Latest:
October 7, 2024: Peterborough United Way and PATH join forces for ‘Coats for Community’ winter clothing initiative
August 27, 2024: The Peterborough Examiner – Volunteers stuff 500 backpacks with school supplies for local kids
June 12, 2024: Global News Peterborough – United Way Peterborough names Shirley Turner 2024 community campaign chairperson
June 12, 2024: The Peterborough Examiner – ‘Together, we can make a difference’: Shirley Turner named chair of 2024 United Way campaign
June 12, 2024: PTBO Today – Peterborough realtor Shirley Turner named United Way Campaign Chair
May 31, 2024: KawarthaNOW – Inaugural Women of Impact Awards ceremony sees 20 celebrated for their leadership and advocacy
May 31, 2024: The Peterborough Examiner – 20 local women receive inaugural United Way Women of Impact awards
May 31, 2024: PTBO Canada – 20 Peterborough Ladies Honoured At United Way’s Inaugural Women of Impact Awards
May 21, 2024: KawarthaNOW – Emily Whetung to join Maryam Monsef for United Way Peterborough & District’s Women United Speaker Series
May 3, 2024: KawarthaNOW – 20 Peterborough-area women announced as recipients of inaugural Women of Impact Awards
May 3, 2024: PTBO Canada – Women United and United Way Peterborough & District Unveil Inaugural Women of Impact Awards
April 12, 2024: The Peterborough Examiner – PHOTOS: United Way honours donors, volunteers and workplaces at community campaign celebration
April 12, 2024: Global News Peterbororough – United Way Peterborough and District’s 2023 Community Campaign tops $1.4M
April 12, 2024: PTBO Today – United Way of Peterborough & District raises over $1.4 million in successful fundraising campaign
April 12, 2024: KawarthaNOW – United Way Peterborough & District celebrates $1.4 million campaign success
April 12, 2024: PTBO Canada – United Way Peterborough & District’s 2023 Community Campaign Hits $1.4 Million
April 9, 2024: Peterborough Currents – Social assistance rates deemed “wildly insufficient” as United Way releases income inadequacy report
April 09, 2024: Global News – Report highlights ‘income inadequacy’ in Peterborough area
March 22, 2024: KawarthaNOW – United Way Peterborough & District only $80,000 from meeting $1.45 million campaign goal
March 22, 2024: PTBO Canada – United Way Pushing For $80,000 to Reach $1.45 Million Fundraising Goal; Results to Be Announced at Campaign Celebration On April 11
February 15, 2024: The enthusiasm and generosity displayed by Team Trent have set a standard’: Trent raises more than $117K for United Way
December 14, 2023: Ptbo Canada – United Way Reaches 63 Per Cent of Its $1.45 Million Fundraising Goal
December 14, 2023: The Peterborough Examiner – United Way Peterborough & District Announces 2023 Community Campaign is at 63% of Fundraising Goal
December 13, 2023: KawarthaNOW – Peterborough Performs benefit concert returns for the 4th time on March 7, with an early bird ticket price in place
December 12, 2023: Global News – Peterborough adopts ‘course-correction’ 2024 budget with 7% all-inclusive tax rate
November 29, 2023: PTBO Today – New winter overnight and daytime drop-in services launched at Trinity Community Centre
November 29, 2023: KawarthaNOW – Peterborough’s Trinity Community Centre for people experiencing homelessness is now open
November 23, 2023: Peterborough Examiner – Fifth Annual Chili-Cook Off for the United Way Peterborough and District
November 1, 2023: Peterborough Examiner – United Way announces 10 per cent increase for 2023 Community Campaign goal
November 1, 2023: PTBO Canada – United Way Peterborough’s 2023 Community Campaign Reaches 45 Per Cent of $1.45 Million Fundraising Goal
November 1, 2023: Global News – United Way Peterborough at 45% of $1.4M fundraising campaign goal
October 11, 2023: People Are Just Getting Poorer” Peterborough’s Housing Crisis Worse Than a Year Ago Says United Way
October 11, 2023: United Way’s 2023 Housing is Fundamental Report Exposes Deepening Crisis in Peterborough
September 27, 2023: Global News – United Way Peterborough announces 2 recipients of inaugural Women United Fund
September 27, 2023: The Peterborough Examiner – United Way chooses recipients for inaugural year of Women United Fund
