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United Way Peterborough & District Celebrates Record-Breaking December 50/50 Win and Campaign Milestone at Keith Wightman Public School

Peterborough, ON [January 9, 2026] — United Way Peterborough & District visited Keith Wightman Public School on Friday, January 9th to celebrate its December 50/50 winner, presenting a...

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We’re Hiring: Chief Executive Officer

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 Peterbo...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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 &...

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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)...

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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...

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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...

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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 �...

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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...

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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...

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Relax, unwind, and recharge. 🌿

Self-care matters and when you bid in the Peterborough Performs Virtual Auction, you’re doing more than treating yourself. Every dollar raised supports local homelessness efforts in Peterborough and surrounding communities.

So, take care of you and your community too! 💛

🔗 Bid on these items and more by following the link in our bio

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Relax, unwind, and recharge. 🌿

Self-care matters and when you bid in the Peterborough Performs Virtual Auction, you’re doing more than treating yourself. Every dollar raised supports local homelessness efforts in Peterborough and surrounding communities.

So, take care of you and your community too! 💛

🔗 Bid on these items and more by following the link in our bio

🎉 Ready… Set… Bid! 🎉
The Peterborough Performs VI Virtual Auction is officially LIVE!

Do you have a need for speed? Or maybe golf is your cup of tee? Whatever your taste these auction items are sure to be music to your ears! 🎶

Starting today, you can bid on unforgettable items and experiences. And the best part of all? By bidding, you’re helping support local efforts to address homelessness right here in Peterborough. ❤️

➡️ Tap the link in our bio to bid now!

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🎉 Ready… Set… Bid! 🎉
The Peterborough Performs VI Virtual Auction is officially LIVE!

Do you have a need for speed? Or maybe golf is your cup of tee? Whatever your taste these auction items are sure to be music to your ears! 🎶

Starting today, you can bid on unforgettable items and experiences. And the best part of all? By bidding, you’re helping support local efforts to address homelessness right here in Peterborough. ❤️

➡️ Tap the link in our bio to bid now!

For 1 in 4 Canadians who menstruate, period products aren`t always in the budget. You can help address period poverty in our community by contributing to our Period Promise campaign.

This year, we`re sharing our running total by item type on our website [link in bio], so you can see what we have, and what we still need, as we aim to offer a greater diversity of product to residents experiencing period poverty. - We`re also accepting monetary donations, which will allow us to purchase items in bulk.

Product donations will be accepted at the United Way office (277 Stewart Street), Monday-Friday, 9AM-5PM until Friday March 13. [Please note: We are closed February 16 for Family Day, and February 26 for Peterborough Performs and will not be present to accept drop offs.]

If you’d like to get more involved with our 2026 Period Promise campaign, please do not hesitate to reach out to our team! We’d be happy to help you setup a collection at your workplace, share educational resources, or chat about any other ideas you may have.

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For 1 in 4 Canadians who menstruate, period products aren't always in the budget. You can help address period poverty in our community by contributing to our Period Promise campaign.

This year, we're sharing our running total by item type on our website [link in bio], so you can see what we have, and what we still need, as we aim to offer a greater diversity of product to residents experiencing period poverty. - We're also accepting monetary donations, which will allow us to purchase items in bulk.

Product donations will be accepted at the United Way office (277 Stewart Street), Monday-Friday, 9AM-5PM until Friday March 13. [Please note: We are closed February 16 for Family Day, and February 26 for Peterborough Performs and will not be present to accept drop offs.]

If you’d like to get more involved with our 2026 Period Promise campaign, please do not hesitate to reach out to our team! We’d be happy to help you setup a collection at your workplace, share educational resources, or chat about any other ideas you may have.

📅 Today is 211 Day!

Across Canada, 211 connects people to essential community services when they need help most. United Way Centraide has been a founding partner, providing resources and advocacy to keep this service strong and accessible.

On 211 Day, we’re calling for sustainable funding so everyone can access the help they need.

🔗 To learn more about how 211 supports ourcommunity visit 211.ca

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📅 Today is 211 Day!

Across Canada, 211 connects people to essential community services when they need help most. United Way Centraide has been a founding partner, providing resources and advocacy to keep this service strong and accessible.

On 211 Day, we’re calling for sustainable funding so everyone can access the help they need.

🔗 To learn more about how 211 supports ourcommunity visit 211.ca

From Campaign Launch to now - this community keeps showing up. We’re in the final stretch of our Community Campaign, and every act of generosity still matters ❤️!

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From Campaign Launch to now - this community keeps showing up. We’re in the final stretch of our Community Campaign, and every act of generosity still matters ❤️!

When words aren’t enough to express how you feel, show your love with tickets to United Way Peterborough & District’s 50/50 raffle! 💖

For the month of love, we’re offering a guaranteed grand prize of ✨$1,000✨ A prize so irresistible, we wouldn’t blame you if you grabbed a few tickets for yourself too.

👉 Still wondering if you should enter? Just know, that even if you don’t win, your community will. Fifty percent of the proceeds from every ticket sold go directly back to our community so we get the chance to spread the love throughout Peterborough.

