Bike 4 United Way
Three staff from our local Ontario government ministries volunteered their vacation time, expenses, and energy to ride from Guelph to Kingston. The goal of the 906 km ride is to support United Way ...
Leadership Giving at United Way Peterborough & District
The Leadership Giving Program has been a significant part of our annual campaign for decades, making a difference in the lives of so many in our community. In 2016, United Way Peterborough & Distr...
BackPacks for Kids Donations Needed
Give the gift of learning by contributing to United Way’s annual BackPacks for Kids program....
LCBO Launches 2015 United Way Campaign
From July 30 to August 9, every LCBO location in the City and County of Peterborough will be hosting the give at the till program in support of the United Way Peterborough & District 2015 Campaign...
4th Annual Kawartha BBQ Competition
Thank you to Friendly Fires for donating the proceeds from their 4th annual Kawartha BBQ Competition on Saturday July 15, 2015 to United Way Peterborough and District. What a fun day filled with great...
Paint the Town Red A Success!
2015 Paint the Town RED was a big success! Stay tuned for when we announce the results later this month! Check out photos from the day on our Facebook page. Thank you to our participating restaurants...
Now Accepting Corporate Membership Applications
Thanks to almost 75 years of dedicated community support, United Way Peterborough & District has a proud history of working with partner agencies to transform our community. In May 2014, we approv...
Scholfield Award Nominations Open
Do you know an individual or organization who should be recognized for their outstanding volunteer contributions? Someone who inspires people to come together to make a lasting difference in the City ...
Peterborough Represented at National Poverty Summit
CEO Jim Russell announced United Way will be part of a 6-person contingent attending the national Poverty Reduction Summit in Ottawa next week. The collaborative is being funded by the City and Peterb...
Dave Martin Announced as 2015 Campaign Chair
We are thrilled to welcome David Martin, Partner at ISL Insurance, as our 2015 Campaign Chair. United Way Peterborough & District CEO Jim Russell made the announcement today saying, “David has b...
Youth Advisory Committee – Now Recruiting NEW Members!
If you are between the ages of 14 and 19 and looking for a way to help with issues facing youth in our community, join our Youth Advisory Committee (YAC). Get connected to your community while buildin...
Thank You Trent University!
A big ‘Thank You’ goes out to Trent University for their hard work in raising $70 000 for United Way! The staff and faculty held the annual BBQ Oct 1 2014 which kicked off their campaign. New thi...

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📬 It’s that time of year again!
We were thrilled to visit @miskinlaw this morning and are proud to announce Miskin Law as the Presenting Sponsor of Day of Caring 2026 with a generous $5,000 contribution. 

Day of Caring brings volunteers and workplaces together to support local agencies and strengthen our community through hands-on impact. Partnerships like this one make it all possible!

Thank you to the whole team at Miskin Law (including Leo🐶) for your leadership, generosity, and commitment to building a stronger Peterborough. We can’t wait to work together for an incredible Day of Caring 2026!
Our office will be closed today, Monday, may 18th and will reopen tomorrow, Tuesday, May 19th! Have a safe and restful  long weekend. 

Need support? Dial 211 to connect with a live agent and find assistance with food, housing, healthcare, employment and more.
🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ Today we stand for love, dignity, and inclusion.
 
Everyone deserves to live authentically and without fear.

United Way Peterborough & District remains committed to fostering inclusion, advancing equity, and supporting initiatives that uplift 2SLGBTQI+ communities across our region.
 
#IDAHOBIT
Last week, nearly 60 community members came together at our Solutions Summit to share ideas, build connections, and help shape the future of Reconciliation, Equity, Accessibility, Diversity, and Inclusion (READI) work across Peterborough City & County. 

The conversations were thoughtful, honest, and inspiring, and we know there are still more voices to hear.

We’re now inviting the broader community to help inform how up to $300,000 through our new Priority Issues Fund will be invested over the next 18 months.
Whether you attended the Summit or not, we want your insight.

📝 Complete the Priority Issues Fund Survey before Tuesday, May 19 at 10:00 a.m. and help shape this work moving forward.

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Thank you to everyone who has already contributed their time, perspectives, and lived experience to this process. We’re excited to continue learning, evolving, and building this work, together!
Happy Mother’s Day 💖
 
To every mom and mother figure — your love and care make our communities brighter.
Do you have an idea to make your community better? 

This is your chance to bring it to life.💥 Apply to the Neighbourhood Fund for the chance to receive a small grant and turn your project into something real.

Every big change starts small and it could all start with you!

🔗 Apply today at uwpeterborough.ca 
🗓️ Deadline: Wednesday, May 27 at noon
May is Leave a Legacy Month in Canada. It’s about more than a gift, it’s about the future you believe in.

A future where everyone in our community has the support they need to thrive.

Planned giving is a way to carry your values forward and make a difference for generations to come. 

Learn more by visiting our website www.uwpeterborough.ca
Today we honour and remember missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, and Two-Spirit people.
 
We listen.
We learn.
We reflect.
We act.
 
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#MMIWG2S
✨ Your mental health matters.
 
This #MentalHealthWeek, let’s nurture our minds and create space for honest conversations.
 
Need support? Dial 2-1-1 or visit 211.ca to get connected. 💚
 
You’re not alone.
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