September 27, 2023: Kawartha Now – United Way Peterborough & District announces recipients of inaugural Women United Fund
September 18, 2023: Ptbo Today – New Supports for Peterborough Homeless Announced
September 14, 2023: Global News – City of Peterborough commits $2.7M to new drop-in site, overnight winter shelter at former Trinity United Church
September 6, 2023: PTBO Today – United Way Launches 2023-24 Fundraising Campaign with $1.45M Goal
September 6, 2023: Peterborough Examiner – United Way of Peterborough and District gets early start on goal of boosting donations by 10%
August 21, 2023: PTBO Today – United Way Reveals New Campaign Cabinet As Launch Date Nears
August 21, 2023: Ptbo Canada – United Way Announces 2023 Community Campaign Cabinet
August 21, 2023: Peterborough Examiner – Peterborough and District United Way Campaign Cabinet adds new blood
July 20, 2023: Global News – Rent prices keep Peterborough minimum wage workers from making ends meet
June 16,2023: Peterborough Examiner – Peterborough shows its spirit for the Day of Caring
June 14, 2023: Toronto Star – Peterborough Women United launches $15K fund for groups to help women and girls
Apr 27, 2023: PTBO Today – Nominations open for annual Schofield Award Of Community Distinction
April 27, 2023: The Record – Nominations are open for Peterborough’s annual Scholfield Award until June 8
April 25, 2023: PTBO Canada – Nominations Open for United Way Peterborough & District’s Volunteer Award of Community Distinction
March 31, 2023: Toronto Star – Tampon Tuesday Drive in Peterborough collects twice as much as last year
February 2, 2023: Peterborough Examiner – United Way of Peterborough and District distributes $1.8M to eight groups to fight homelessness
February 9, 2023: Kawartha Now – Peterborough Performs returns March 2 with the scourge of homelessness squarely in its sights
February 2, 2023: Global News Peterborough – Feds provide $1.79M to United Way Peterborough for homelessness projects by 8 groups
February 2, 2023: Peterborough This Week – United Way hands over $1.8 million to community agencies to tackle homelessness problem in Peterborough
February 2, 2023: A Hand Up raises $10,730 for the United Way of Peterborough and District and Kawartha Food Share
January 16, 2023: Ontario Morning from CBC Radio – New homeless drop in center to open today in Peterborough
January 15, 2023: PTBO Today – ‘Hand Up’ event will support Kawartha Food Share, United Way
January 13, 2023: PTBO Canada – ‘A Hand Up’ Free Concert at Junction in Support of Community Organizations
January 9, 2023: Global News – Applications Open for Community Services Recovery Fund
January 9, 2023: PTBO Today – COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: Local United Way helping allocate new federal funding
November 14, 2022: The Morning Show on CHEX – Impacts of 2022 Living Wage Report for residents on Ontario Works and ODSP
November 14, 2022: Global News – Living wage jumps to $19.05 an hour in eastern Ontario: United Way Peterborough and District
November 14, 2022: Peterborough Examiner – Living Wage Report shows widening gaps in Peterborough
November 14, 2022: PTBO Today – United Way report pegs local living wage at $19.05 per hour
November 10, 2022: Global News – Women United launches in Peterborough
November 10, 2022: Ptbo Canada – United Way Launches New Initiative to Support Local Women and Girls
November 10, 2022: PTBO Today – Women United launched in Peterborough with the goal of driving social change
November 9, 2022: Peterborough Examiner – New Women United group aims to empower Peterborough women, girls
October 28, 2022: Peterborough Examiner – Paul Rellinger: Why I’ve been a part of the United Way for more than 30 years
October 16, 2022: CHEX News on Global – Coats for Community: United Way Peterborough expands winter wear clothes drive to meet higher demand
October 14, 2022: Morning Show on CHEX Global – Winter clothing donations needed for United Way effort
October 13, 2022: Peterborough Examiner – You can help someone in Peterborough stay warm this winter
October 13, 200: PTBO Today – United Way issues its 2022 Housing Is Fundamental report
October 11, 2022: Peterborough Examiner – Getting harder for lower income people to find housing in Peterborough: report
