Tuesday
May 08
2018

United Way Drives Community Innovation

United Way of Peterborough & District announced the recipients of the organization’s Innovation Fund launched in February 2018. A total of $75,000 will be shared between two ground-breaking projects addressing issues of housing and homelessness in our community. United Way Peterborough’s funding model is based on extensive engagement and consultation with the community. The Innovation funding stream was developed based on advice from close to 2000 donors, partner agency representatives, volunteers and community leaders.

United Way will be providing $37,000 in funding to Homeward Bound. Homeward Bound as a whole Community partnership, provides the most vulnerable women and their children an opportunity to grow, to achieve a sense of wellness and belonging, have improved self-esteem and sustainable employment that will allow them the capacity to manage their own personal finances, build assets and be contributing members of the community rather than users of a service and a drain on the economy.  Jim Hendry, Chair of United Way’s Community Impact Committee stated “United Way was very interested in funding the work of the Homeward Bound program due to its innovative wrap-around approach which has not been seen before in our community.”

The second project funded by United Way Peterborough is the Host Homes project lead by A Way Home Peterborough. United Way will be providing $38,112 in innovation funding to kick-start the development of a Host Homes Project in Peterborough. Host Homes are a community-based, early intervention and prevention program for youth experiencing or at risk of homelessness. Host Homes provide an alternative to emergency shelter, couch surfing and sleeping outdoors by matching youth at risk of homelessness with community volunteers willing to provide a safe place to stay in their home. This can be a short-term, respite stay or for longer than a year to support transition to permanent housing depending on the youth’s situation.

Jim Russell, CEO, stated “these projects speak to United Way’s strategic investment of donor dollars in our community. United Way is currently funding multiple projects working to address homelessness and the effects of poverty in our community.  These two projects allow us to support new ideas and approaches that also work further upstream to begin to prevent the issue from happening in the first place.”

United Way will be announcing the recipients of its neighbourhood funding at a press conference on Thursday May 10th.

Maegan (YES Shelter for Youth & Families) and Maddie (Host Homes)

Jim Russell, CEO United Way Peterborough & District

Bonnie (Ptbo Housing Corp) and Sheila (COMPASS)

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Local love, legendary flavour! 🍕

Domino’s Pizza and United Way Peterborough & District are teaming up to deliver the most delicious way to give back this March!

Beginning today, when you make a donation to United Way Peterborough at participating Domino’s Pizza locations, you’ll receive a coupon for a FREE Cheesy Bread. Yep, you read that right you give back to your community and treat yourself to one of Domino’s fan-favourite sides. Total win-win!

Offer ends March 29th, so stop by a participating location to make a donation and get your cheesy bread, today:

📍 Domino’s - 550 Lansdowne St West
📍 Domino’s - 1774 Lansdowne St West
📍 Domino’s - 1091 Chemong Rd

Give back. Dig in. 🍕💙

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Local love, legendary flavour! 🍕 Domino’s Pizza and United Way Peterborough & District are teaming up to deliver the most delicious way to give back this March! Beginning today, when you make a donation to United Way Peterborough at participating Domino’s Pizza locations, you’ll receive a coupon for a FREE Cheesy Bread. Yep, you read that right you give back to your community and treat yourself to one of Domino’s fan-favourite sides. Total win-win! Offer ends March 29th, so stop by a participating location to make a donation and get your cheesy bread, today: 📍 Domino’s - 550 Lansdowne St West 📍 Domino’s - 1774 Lansdowne St West 📍 Domino’s - 1091 Chemong Rd Give back. Dig in. 🍕💙

And that’s a wrap on PTBO Performs VI 🎶🥹! Thank you so much to everyone who made this incredible night possible. More exciting news to come next week❤️.

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And that’s a wrap on PTBO Performs VI 🎶🥹! Thank you so much to everyone who made this incredible night possible. More exciting news to come next week❤️.

We can’t wait to see you tomorrow from 7-11PM @ptboshowplace for PTBO Performs VI! Tickets are still available online and at the box office! See you there 🧡🕺

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We can’t wait to see you tomorrow from 7-11PM @ptboshowplace for PTBO Performs VI! Tickets are still available online and at the box office! See you there 🧡🕺

Every child deserves the chance to succeed. 🏆

Bullying affects schools, homes, workplaces, and the digital world.

United Way Centraides invests $39.1M in kids` emotional wellbeing and partners with communities to empower youth, fostering positive relationships and safe environments where every child can thrive.

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Every child deserves the chance to succeed. 🏆 Bullying affects schools, homes, workplaces, and the digital world. United Way Centraides invests $39.1M in kids' emotional wellbeing and partners with communities to empower youth, fostering positive relationships and safe environments where every child can thrive.

Today our team at United Way Peterborough & District proudly wears pink in recognition of #PinkShirtDay 💗

Thank you to @staplescanada for donating “Be Kind Always” shirts to United Way Centraides across the country, helping remove barriers so everyone can participate in this important day.

Pink Shirt Day is about more than a colour. It’s about creating spaces where people feel seen, heard, valued, and safe. It’s about standing up to bullying and standing up for one another.

We’re grateful to work alongside partners who don’t just talk about belonging — they actively invest in it.
Kindness matters. Inclusion matters. Community matters.

