Thank you Peterborough Yoga Fest 2017 !
We would like to extend our sincere thanks and to the organizers of the Peterborough Yoga Festival and their volunteers. Their dedication to our community is inspiring and we are so grateful for our p...
Buy a Backpack, Thank a Teacher
Are you considering a teacher’s gift and stuck on how to say thank you for a great school year? Consider giving your child’s teacher the gift of giving back. Purchase a backpack full of s...
The Shedden Annual Golf Invitational in support of United Way
United Way Peterborough & District presents: The Shedden Annual Golf Invitational! Saturday, July 15th at Black Diamond Golf Club. This inclusive tournament is open to pros and those just dipping ...
3rd Annual Yoga Festival Celebrates Inclusion and Community
PETERBOROUGH, ON – Excitement is building as the 3rd Annual Peterborough Yoga Festival approaches. The Festival is set for Saturday, June 17th at Del Crary Park, alongside Little Lake in downtown Pe...
Office Hours for the week of May 29th, 2017
It’s a busy week at United Way Peterborough & District.  If you’re looking for us, here are our hours for the week! UWP office hours for week of May 29th: Monday May 29th: closed at 3...
Tour de Lion Ride for Fun Health and Community In Support of United Way
Inaugural Tour de Lion Ride for Fun Health and Community In Support of United Way Declared as Part of Dandelion Day Festival  The United Way of Peterborough and District announced an exciting new par...
2017 Coats for Kids and Grown-Ups Too
  United Way of Peterborough & District’s Coats for Kids and Grown-Ups Too program strives to ensure that children and their families will be warm during the winter by providing clean, gently-u...
2017 Campaign Chair Announcement
Jim Russell, CEO United Way Peterborough & District announced today at the United Way office on Stewart Street that local social media maverick and entrepreneur, Neil Morton would Chair the 2017 C...
Faith Dickinson, “Cuddles for Cancer” is 2017 Scholfield Award Recipient!
United Way of Peterborough and District today announced the 2017 recipient of the Scholfield Award of Community Distinction. The annual award was established to recognize an individual or organization...
The Report Card is In!
March 30, 2017 There was a celebratory tone today down at the water’s edge in the Holiday Inn as United Way Staff and volunteers reveled in the success of the 2016, 75th anniversary campaign results...

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Let’s move beyond awareness and continue working toward acceptance, accessibility, and meaningful inclusion for all.

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We celebrate the courage, resilience, and contributions of transgender, non-binary, and gender non-conforming people who make our communities stronger every day. 

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