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August 27th, 2024 9:30AM - 4:30PM

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Sep 10

Sorry we’re late… Paul was too busy building community ❤️💪.
Our 2025 Campaign Chair is bringing the energy (and swag!) to make this year unforgettable.
Who’s ready to join him? #BuildingCommunity

Sep 9

The search for the Ultimate Burger starts soon! ✨🍔👑
We want to know: what’s the best burger in Peterborough & County? Tag your favourite spot in the comments below and let the cravings begin! ⬇️

Sep 5

Last night students @trentuniversity raised an AMAZING $669 in support of the Peterborough & District United Way at a @trent_orientation week fan favourite event: Dolla Dare$.
Did you know 2025 marks @trentuniversity 60th United Way workplace campaign? What a way to kick off Trent’s 60th United Way campaign year! This milestone year is all about celebrating Trent’s long history of generosity and impact. Together, we’re building a stronger, more connected Peterborough and county!
A huge thank you to everyone who participated and donated.

Sep 3

This message has officially landed - United Way Peterborough & District’s 2025 Campaign Launch is taking off✈️!
Join us on Thursday, September 25, 12:00PM at the Healthy Planet Arena.
You’re not going to want to miss the energy, impact and UWP shenanigans we have been crafting with our Campaign Chair Paul Rellinger.
Tickets are live now - get them before they fly away🎟️! Visit the link in our bio.

Sep 2

It’s official - tickets for or 2025-26 United Way Campaign Launch are LIVE!
Join us as we kick off another year of building community and changing lives with impactful speakers, a delicious catered lunch from @electriccitycatering and some hallmark UW shenanigans you know and love. You’re not going to want to miss out!
🗓️ Thursday, September 25, 12:00PM
📍 Healthy Planet Arena
🎟️ Tickets on sale now - visit the link in our bio
Let’s celebrate, connect and launch this years campaign together!

Sep 1

Labour Day honours the achievements of workers and the power of collective action.

Thanks to labour activists, we've seen advancements in workplace safety, paid leave, and fair wages.

United Way Peterborough & District values its partnership with unions, who support our advocacy efforts and community initiatives.

Together we continue to make progress on employment issues and improving access to critical social services.

Today and every day, we want to say thank you.

#LabourDay

Aug 29

Our office will be closed Monday, September 2 in observance of Labour Day. Have a safe and restful long weekend!

Aug 28

Thank you, thank you, thank you! 🙏

Peterborough & District, you came together and made Backpacks for Success 2025 the best year yet! Because of your support, 457 students will receive the essential school supplies they need to learn and grow this year.

So once again, thank you to our volunteers, donors, and all those who contributed to this year’s event!

#schoolsupplies #backtoschool #unitedway #supportlocal #volunteerevent #peterboroughevents

Aug 27

Backpacks for Success wrapped up yesterday and it’s truly been our best year yet, thanks to the generosity of our community and our incredible sponsors: @swish_ca, @igwealthmanagement and @autoconnectsales ! 🙌

Forty volunteers from Swish, TVLA, Kawartha Credit Union, IG Wealth Management, Shorelines Casino, RBC and Peterborough County, spent the day at Calvary Pentecostal Church filling backpacks for our team to distribute. These organizations not only ran donation drives but they also took time out of their busy schedules to help us pack all 457 backpacks for students in our community.🎒🤝

We are so grateful to these volunteers and to our donors from Cavan Monaghan Libraries, Otonabee South Monaghan Libraries, Peterborough Child and Family Centres, Gerri’s Arts & Crafts, Kawartha Downs, Brant Basics, Boston Pizza Peterborough, the MNR, Neo Performance Materials, and Auto Connect for collecting these essential supplies and their continued support.

457 students across our district now have school supplies because of you Peterborough! As we prepare for our Campaign Launch this September, we can’t wait to see how we can continue building community.💫

Aug 21

Last night, United Way Peterborough & District had the pleasure of hosting our 83rd Annual General Meeting. 💫

As a group, we reflected on the many accomplishments of our 2024-2025 campaign year and debuted our official Annual Impact Report. Together, we celebrated one of our longtime volunteers, Mohamed Farah, for his ongoing support and commitment to the people of Peterborough and surrounding areas. His positive outlook is truly an inspiration to everyone he meets!

We also had the privilege to hear from recipients of the Neighbourhood Fund. These groups shared their missions in our community and how they planned to create positive change with the grants they received.

It was truly an evening of learning, celebration, and renewed motivation to continue building community throughout 2025-2026.

Thank you to everyone who attended! ❤️

Aug 19

Sending a heartfelt “thank you” to our donation drive partners for Backpacks for Success 2025! Your support is helping to ensure local students are set up for success this September!
Didn’t get the chance to drop off your donation to one of the listed locations? We are still accepting donations at our office until August 25th while we sort through all of the generous donations we have already received.
@autoconnectsales
@ptbocounty
@cavanmonaghanlibraries
@libraryosmpl
@ptbochildandfamilycentres
@tvla.literacy
@swish_ca
@kawarthacu
@gerrisartsandcrafts
@shorelinescptbo
@kawartha.downs
@brantbasics
@bostonpizza_ptbonorth
@bostonpizza_ptbosouth
The Ministry of Natural Resources

Aug 12

Did you know half of the world's population is under 30, according to the United Nations? In Canada, youth represent 35% of people. Despite this, when it comes to discussing issues that matter to this population, young voices are often dismissed or denied.

On August 12, we mark International Youth Day to spotlight youth issues and honour their full potential. Let's champion youth leadership and amplify their voices every day.

#YouthDay

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