Peggy Shaughnessy

Peggy Shaughnessy, currently a PhD Candidate close to finishing her dissertation, splits her time between studies, business, family and community advocacy. She founded Whitepath Consulting and developed the Redpath approach which is healing thousands of people across Canada. Since closing the Whistle Stop Café last year, she has focused her time on healing this community. Peggy is Peterborough born and raised and is proud to support many local initiatives as a member of the Kawartha Rotary Club.

Peggy followed her passion for helping people through a twenty year nursing career before she went back to school to get her Master’s degree. As a parent, nurse, businesswomen, student, scholar, entrepreneur and expert Peggy has continued to advocate for change, inclusion, fairness and dignity by focusing on the roots causes for social problems.

Peggy’s Redpath model is a research-based best practice with over 20 years of proven success in recovery from trauma, addiction and violence. Redpath is being offering on an outpatient basis at Right to Heal and will soon be available as a residential program. Peggy has had and continues to have a huge impact on people’s lives who are able to develop the skills of resilience and accountability through the deep long lasting connection she fosters.

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Reaching Home: Indigenous Initiatives Applications Are Now Open! 📣

United Way Peterborough & District is excited to announce new, targeted funding opportunities through Reaching Home for Indigenous initiatives.

🔗 Learn more and apply when you visit the link in our bio.
❗ Applications close May 11, 2026.
🌱Garden Boxes are back, and they’re going fast🌱

These beauties are made by local volunteers! Hand-crafted, solid wood garden boxes are available in two sizes:
• Medium 4 ft box – $45 
• Large 6 ft box – $65

Built by community, for community, with proceeds supporting programs and services right here across Peterborough City and County.

A very special thank you to our friends @chemonghhbc for generously providing the materials to make this project possible.

Spring has already sprung, and quantities are limited, so if you’ve been thinking about growing your own veggies, herbs, or flowers this season, now’s the time to jump in!

👉 Reserve yours today by emailing: dayofcaring@uwpeterborough.ca, or send us a DM for further details!
Don’t worry, Jim & Rhonda! We’re holding it down over here!
🌍💚 A healthy planet supports healthy communities.
 
Climate change impacts us all — but the most vulnerable feel it first and hardest.
 
This #EarthDay, let’s take action for people and the planet.
 
How are you making a difference today? 🌱
Learn more about the Neighbourhood Fund at the link in our bio 😌🏡
🙌 Volunteers bring communities to life!
 
From lending a helping hand to leading initiatives, volunteers make lasting change possible.
 
This #NationalVolunteerWeek, we celebrate YOU — the people who make our communities stronger every day.
 
Drop a ❤️ if you’ve ever volunteered!
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❤️!
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