United Way Releases the 20th Edition of Housing is Fundamental
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...
2025 Point-in-Time Visual Unsheltered Enumeration to Take Place On November 20th
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...
United Way of Peterborough & District introduces 1st annual United Way Ultimate Burger Battle.
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...
2024 Point In Time Report – Media Release
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 &...
2025 Coats For Community
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)...
Funders Forum 2025
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...
Agency Capacity Fund – Now Open
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 to Peterborough this November…
🍔 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 ...
We’re Hiring: Community Engagement Project Coordinator
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
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...
The HUB – Backpacks 2025
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...
United Way’s “Backpacks for Success” Prepares Local Students for a Strong Start to the School Year
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...

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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!
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!
❄️ 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
📸 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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