#UNIGNORABLE Issue: Mental Health

There is one symptom of COVID-19 that you don’t test for with a swab and that doesn’t require contact tracing or a 14-day quarantine. Yet it is something many

have been dealing with since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic back in the spring: mental health. 1 in 5 Canadians will experience a mental illness in their lifetime. This is an #UNIGNORABLE issue in your community.

We fund a number of agencies that help with the social issue of mental health in Peterborough. Click here to see the full list of partner agencies we fund. We work hard to raise funds for these agencies, so they can focus on improving the lives of those living with mental health concerns here in Peterborough.

One of the agencies we fund, Peterborough Youth Services, helps the youth who are experiencing mental health issues. Here is a video from Peterborough Youth Services that talks about the support they receive from United Way Peterborough & District.

Below is a powerful video that shines a light on mental health.

Thank you to Chex News on Global Peterborough for their generous in-kind partnership with this video.

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Don’t worry, Jim & Rhonda! We’re holding it down over here!

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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? 🌱

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🌍💚 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 😌🏡

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Learn more about the Neighbourhood Fund at the link in our bio 😌🏡

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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!

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🙌 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

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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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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❤️!

🌎💙 Health is about more than medicine — it’s about community.

Access to housing, food, mental health support, and connection all shape our well-being.

This World Health Day, we’re committed to building stronger, healthier communities for everyone.

#WorldHealthDay

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🌎💙 Health is about more than medicine — it’s about community. Access to housing, food, mental health support, and connection all shape our well-being. This World Health Day, we’re committed to building stronger, healthier communities for everyone. #WorldHealthDay
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