Thursday, February 26th 2026 7-11PM
We are thrilled to announce that the 6th Annual Peterborough Performs – Musicians United to End Homelessness is scheduled for Thursday, February 26th 2026 from 7-11PM, at Showplace Performance Centre.
Peterborough Performs is a one-of-a-kind evening of live music and community impact. Featuring 14 talented local musicians, this special event brings our community together for one unforgettable night in support of our most vulnerable neighbours.
Through the power of music, we will shine a spotlight on homelessness as a critical issue in our city and raise vital funds to make a meaningful difference. Join us as we celebrate local talent, build awareness, and stand united for change.
If you can’t attend the live event or you’d like to support in more ways than one, you can shop our virtual auction, generously sponsored by LLF Lawyers.
From February 12 at noon through February 26 at 9:30 PM, our virtual auction will be open and ready for your bids. Explore an exciting collection of items and experiences, including private cooking classes, racetrack ride-alongs, beautiful home dรฉcor, and so much more. Thereโs truly something for everyone and every bid brings us closer to meaningful change.
When you participate in the Peterborough Performs online auction, youโre helping create safe, stable housing and brighter futures for individuals and families in our community.
This Labour Day, we honour the courage of union members, advocates, and everyday workers who continue that fight today. โค๏ธ
United Way Peterborough & District stands proudly alongside Labour.
Together, we build communities where everyone has what they need to thrive.
#LabourDay2026
๐ Moving thousands of school supplies to fill more than 400 backpacks for local students is made easy thanks to the help of our wonderful friends @autoconnectsales
โ๏ธThank you to Cheryl, Martin and the whole team for your support our of Backpacks for Success program. Your generosity makes a real difference in our community!
๐ PTBO & COUNTY, SAVE THE DATE! ๐
Weโre kicking off something special. 85 years of United Way Peterborough & District and we want you to be there!
Join us for our 2026 Campaign Launch, presented by Miskin Law [@miskinlaw] as we officially launch this yearโs campaign and celebrate the incredible community that has carried the work of United Way forward for 85 years. โค๏ธ
Weโre especially excited to welcome 2026 Campaign Chair Tiffany Arcari [@_thetiffanyshow] whose leadership will help guide this yearโs campaign, alongside Jason Seguya, our new CEO, as he joins our community for his first Campaign Launch in his new role. Letโs make it a special one๐๐ฃ!
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September 17, 2026
โฐ 12:00 - 1:30 [doors open at 11:30]
๐ Healthy Planet Arena
More details โ including tickets โ at the link๐ in our bio!
85 years united. One community. A campaign to remember.
The 2026 United Way Peterborough and District Campaign Cabinet is officially in the room! ๐
We held our first Campaign Cabinet meeting last Friday, bringing together an incredible group of community leaders who are ready to roll up their sleeves and help make this 85th campaign year one to remember.
Weโre feeling energized, inspired and SO excited for whatโs ahead under the leadership of @_thetiffanyshow
85 years of United Way in Peterborough & District means 85 years of people coming together to strengthen our community, and weโre just getting started.
Hereโs to a big year, a great team, and continuing to build a stronger Peterborough & District together. ๐
#85YearsUnited
Our cup stays filled to the brim thanks to our incredible community. โ๐
Weโre so grateful to be celebrating 85 years in Peterborough & County this year, and even more grateful for the people and partnerships who make our city such a special place to call home.
Now itโs your turn: What fills your cup, #Peterborough? ๐๏ธ ๐จ๏ธ
โจ Half the world is under 30. In Canada, thatโs 35% of us.
Young people arenโt just the future, theyโre changemakers right now. ๐ช
On #InternationalYouthDay, United Way Peterborouh & District celebrates their leadership, their courage, and their vision for a better world. ๐๐
๐๐ What a day! We filled the Fords and our hearts @autoconnectsales
A HUGE thank you to everyone who came out to Fill the Fords on Saturday, donated supplies, volunteered, sponsored the event, grabbed a BBQ lunch courtesy of @kingstmarket, enjoyed some ice cream from @central_smith, and helped us celebrate the incredible generosity of our community.
Weโre so grateful to Auto Connect Sales, our sponsors, community partners, volunteers, media friends, and every single person who helped make this day possible. Your support will help local students start the school year feeling prepared, confident, and ready to learn.
But weโre not done yet! ๐
Thereโs still time to help. If you havenโt had a chance to donate, weโre collecting new backpacks and school supplies at the United Way Peterborough & District office and at participating community collection locations until THIS FRIDAY, August 14!
Every backpack, every box of crayons, every notebook and every donation helps us get closer to ensuring local students have the tools they need to succeed.
โจComment โBACK TO SCHOOLโ and weโll send you the full list of participating businesses running supply drives.
Exciting News! ๐ซ The Reaching Home deadline has been extended!
Applicants now have until Wednesday, August 19 to submit your proposals.
Please keep in mind:
๐ Applications will be reviewed based on alignment to the following community priorities:
โข Creating, preserving, and enabling equitable access to housing
โข Eviction prevention
โข Outreach
๐ Funding covers the period October 1, 2026, to March 31, 2028
๐ New application deadline August 19, 2026
โน๏ธ What is Reaching Home? It`s a community-based program aimed at preventing and reducing homelessness across Canada. This program provides funding to communities to help them address their local homelessness needs.
Apply today at uwpeterborough.ca
๐A huge thank you to our local IG Wealth Management (@igwealthmanagement)for stepping up in a big way to support our Backpacks for Success program!
Not only are they proud Backpack Builder sponsors, but their team also organized a workplace collection drive, gathering school supplies that will help local students in Peterborough city and county head back to school prepared, confident, and ready to learn.
Havenโt had a chance to drop off your donation at one of our amazing community collection drive locations? Thereโs still time!
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Join us this Saturday for Fill the Fords at Auto Connect Sales from 10-2PM (@autoconnectsales) and bring a new backpack, new school supplies, or a financial donation. Stick around for lots of family friendly fun!
Together, we can help even more local students start the school year strong.
Thank you again, IG Wealth Management, for helping us build brighter futures, one backpack at a time. ๐
We ๐ GM Financial!
A huge thank you to our friends at GM Financial for dropping off our first Backpacks for Success donations of the season! Weโre so grateful for partnerships like these in our community.
๐ก As part of their workplace drive, employees received a work from home day in exchange for making a donation. What a creative way to encourage workplace giving!
Our Backpacks for Success supply drives wrap up on August 14, but there is still time to help! Join us on August 8 at Auto Connect Sales for our Fill the Fords event. Weโll be there from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. collecting school supplies, so stop by, say hello, and help us fill the Fords! ๐๐
Weโre growing, evolving, and looking for an experienced Director, Finance & Administration to join our Senior Leadership Team.
This is an opportunity to help shape the future of United Way Peterborough & District by providing strategic leadership across finance, administration, governance, and organizational operations, ensuring we remain a strong and sustainable partner for our community.
๐ Peterborough, ON
๐ผ Full-time
๐ฐ Starting salary: $83,106; salary range up to $93,536
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Apply by August 14, 2026
Interested or know someone whoโd be a great fit? Visit our website [link in bio] to learn more and apply, and please help us spread the word by sharing this opportunity within your networks.
