United Way Releases the 2022 Housing is Fundamental Report
In recognition of World Homelessness Day on October 10th, United Way Peterborough & District released the 17th annual Housing is Fundamental report. Author Paul Armstrong emphasized the impacts of...
Mayoral Debate on Homelessness Announced for October 5, 2022
Homelessness in Peterborough has been a growing issue. The most recent Point-in-Time Count found that 47 people were sleeping rough the night of the survey, which is a 350% increase from the previous ...
United Way Peterborough and District Launches 2022 Campaign with Live, In Person Breakfast
Yesterday morning, the Healthy Planet Arena was buzzing at 7:00 a.m. as almost 200 people gathered, in-person, for breakfast to launch United Way Peterborough & District’s 81st Community Campaig...
United Way Peterborough & District Releases the 2021 Point-in-Time Count
A survey of people experiencing homelessness in the City of Peterborough Today at Brock Mission, the United Way of Peterborough and District released the 2021 Point-in-Time Count. CEO Jim Russell expl...
United Ways across Ontario call for action on toughest issues facing Ontarians in Open Letter to Premier Doug Ford
United Way leaders identify Housing Security, Income Security and Inclusive Employment, Inclusive Communities and Support for the Social Services Sector as social issues of focus. July 6, 2022 – Ye...
Our 2022 Innovation Fund Recipient is Peterborough Culinary Collaborative: A Recipe for Success
Nourish – YWCA Peterborough Haliburton is the 2022 recipient of $65,685 in funding through the Innovation Fund for their pilot project “Peterborough Culinary  Collaborative:  A  Recipe ...
Meet our 2022 Neighbourhood Fund Recipients
We are so pleased to announce the 8 recipients of our 2022 Neighbourhood Fund totaling $25,000. The UWP Neighbourhood Fund provides small, one-time grants to support informal groups of individuals tha...
Day of Caring – Thursday June 16th
This year, it’s all about school supplies! With many agencies still unable to offer in-person volunteer opportunities, we decided to focus this Day of Caring on our most pressing priority…...
United Way Peterborough & District Presents: Discussing Social Issues with Peterborough-Kawartha Candidates
POSTPONED – New date and time TBD United Way Peterborough & District is pleased to host an online discussion about local social issues. All candidates from the Peterborough-Kawartha riding a...
Virtual Auction Now LIVE!
LLF Lawyers LLP is bringing you a fun way to contribute to Peterborough Performs-Musicians United to End Homelessness even if you are unable to attend the event in person.  The virtual auction will b...
211 Day – Life can be hard. Finding help doesn’t have to be.
211 Day increases awareness of valuable service in Peterborough & District 211 has answered more than 9,247 calls, text, chats or emails from local residents since it’s launch February 11 is...
United Way Peterborough and District Announces “Emergency Winter Response to Homelessness Initiative”
United Way Peterborough & District is pleased to announce its Emergency Winter Response to Homelessness Initiative, funded by the Government of Canada’s Reaching Home program. As the Community E...

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🧡 Today we wear orange. In honour of every child who was taken. Every family that was broken. Every survivor who carried the weight of what should never have happened.

Reconciliation is not a moment; it’s a responsibility we carry every day.
United Way Peterborough & District walks alongside Indigenous communities, today and always. #OrangeShirtDay #TruthandReconciliation
Shop the Certified Neighbour Collection online now at the link in our bio. 

A portion of the proceeds directly support your United Way Community Campaign. 

Local pickup in Peterborough available @ricartpromo or shipping options with Canada Post and Purolator!
One week ago, we launched our 2026 Community Campaign! 🎉 

Thanks to Campaign Cabinet member, Trista Greer and @ftlom.inc we have the perfect little recap to relive it. ❤️

There are so many ways to be a Certified Neighbour. 

Want to get involved? Whether you’re a business or an individual there’s a role you can play in supporting our community! 

⬇️ Comment “CERTIFIED” and we’ll send you a DM and share the different ways you can support the Campaign! 

#85YearsUnited and we’re just getting started.
The Certified Neighbour Collection is officially here!

You saw it at our Campaign Launch. You asked about it. And now… you can officially get your own Certified Neighbour swag!

Our first drop is live with many ways to rep your neighbourhood, including:
❤️ the 2-Tone Hat
❤️ the Crewneck Fleece
❤️ the Tote

Check out the online store for yourself to see what else is available. 

The best part? Proceeds from every purchase go directly to supporting United Way Peterborough & District’s Community Campaign. The people, programs and organizations that are working to build a stronger community, together.

🛍️ Shop the colllection through the link in our bio

📤 Local pickup at @ricartpromo or shipping options available via Canada Post & Purolator!

Tag your Certified Neighbours in the comments. Share this post. Show us how you’re sporting yours. And let’s see just how far the Certified Neighbour crew can go!
85 years of caring. 85 years of community. And now, a new goal for the future. 

Today, United Way Peterborough & District celebrated 85 years of bringing people together to create lasting change in our community, and launched our 2026 Community Campaign with a goal of $1,585,000!

Together, we can make sure local people have access to the support, opportunities and resources they need to thrive.

Here’s to 85 years of making a difference, and to what we can accomplish together in the years ahead. 

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Tomorrow is the big day! We’re launching our 2026 Community Campaign. ❤️

We will come together with community leaders, local businesses, supporters and neighbours to celebrate what lies ahead. 

And this year is a big one.

🎉 85 years of United Way in Peterborough & District
🤝 A new campaign led by @_thetiffanyshow 
❤️ New leadership under Jason Seguya
🎯 And tomorrow… we reveal our 2026 campaign goal.
Most importantly, we get to celebrate the people who make this community what it is, and talk about how each of us can show up for our neighbours in the year ahead.

Haven’t grabbed your ticket yet? There’s still time!

📅 Tomorrow, September 17
📍 Healthy Planet Arena
🕛 12:00–1:30 p.m.
🍽️ Hot lunch included
🎟️ $30

Get your ticket today at the link in bio!
We’re just TWO days away! 🎉

And we couldn’t be more excited to have Miskin Law (@miskinlaw) joining us as the Presenting Sponsor of our 2026 Campaign Launch.

For 85 years, United Way Peterborough & District has been bringing people together to create a stronger, more connected community, and we’re kicking off our next chapter with an incredible group of local leaders, businesses and neighbours.

This Thursday, we’ll gather at Healthy Planet Arena to celebrate 85 years of United, welcome our new CEO Jason Seguya, meet our 2026 Campaign Chair Tiffany Arcari (@_thetiffanyshow), and share what’s ahead for this year’s campaign.

📅 Thursday, September 17
📍 Healthy Planet Arena
🕐 12:00–1:30 p.m. | Doors open at 11:30 a.m.
🍽️ Lunch included
🎟️ $30 per person

Have you got your ticket yet? There’s still time to join us!

🎟️ Grab your ticket through the link in our bio.

A huge thank you to the Miskin Law team for helping us kick off this milestone year. We’re so grateful to have you alongside us as we launch the 2026 Community Campaign!
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