🔗 Follow the link in our bio to enter our February 27th draw

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When words aren’t enough to express how you feel, show your love with tickets to United Way Peterborough & District’s 50/50 raffle! 💖

For the month of love, we’re offering a guaranteed grand prize of ✨$1,000✨ A prize so irresistible, we wouldn’t blame you if you grabbed a few tickets for yourself too.

👉 Still wondering if you should enter? Just know, that even if you don’t win, your community will. Fifty percent of the proceeds from every ticket sold go directly back to our community so we get the chance to spread the love throughout Peterborough.

🔗 Follow the link in our bio to enter our February 27th draw

🎉 Sponsor Spotlight: Friends of the Stage 🎉

💛 A huge thank you to our Friend of the Stage – Supporting Sponsors for stepping up in support of housing and homelessness initiatives in our community. Your contribution helps make this event possible, and we’re proud to celebrate you at the event and through our virtual auction presented by @llf_lawyers_llp (which launches in less than a week)!

Want to support this work and enjoy an incredible night of local live music and impact?

🎟️ Tickets are on sale now — grab yours and join us at the show on Thursday, February 27th from 7-11pm @ptboshowplace

🔗 Link in bio

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🎉 Sponsor Spotlight: Friends of the Stage 🎉

💛 A huge thank you to our Friend of the Stage – Supporting Sponsors for stepping up in support of housing and homelessness initiatives in our community. Your contribution helps make this event possible, and we’re proud to celebrate you at the event and through our virtual auction presented by @llf_lawyers_llp (which launches in less than a week)!

Want to support this work and enjoy an incredible night of local live music and impact?

🎟️ Tickets are on sale now — grab yours and join us at the show on Thursday, February 27th from 7-11pm @ptboshowplace

🔗 Link in bio

❤️ What a way to kick off our 2026 Period Promise campaign!

This Thank You Thursday, we are so grateful to the @wbnptbo for welcoming us at their February meeting last night. This group of amazing women showed up for our community in a big way - donating an incredible 6,101 menstrual products, and serving as our first official collection site.

We’re so grateful for all of the generous members who contributed. This strong start puts us well on our way to our goal of 25,000 products collected and distributed to people in need in our community in collaboration with @kawarthafoodshare

❤️ More collection sites and ways to get involved coming soon, stay tuned!

#PeriodPromise

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❤️ What a way to kick off our 2026 Period Promise campaign!

This Thank You Thursday, we are so grateful to the @wbnptbo for welcoming us at their February meeting last night. This group of amazing women showed up for our community in a big way - donating an incredible 6,101 menstrual products, and serving as our first official collection site.

We’re so grateful for all of the generous members who contributed. This strong start puts us well on our way to our goal of 25,000 products collected and distributed to people in need in our community in collaboration with @kawarthafoodshare

❤️ More collection sites and ways to get involved coming soon, stay tuned!

#PeriodPromise

📣 Peterborough and County, we’re only $105,000 away from our $1.6 million Community Campaign goal!

There’s still time to get involved, and every dollar counts - make a donation, buy your 50/50 tickets, attend PTBO Performs VI (and bid on the virtual auction presented by @llf_lawyers_llp , too) and share this EXCITING news with your networks!

We want it all ❤️ for our community.

#BuildingCommunity #ChangingLives

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📣 Peterborough and County, we’re only $105,000 away from our $1.6 million Community Campaign goal!

There’s still time to get involved, and every dollar counts - make a donation, buy your 50/50 tickets, attend PTBO Performs VI (and bid on the virtual auction presented by @llf_lawyers_llp , too) and share this EXCITING news with your networks!

We want it all ❤️ for our community.

#BuildingCommunity #ChangingLives

The Community Clothing Hub at @path_ptbo will be open this Saturday, February 7th from 10am-3pm for families and individuals to come pick out coats, boots, hats & mitts.

📍 385 Lansdowne St. East

Help us get the word out - please share!

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The Community Clothing Hub at @path_ptbo will be open this Saturday, February 7th from 10am-3pm for families and individuals to come pick out coats, boots, hats & mitts.

📍 385 Lansdowne St. East

Help us get the word out - please share!

Why should you become a monthly donor?
👉 We won’t just give you one good reason; we’ll give you six!

United Way Peterborough & District is committed to the people who call our city home. We rely on our monthly donors to make sure our city and the people who live here have the resources they need to not just survive, but to thrive.

A monthly gift to United Way Peterborough is more than a donation, it’s an investment in your community. Consider signing up today to make your impact💌

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Why should you become a monthly donor?
👉 We won’t just give you one good reason; we’ll give you six!

United Way Peterborough & District is committed to the people who call our city home. We rely on our monthly donors to make sure our city and the people who live here have the resources they need to not just survive, but to thrive.

A monthly gift to United Way Peterborough is more than a donation, it’s an investment in your community. Consider signing up today to make your impact💌

February is Black History Month.

We celebrate the incredible influence of Black community leaders who have shaped our heritage, communities, and contributed to our United Way Centraides ✨

Together, we can create a brighter, more equitable future.

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