October 11, 2022: Kawartha Now – Report finds housing crisis for Peterborough-area renters got worse in 2021
October 7, 2022: Peterborough Examiner – United Way coat drive Oct. 15, 16 in Peterborough and Lakefield
October 6, 2022: CHEX Global News – Peterborough mayoral candidates tackle city’s homelessness issues during debate
October 5, 2022: PTBO Today – Mayoral Candidates set to Tackle Homelessness
October 4, 2022: Kawartha Now – United Way Peterborough seeking donations of winter outerwear for local families in need
September 22, 2022: CHEX Global News – Peterborough United Way launches fundraising campaign to help nearly 49,000
September 21, 2022: Global News – United Way Peterborough 81st fundraising campaign highlights support for nearly 49,000 in area
September 21, 2022: Global News – Homelessness crisis continues to worsen in City of Peterborough and Peterborough County
September 20, 2022: CHEX Global News – United Way Peterborough to host mayoral candidates’ debate on homelessness
September 14, 2022: Peterborough Examiner – Brian Desbiens: United Way continues to matter in Peterborough
August 25, 2022: Peterborough Examiner – Jim and Katie Stewart receive Peterborough United Way Scholfield Award of Community Distinction
August 24, 2022: Kawartha Now – Peterborough County residents Jim and Katie Stewart receive United Way’s Scholfield Award of Community Distinction
August 19, 2022: PTBO Canada – “Stand With Tim” Campaign Raising Money For “Backpacks for Success” Program and New Canadians Centre
August 11, 2022: PTBO Today – ‘Stand with Tim’ returns for another year in support of the United Way and NCC
August 10, 2022: Peterborough Examiner – Acting Peterborough police chief’s Stand with Tim campaign taking preventive approach this year
June 22, 2022: The Peterborough Examiner – United Way introduces new campaign cabinet for Peterborough
June 20, 2022: PTBO Today – United Way announces more than $90,000 in funding
June 17, 2022: Global News Peterborough -United Way Peterborough delivers more than $90,000 in funding to community-based projects
June 17, 2022: The Peterborough Examiner – Neighbourhood Fund supports eight community projects in Peterborough
June 15, 2022: Global News Peterborough – Nurse practitioner clinic opens at Brock Mission homeless shelter in Peterborough
June 15, 2022: The Peterborough Examiner – New Brock Clinic in downtown Peterborough treating people experiencing homelessness
Community Issues:
June 23, 2022: Peterborough This Week – No way up, no way out: Housing market in Peterborough offering zero relief for suffering renters
May 18, 2022: PTBO Today -United Way prepared to work with whichever party wins provincial election
May 18, 2022: Peterborough Examiner – Two more candidates debates in Peterborough-Kawartha this week
February 22, 2022: Global News Peterborough – Peterborough residents among many to feel the pinch of increased inflation
February 9,2022: Global News Morning – Addressing the Gap as Cost of Living Escalates
Affordable Housing & Homelessness:
August 17, 2022: Peterborough Examiner – No end in sight for homelessness in Peterborough
August 17, 2022: CHEX News on Global – United Way Peterborough point-in-time study shows stark increase in homelessness
July 22, 2022: CHEX News on Global – United Way Peterborough & District concerned about future of overflow shelter
July 22, 2022: PTBO Today – United Way Peterborough expresses concerns over winter homelessness
July 20, 2022: CHEX Morning Show on Global – United Way Peterborough urges city to continue to fund emergency overflow shelter
June 27, 2022: The Peterborough Examiner – Peterborough urged to declare a state of emergency over homelessness
May 9th, 2022: Global News Peterborough – Affordability, health issues continue to be barriers for homeless
May 8, 2022: The Peterborough Examiner -Peterborough renters face new challenges as interest rates rise
February 22, 2022: Global News Peterborough – Peterborough 1% rental vacancy rate in 2021 was lowest in Ontario
January 6, 2022: CHEX Global Update –United Way Peterborough and District Announces “Emergency Winter Response to Homelessness Initiative”
December 12, 2021: How many people are homeless in Peterborough?
