PETERBOROUGH, ON [November 18, 2025] – This morning from the Boardroom of the United Way offices at 277 Stewart Street, the 20th edition of Housing is Fundamental was released. This annual repor...
November 4, 2025 Peterborough, ON 2025 Point-in-Time Visual Unsheltered Enumeration to Take Place On November 20th On November 20th, United Way Peterborough & District (UWP) will lead the Point-in...
Peterborough, ON, [Thursday, October 30, 2025] – United Way Peterborough & District officially kicked off their first-ever Ultimate Burger Battle today at a media launch event held at the United...
MEDIA RELEASE Point In Time Count – Survey Of People Experiencing Homelessness October 14, 2025 Peterborough, ON — Today at their offices at 277 Stewart Street the United Way Peterborough &...
United Way & PATH Partner Again for Coats for Community Last year, 2,200 coats were collected and distributed, surpassing the 1,844 in 2023. Yesterday, United Way Peterborough & District (UWP)...
Join us at the 2025 Peterborough Funders Forum November 6th 8AM to 12PM Healthy Planet Arena, 911 Monaghan Road, Peterborough. About The Funding Forum: The Funders Forum is designed to build awareness...
United Way Peterborough & District Launches New Three-Year $75,000 Funding Opportunity for Local Charities United Way Peterborough & District is excited to announce a new open call for applica...
🍔 Something Tasty is Coming Soon!🍔 Get ready for a sizzling new way to support your community.United Way Peterborough & District is thrilled to announce the upcoming Ultimate Burger Battle ...
As the Community Engagement Project Coordinator, you will report to the Director of Community Impact. You will play a central role in supporting the rollout and administration of United Way Peterborou...
2025 Neighbourhood Fund Recipients Peterborough, ON – United Way Peterborough & District is proud to announce the recipients of its 2025 Neighbourhood Fund grants. This year, the fund received a...
United Way Peterborough & District presented one of it's biggest Backpacks for Success distribution days in the program’s history. On August 26, hundreds of backpacks were filled with school sup...
On August 26, hundreds of backpacks filled with grade-appropriate supplies will be packed by volunteers and distributed at Calvary Pentecostal Church, ensuring that children across Peterborough and Co...
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!
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.
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!
☕️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!
🥁 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. ❤️
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
💡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!