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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
Do YOU want to make a difference in your community? 🏘️
👉 Apply for our Neighbourhood Fund Grant today!
United Way Peterborough & District`s Neighbourhood Fund offers small, one time grants to help groups of people in the City and County of Peterborough bring their community ideas to life. Whether you’re planning something with neighbours or working on a local project, this fund is here to support you. It’s all about helping people connect, get involved, and make their community a better place together.
🔗 Get started via the link in our bio 🗓️ Deadline to apply is Wednesday, May 27 at noon
We had such an amazing time at our 2025 Campaign Celebration last Thursday, celebrating our community coming together to raise an astounding $1.56 million in support of essential, front-line programs and services❤️!
One of the most special moments from our Campaign Celebration this past Thursday was recognizing the incredible individuals, partners and organizations who went above and beyond this year.
These awards are a small way of celebrating the creativity, leadership, and generosity that power this Campaign — and the impact that reaches across our entire community.
👏 Please join us in congratulating our 2025–26 award recipients:
✨ Making It Rain Award – County of Peterborough ✨ Outstanding Partner Agency – Trent Valley Learning Association ✨ The Spark Plug Award – Tiffany Arcari, Community Ambassador ✨ Chronically Online – John Howard Society of the Kawarthas ✨ Phoenix Award – City of Peterborough ✨ Most Creative Event – New Canadians Centre (KD Challenge) ✨ On-The-Record – Jeannine Taylor, kawarthaNOW ✨ Champion of Change – Peterborough, Victoria, Northumberland and Clarington Catholic School Board ✨ Culture of Giving – Trent University ✨ Spirit of the Community – Laken MacFarlane, City of Peterborough
Thank you for the energy, innovation, and heart you all bring to this work. You are helping build a stronger, more connected community for everyone and we couldn`t be more grateful for your support. ❤️
Our Campaign Celebration was filled with laughter, connection, and so much community spirit — a true reflection of what our Community Campaign is all about.
Together, we raised an incredible $1.56 million to support vital programs across Peterborough & the County. This impact belongs to all of you.
We were proud to celebrate the leadership that made it all possible — including our Campaign Chair Paul Rellinger, whose steady, thoughtful presence helped guide this year’s success, and our CEO, Jim Russell as he prepares to retire after years of remarkable service and dedication to this community.
And if you know Paul… you also know he may have accidentally become the star of a few campaign moments along the way 👀
💬 Leave a comment and let us know if we should drop this year’s blooper reel (featuring a few familiar faces…)
At United Way Peterborough & District, we believe in building a community where everyone feels seen, valued, and included. Autism is part of the rich diversity that strengthens our community.
Let’s move beyond awareness and continue working toward acceptance, accessibility, and meaningful inclusion for all.