October 8, 2021: All apartments unaffordable for Peterborough residents earning less than $30k annually: UW report
October 6, 2021: High rents, limited options make it harder to find a home in Peterborough: Report
October 6, 2021: United Way report shows affordability remains a challenge in current Peterborough rental market
October 6, 2021: Peterborough’s rental market continues to outpace inflation and wage increases
September 29, 2021: United Way of Peterborough and District off to a strong start with campaign
September 15, 2021:Next federal government would need to ‘declare war’ on housing in Peterborough to fix market
September 15, 2021: Global News Morning Peterborough: Affordable housing, living wages and federal elections
September 14, 2021: Peterborough raising awareness towards secondary suite bylaw
June 9, 2021: Adequate Housing Options Bleak in Peterborough for Low-Income People
July 29, 2020: Affordable housing may not be affordable for everybody
October 8, 2020: All apartments unaffordable for Peterborough residents earning less than $30k annully: UW report
February 20, 2021: Pandemic’s effect on homelessness in Peterborough a ‘crisis within a crisis’
September 11, 2019: Global News “New Report outlines ‘striking’ reality of affordable housing crisis in Peterborough”
September 11, 2019: Peterborough Examiner “Peterborough Renters paying too much of their income on housing: report”
September 12, 2019: Global News “Peterborough United Way’s housing report sounds alarm on renting challenges”
September 12, 2019: My Kawartha “Are you overpaying for rent in Peterborough? Statistics say likely”
Peterborough Performs-Musicians United to End Homelessness:
March 8, 2022: KawarthaNow – Peterborough musicians unite (again) to end homelessness with March 20 concert at Showplace
March 8, 2022: The Peterborough Examiner – Peterborough Performs 2.0 benefit concert for the homeless set for March 20 at Showplace
March 8, 2022: Global News Peterborough – Peterborough musicians unite to help address homelessness
March 9, 2022: PTBO Today – Peterborough Performs 2.0 raising money for United Way to battle homelessness
Our Research:
November 1, 2021: United Way Peterborough publishes 2021 Living Wage Report
December 8, 2020: Rising food prices concerning for Peterborough-area food bank need
November 30, 2020: Hunger report says food bank need still on rise
November 5, 2019: Global News “Living Wage Estimated at $17.63/hour for Peterborough & District.”
November 4, 2019: PTBO Today “United Way Releases Living Wage Report for 2019”
Coats for Kids & Adults Too:
October 30, 2021: Warm for winter thanks to Peterborough’s Coats for Kids
October 26, 2021: United Way and St. Vincent de Paul Team Up to Keep Peterborough Warm With Coats For Kids Program
October 17, 2021: Hundreds of items donated for United Way Peterborough Coats for Kids drive
October 1, 2021:United Way Peterborough launches annual Coats for Kids and Adults campaign
October 11, 2020: Peterborough United Way gathering Coats 4 Kids
September 24, 2019: Global News “Peterborough Coats for Kids Annual Campaign Holding One Day Collection.”
September 24, 2019: Peterborough Examiner “Coat Donations being Collected October 5 for Coats for Kids and Adults Too.”
October 6, 2019: Peterborough Examiner “Warming Up for Winter as Coats for Kids Returns to Peterborough.”
October 10, 2019: Peterborough Examiner “Coats for Kids Could Use More Winterwear Donations This Year.”
October 11, 2019: Peterborough Examiner “Mitts for Kids up for Grabs Oct. 26th at Peterborough Square.”
October 15, 2019: PTBO Today “United Way Still Looking for More Winter Coats.”
October 26, 2019: Peterborough Examiner “Coats for Kids gets Peterborough Ready for Winter.”
Day of Caring:
June 17, 2021: PTBOToday – United Way Celebrating Successful ‘Day of Caring’
June 16, 2021: PTBOCanada – United Way Delivering “Day of Caring” Donations For Students and Shelters
June 16, 2021: KawarthaNOW – Peterborough Community Donates 275 Care Kits to the United Way for People in Need
June 8, 2021: Global News Morning Peterborough – A Day of Caring with the United Way
June 7, 2021: CHEX News Update – Day of Caring
May 31, 2021: Fundraising: Efforts Underway to Collect Necessary Items for Peterborough People in Need
Emergency Community Support Fund:
October 5, 2020: Coronavirus: United Way Peterborough offering 2nd round of emergency community support funding
Campaign Launches:
September 29,2021: United Way of Peterborough and District off to a strong start with campaign
September 29, 2020: United Way Peterborough & District launches social media campaign with $5 million goal
September 18, 2019: Global News “United Way Peterborough & District Announces $1.75M Fundraising Goal.”
September 18, 2019: PTBO Today “United Way Sets Sights on $1.75 million Goal.”
