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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Happy Family Day!

Today, we celebrate the love, support, and strength that families bring to our communities.

This year, we’ve investing in parenting supports for new and expecting parents, building strong and healthy communities where children, families and you can thrive.

Every act of care helps build stronger, more connected neighbourhoods 🏠.
For 1 in 4 Canadians who menstruate, period products aren't always in the budget. You can help address period poverty in our community by contributing to our Period Promise campaign.

This year, we're sharing our running total by item type on our website [link in bio], so you can see what we have, and what we still need, as we aim to offer a greater diversity of product to residents experiencing period poverty. - We're also accepting monetary donations, which will allow us to purchase items in bulk.

Product donations will be accepted at the United Way office (277 Stewart Street), Monday-Friday, 9AM-5PM until Friday March 13. [Please note: We are closed February 16 for Family Day, and February 26 for Peterborough Performs and will not be present to accept drop offs.] 

If you’d like to get more involved with our 2026 Period Promise campaign, please do not hesitate to reach out to our team! We’d be happy to help you setup a collection at your workplace, share educational resources, or chat about any other ideas you may have.
From Campaign Launch to now - this community keeps showing up. We’re in the final stretch of our Community Campaign, and every act of generosity still matters ❤️!
When words aren’t enough to express how you feel, show your love with tickets to United Way Peterborough & District’s 50/50 raffle! 💖

For the month of love, we’re offering a guaranteed grand prize of ✨$1,000✨ A prize so irresistible, we wouldn’t blame you if you grabbed a few tickets for yourself too. 

👉 Still wondering if you should enter? Just know, that even if you don’t win, your community will. Fifty percent of the proceeds from every ticket sold go directly back to our community so we get the chance to spread the love throughout Peterborough.

🔗 Follow the link in our bio to enter our February 27th draw
🎉 Sponsor Spotlight: Friends of the Stage 🎉

💛 A huge thank you to our Friend of the Stage – Supporting Sponsors for stepping up in support of housing and homelessness initiatives in our community. Your contribution helps make this event possible, and we’re proud to celebrate you at the event and through our virtual auction presented by @llf_lawyers_llp (which launches in less than a week)!

Want to support this work and enjoy an incredible night of local live music and impact?

🎟️ Tickets are on sale now — grab yours and join us at the show on Thursday, February 27th from 7-11pm @ptboshowplace 

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