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Last-minute shoppers, we’ve got you covered! 🎄
Check out our holiday gift guide for one of a kind ideas.

🎶 For the music lover on your list:
Give the gift of live music with 2 tickets to Peterborough Performs on February 26. Featuring fourteen local artists performing all styles of music from eclectic pop to acoustic folk. Grab your tickets at showplace.org

🎟️ 50/50 Tickets = the gift that could win big!
You can now purchase 50/50 tickets as gifts, giving everyone on your list a chance to win while supporting our community at the same time. Enter today using the link in our bio.

🍴 For the foodie:
Looking for something deliciously different? Check out the John Howard Society`s Holiday Cookbook, packed with tasty recipes to try out this winter. Email cburkholder@jhsptbo.com to get your copy.

❤️ Not sure what to choose?
Make a donation in a loved one’s name and spread the joy even further. United Way Peterborough & District supports 20 local partner agencies, so your gift makes an impact across Peterborough and County.

What are your go-to holiday gift ideas? Comment below! 👇🎁

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Last-minute shoppers, we’ve got you covered! 🎄
Check out our holiday gift guide for one of a kind ideas.

🎶 For the music lover on your list:
Give the gift of live music with 2 tickets to Peterborough Performs on February 26. Featuring fourteen local artists performing all styles of music from eclectic pop to acoustic folk. Grab your tickets at showplace.org

🎟️ 50/50 Tickets = the gift that could win big!
You can now purchase 50/50 tickets as gifts, giving everyone on your list a chance to win while supporting our community at the same time. Enter today using the link in our bio.

🍴 For the foodie:
Looking for something deliciously different? Check out the John Howard Society's Holiday Cookbook, packed with tasty recipes to try out this winter. Email cburkholder@jhsptbo.com to get your copy.

❤️ Not sure what to choose?
Make a donation in a loved one’s name and spread the joy even further. United Way Peterborough & District supports 20 local partner agencies, so your gift makes an impact across Peterborough and County.

What are your go-to holiday gift ideas? Comment below! 👇🎁

❤️We ended @unitedwayptbo Spirit Week on a cozy note with our second annual #PJDayForUnitedWay

Big smiles, big heart - and one team member (👋hi, Joy!) reminding us that participation was not in the fine print of her contract. And yet, she shows up anyways!

👏Now that’s team spirit!

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❤️We ended @unitedwayptbo Spirit Week on a cozy note with our second annual #PJDayForUnitedWay

Big smiles, big heart - and one team member (👋hi, Joy!) reminding us that participation was not in the fine print of her contract. And yet, she shows up anyways!

👏Now that’s team spirit!

❤️It’s Thank You Thursday!❤️

Thank you to the whole team at J & M Automotive who welcomed us into their shop to present a generous gift to @unitedwayptbo

We also want to thank @darcybonner2829 Campaign Cabinet member, for helping build these strong community connections.

We’re so grateful for local businesses who step up for our community! Remember that every dollar raised here, stays here supporting our 20 outstanding partner agencies.

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❤️It’s Thank You Thursday!❤️

Thank you to the whole team at J & M Automotive who welcomed us into their shop to present a generous gift to @unitedwayptbo

We also want to thank @darcybonner2829 Campaign Cabinet member, for helping build these strong community connections.

We’re so grateful for local businesses who step up for our community! Remember that every dollar raised here, stays here supporting our 20 outstanding partner agencies.

❄️Even with the snow coming down outside, our spirit week continues strong with Statement Sock Day!

🧦Bold statements, adorable animals, throwback characters - the team brought it all.

❤️Proud of this team for finding joy, colour and community no matter the weather!

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❄️Even with the snow coming down outside, our spirit week continues strong with Statement Sock Day!

🧦Bold statements, adorable animals, throwback characters - the team brought it all.

❤️Proud of this team for finding joy, colour and community no matter the weather!

Consider this your official invitation to United Way`s PJ Day! 🎉🛏️

Feeling the winter chill? Warm up with us this Friday, December 12th and get cozy in support of United Way Peterborough & District’s annual campaign.

To participate, simply donate $5 and enjoy rocking your fuzziest slippers, comfiest PJs, or favourite track pants all day long. You can event invite your coworkers and make it a workplace PJ party!

When you donate to the United Way, every dollar you give supports 20 local partner agencies doing vital work right here in Peterborough & County.

Ready to get cozy for a cause?
👉 Visit the link in our bio to take part!

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Consider this your official invitation to United Way's PJ Day! 🎉🛏️

Feeling the winter chill? Warm up with us this Friday, December 12th and get cozy in support of United Way Peterborough & District’s annual campaign.

To participate, simply donate $5 and enjoy rocking your fuzziest slippers, comfiest PJs, or favourite track pants all day long. You can event invite your coworkers and make it a workplace PJ party!

When you donate to the United Way, every dollar you give supports 20 local partner agencies doing vital work right here in Peterborough & County.

Ready to get cozy for a cause?
👉 Visit the link in our bio to take part!

❤️ @unitedwayptbo Spirit Week continues!

👯Today we celebrated Twin Day, complete with family-style photos and some friendly competition!

❤️The UWP staff team may not share DNA, but we certainly share a commitment to building community and changing lives (and coordination skills)!

🤫P.S. … can you spy the little Jim heads?

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❤️ @unitedwayptbo Spirit Week continues!