September 18, 2019: Peterborough Examiner “Peterborough United Way target for 2019: $1.75M.”
September 23, 2019: Snapd Peterborough “United Way 2019 Campaign Launch.”
April 12, 2019: Extra 90.5 — David Goyette and Jim Russell discuss the 2019 United Way Campaign
Community Events
September 15, 2020: Drive-in concerts aid United Way of Peterborough and District
November 24, 2020: Peterborough Performs for the United Way bringing 15 local music acts to Showplace
November 19, 2019: PTBO Today “Dave Smith United Way Sledge Hockey Challenge brings in about $20,000”
November 12, 2019: Global News “Peterborough-Kawartha MPP hosting sledge hockey tournament to support United Way.”
October 15, 2019: Peterborough Examiner “Timeless Style of Fashion Icons Focus of New Peterborough United Way Event.”
October 23, 2019: Global News “Audrey, Grace, Jackie: A Celebration of Timeless Style” will benefit the United Way of Peterborough & District”
October 26, 2019: Peterborough Examiner “Peterborough United Way Hosts Timeless Style Vintage Fashion Show.”
July 15, 2019: Global News – “Peterborough set to paint the town read this Wednesday”
July 17, 2019: Peterborough Examiner – “Paint the town red benefit for United Way held at 34 Peterborough city, county restaurants”
Workplace Campaigns
http://June 18, 2021: Peterborough Examiner – “Trent University staff raise more than $150k in campaign for United Way Peterborough & District”
December 20, 2019: PTBO Today “City of Peterborough Raises over $66,000 for United Way Campaign.”
December 20, 2019: Peterborough Examiner “City of Peterborough employees raise $66, 663 for the United Way Peterborough & District.”
November 22, 2019: Global News “The value of a YES Shelter tour in Peterborough.”
November 22, 2019: Peterborough Examiner “Soupstock laddles up proceeds to United Way of Peterborough & District”
November 13, 2019: Peterborough Examiner “A good day for soup at Fleming College in Peterborough.”
October 31, 2019: Peterborough Examiner “Peterborough Municipal Workers Serve up Halloween Chili for United Way Cause.”
September 12, 2019: Global News coverage of Robinson Place Launch – Including United Way Peterborough CEO, Jim Russell’s discussion of upcoming Campaign Goal.
Community Involvement
October 23, 2019: Peterborough Examiner “East City Condo Builder to Donate to Peterborough United Way as Sales Open.”
September 24, 2019: Peterborough Examiner “Another Butterfly in the Wall: Pollinator Wall Springs up in Peterborough.”
March 8, 2021: City expecting funding soon to create 10 modular housing units on Monaghan Road in Peterborough
March 4, 2021: City considers partnering with United Way on affordable housing
January 7, 2021: Training offered to leaders of non-profit groups in Peterborough area
December 18, 2020: City of Peterborough to apply for affordable housing funding for Monaghan Rd. project
September 10, 2019: Peterborough Examiner “New Campaign Urging Peterborough Area Voters to Consider Social Issues”
September 10, 2019: Global News “Community Organizations launch ‘Care. Hope. Vote!’ Campaign
Opinions
June 29, 2021: Global News “Peterborough City Budget Process Underway”
June 25, 2021: Front Page Friday — “CEO Jim Russell Reflects on Canada Day”
June 11, 2021: Front Page Friday — “CEO Jim Russell Speaks on Muslim Family Murder in London, ON”
June 4, 2021: Front Page Friday — “CEO Jim Russell on Day of Caring”
May 28, 2021: Front Page Friday — “CEO Jim Russell Speaks on Upcoming Day of Caring!”
May 21, 2021: Front Page Friday — “CEO Jim Russell Reflects on Victoria Day Lockdown”
May 14, 2021: Front Page Friday — “CEO Jim Russell on International Day of Families”
October 17, 2019: Peterborough Examiner “Jim Russell: What Will the Political Parties do to End Poverty.”
Campaign Cabinet
August 27, 2020: United Way Peterborough & District announces new Campaign Chair for 2020 campaign
June 6, 2019: Peterborough Examiner – :Peterborough United Way Campaign Cabinet Announced”
June 6 2019: PTBOToday — “The United Way of Peterborough & District unveils the 2019 Campaign Cabinet Team”
