Summer 2025 Newsletter

Looking for an impactful volunteer role in our community?

We’re looking for volunteers to join our Finance, Community Impact, and READI Committees 🙌

From helping guide funding decisions to strengthening equity and inclusion, there’s a place for your voice at our table.

Interested individuals are encouraged to apply online [link in bio] by April 30!

Keep an eye on our website for more volunteer opportunities 👀

New 📸 just dropped from @canadianspaceagency depicting an out of this world $1.56 million raised in support of our neighbours.

➡️ Swipe to see just some of the people who made it possible!

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. ❤️

What a night. ❤️

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…)

Thinking about hosting a fundraiser but not sure where to start? 🤔

Swipe through to see our step by step guide on how to make your event a success from start to finish.

Have questions or want a brainstorming partner? Send us a message or give us a call. We’d love to help bring your ideas to life! 💛

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