm heading into this winter season.
If you have been meaning to donate, tomorrow’s a perfect day to drop by @path_ptbo
📍385 Lansdowne Street Easy
🗓️Saturdays 9AM-3PM | Wednesdays 10AM-3PM
Questions? ☎️ (705)-775-7284.
Every donation counts❤️

The United Way Ultimate Burger Battle starts THIS SATURDAY NOVEMBER 1st 🍔🔥!
At our press conference this morning, we asked some of our Burger Ambassadors to dream up their Ultimate Burges in preparation for this month! You can taste along with them at our 8 participating restaurants across Peterborough and the County all November long.
Every BITE gives BACK - $2 from every burger sold support our work building community and changing lives❤️!

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The United Way Ultimate Burger Battle starts THIS SATURDAY NOVEMBER 1st 🍔🔥!
At our press conference this morning, we asked some of our Burger Ambassadors to dream up their Ultimate Burges in preparation for this month! You can taste along with them at our 8 participating restaurants across Peterborough and the County all November long.
Every BITE gives BACK - $2 from every burger sold support our work building community and changing lives❤️!

🧣Do you have gently used winter gear? Help our community stay warm this season by donating to Coats for Community. @unitedwayptbo and @path_ptbo are proud to partner once again to help our neighbours face the winter months with dignity and warmth.🧣
📍Drop off at PATH: 385 Lansdowne St. E
🗓️Every Wednesday (9AM-3PM) and Saturday (10AM-3PM) until May 2026.

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🧣Do you have gently used winter gear? Help our community stay warm this season by donating to Coats for Community. @unitedwayptbo and @path_ptbo are proud to partner once again to help our neighbours face the winter months with dignity and warmth.🧣
📍Drop off at PATH: 385 Lansdowne St. E
🗓️Every Wednesday (9AM-3PM) and Saturday (10AM-3PM) until May 2026.

Did you know that last year, United Way Peterborough & District helped provide:
🍎 233,042 nutritious meals
🏠 15,013 nights of safe shelter
🧥 2,200+ coats
The purchase of 50/50 tickets helps to make this possible - and gives you the chance to win big!
🎟️ Tickets are: 1 for $10 | 3 for $25 | 7 for $50
🗓️ First draw: Friday, October 31st!
💰 Winner takes home $980 … and counting!
Tickets available at the link in our bio.

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