👯Today we celebrated Twin Day, complete with family-style photos and some friendly competition!

❤️The UWP staff team may not share DNA, but we certainly share a commitment to building community and changing lives (and coordination skills)!

🤫P.S. … can you spy the little Jim heads?

☕️We kicked off our @unitedwayptbo Staff Spirit Week with a cozy hot chocolate bar at our all-staff meeting!

❤️Even though our team gives in many ways year-round, Spirit Week is a chance to come together, have some fun, and show what workplace campaigns can look like across our community!

😊Cheers to Jim for starting us off with a smile. Stay tuned to see what the rest of Spirit Week brings!

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☕️We kicked off our @unitedwayptbo Staff Spirit Week with a cozy hot chocolate bar at our all-staff meeting!

❤️Even though our team gives in many ways year-round, Spirit Week is a chance to come together, have some fun, and show what workplace campaigns can look like across our community!

😊Cheers to Jim for starting us off with a smile. Stay tuned to see what the rest of Spirit Week brings!

❄️ TODAY (Dec. 6) - Public pickup day for neighbours in need of coats and other warm gear, too!

📍10AM - 3PM at @path_ptbo 385 Lansdowne Street East.

🗓️ Can’t make it today? Public pickup days take place the first Saturday of every month, from now until April.

📞Questions? Call (705)775-7284

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❄️ TODAY (Dec. 6) - Public pickup day for neighbours in need of coats and other warm gear, too!

📍10AM - 3PM at @path_ptbo 385 Lansdowne Street East.

🗓️ Can’t make it today? Public pickup days take place the first Saturday of every month, from now until April.

📞Questions? Call (705)775-7284

🥁 The results are in… and your 2025 Ultimate Burger Battle champions have been crowned!

After a month of mouth-watering creations, community voting, and ambassador taste-testing, we’re thrilled to announce this year’s winners:

🍔 Ultimate Burger of the Year: Cien Fuegos by @agavebyimperial
🏆 People’s Choice: The United Way Burger by @pizzavillabridgenorth
🔥 Most Burgers Sold: The Big D by @doubledz_s (with an incredible 207 sold!)

A HUGE thank you to all participating restaurants, ambassadors, and everyone who got out, tried the burgers, and voted. You made our first-ever Ultimate Burger Battle an unforgettable success. ❤️

@therinktapandgrill
@theloonlakefield
@chemonglodge
@thevine_ptbo
@thedirtyburgercompany

Stay tuned for Monday morning, when we’re hosting our official media wrap-up @agavebyimperial !

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🥁 The results are in… and your 2025 Ultimate Burger Battle champions have been crowned!

After a month of mouth-watering creations, community voting, and ambassador taste-testing, we’re thrilled to announce this year’s winners:

🍔 Ultimate Burger of the Year: Cien Fuegos by @agavebyimperial
🏆 People’s Choice: The United Way Burger by @pizzavillabridgenorth
🔥 Most Burgers Sold: The Big D by @doubledz_s (with an incredible 207 sold!)

A HUGE thank you to all participating restaurants, ambassadors, and everyone who got out, tried the burgers, and voted. You made our first-ever Ultimate Burger Battle an unforgettable success. ❤️

@therinktapandgrill
@theloonlakefield
@chemonglodge
@thevine_ptbo
@thedirtyburgercompany

Stay tuned for Monday morning, when we’re hosting our official media wrap-up @agavebyimperial !

A HUGE thank you to our 8 incredible United Way Ultimate Burger Battle Ambassadors! 🍔❤️

You spent the month of November eating your way across Peterborough & County (no small task!) and helping us spotlight amazing local restaurants, showcase their creativity, and spread the word about this brand-new fundraiser.

Your energy, enthusiasm, and honest scoring helped make the inaugural #UltimateBurgerBattle a true community moment. We couldn’t have done it without you!

Stay tuned - 👀 tomorrow we’ll be announcing:

🏆 The Ultimate Burger Champion
💛 People’s Choice
🔥 Most Burgers Sold

We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

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📸 Whoever gets caught on camera…. Has to promo the December 50/50!

❤️ When you buy United Way Peterborough & District 50/50 tickets, no one loses. In fact, there’s always two winners: you and your community.

💸 Congratulations to our November winner, J. Million of Peterborough on taking home $877.50!

🔗 Tickets for the December draw are live! Find out more at the link in our bio.

*Must be 18 years or older to purchase 50/50 tickets. Ontario residents only.

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📸 Whoever gets caught on camera…. Has to promo the December 50/50!

❤️ When you buy United Way Peterborough & District 50/50 tickets, no one loses. In fact, there’s always two winners: you and your community.

💸 Congratulations to our November winner, J. Million of Peterborough on taking home $877.50!

🔗 Tickets for the December draw are live! Find out more at the link in our bio.

*Must be 18 years or older to purchase 50/50 tickets. Ontario residents only.

❤️ Today is the day - #GivingTuesday 2025!

💡Did you know that thanks to a generous anonymous donor, all new donations will be matched 100%, and any donor who increases their gift by 10% or more will have that increase matched as well.

✨ That means not only will your gift strengthen our community’s social safety net by championing our research efforts and sustaining the work of our 20 partner agencies, but your impact can be DOUBLED‼️

🔗 To learn more about the work of UWP, and explore ways you can give, visit the link in our bio!

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