#BeKindAlways

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Today our team at United Way Peterborough & District proudly wears pink in recognition of #PinkShirtDay 💗 Thank you to @staplescanada for donating “Be Kind Always” shirts to United Way Centraides across the country, helping remove barriers so everyone can participate in this important day. Pink Shirt Day is about more than a colour. It’s about creating spaces where people feel seen, heard, valued, and safe. It’s about standing up to bullying and standing up for one another. We’re grateful to work alongside partners who don’t just talk about belonging — they actively invest in it. Kindness matters. Inclusion matters. Community matters. #BeKindAlways

🎨 Sponsor Spotlight: Artist Sponsors 🎨

A huge thank you to our Artist Sponsors.

@2ehome
@cogeco & @yourtvptbo

Their leadership and support helps ensure that our incredibly talented local musicians are fairly compensated for sharing their time, creativity, and artistry with us. 🎶

That means when you join us this Thursday, you’re not only supporting housing and homelessness initiatives in our community, you’re also supporting the artists who make this night so special. 💛

🎟️ Tickets are still available grab yours at the link in our bio and be part of a night that uplifts both community and culture.

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🎨 Sponsor Spotlight: Artist Sponsors 🎨 A huge thank you to our Artist Sponsors. @2ehome @cogeco & @yourtvptbo Their leadership and support helps ensure that our incredibly talented local musicians are fairly compensated for sharing their time, creativity, and artistry with us. 🎶 That means when you join us this Thursday, you’re not only supporting housing and homelessness initiatives in our community, you’re also supporting the artists who make this night so special. 💛 🎟️ Tickets are still available grab yours at the link in our bio and be part of a night that uplifts both community and culture.

Thank you to the mysterious donor who shipped this box of menstrual products to our office for this year`s Period Promise campaign!

Every donation gets us closer to our goal of collecting 25,000 items.

Tap the link in our bio to make a monetary donation, find a list of drop off locations, or learn more about Period Promise. - And feel free to reach out if you`d like to get more involved!

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Thank you to the mysterious donor who shipped this box of menstrual products to our office for this year's Period Promise campaign! Every donation gets us closer to our goal of collecting 25,000 items. Tap the link in our bio to make a monetary donation, find a list of drop off locations, or learn more about Period Promise. - And feel free to reach out if you'd like to get more involved!

🎉 It’s happening THIS THURSDAY! 🎉 PTBO Performs VI returns to @ptboshowplace from 7-11PM

As we count down to the big night, we want to give a huge thank you to our incredible Community Sponsors:
Lancer Electric
@ptbocounty
Herod Financial Services

Your support is helping us shine a spotlight on housing and homelessness initiatives in our community, and making this event possible. 💛

There’s still time to be part of this amazing night out in our community!
🎟️ Grab your tickets at the link in our bio and join us Thursday for an unforgettable evening in support of an important cause.

Let’s celebrate community, and make an impact, together.

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🎉 It’s happening THIS THURSDAY! 🎉 PTBO Performs VI returns to @ptboshowplace from 7-11PM As we count down to the big night, we want to give a huge thank you to our incredible Community Sponsors: Lancer Electric @ptbocounty Herod Financial Services Your support is helping us shine a spotlight on housing and homelessness initiatives in our community, and making this event possible. 💛 There’s still time to be part of this amazing night out in our community! 🎟️ Grab your tickets at the link in our bio and join us Thursday for an unforgettable evening in support of an important cause. Let’s celebrate community, and make an impact, together.

Just a friendly reminder that PTBO Performs returns to @ptboshowplace THIS THURSDAY from 7-11PM! Everybody stay calm… 🎶

Fourteen talented local musicians taking the stage in support of our partners working to address homelessness in our region.

🎫 Tickets are still available at the link in our bio, we’d love to see you there! Secure yours today.

#unitedwayptbo #ptboperforms

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Just a friendly reminder that PTBO Performs returns to @ptboshowplace THIS THURSDAY from 7-11PM! Everybody stay calm… 🎶 Fourteen talented local musicians taking the stage in support of our partners working to address homelessness in our region. 🎫 Tickets are still available at the link in our bio, we’d love to see you there! Secure yours today. #unitedwayptbo #ptboperforms

Today we celebrate World Day of Social Justice alongside people and organizations in our communities that work towards equality.

Together, we can build a future where everyone has the chance to thrive ❤️

🔗 Click the link in our bio to learn more.

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Today we celebrate World Day of Social Justice alongside people and organizations in our communities that work towards equality. Together, we can build a future where everyone has the chance to thrive ❤️ 🔗 Click the link in our bio to learn more.

🚨 CURRENT JACKPOT: $1,370 🚨

The clock is ticking on United Way Peterborough & District’s monthly 50/50 and you don’t want to miss out!

⭐️ February 26th is the big draw, so make sure you get your tickets using the link in our bio or visit us in person at the United Way Office.

Every ticket you purchase in our monthly 50/50 gives you the chance to win big and invest meaningfully in your local community. Together, we can make an impact and build community right here at home.

🎟️ Get your tickets today!

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🚨 CURRENT JACKPOT: $1,370 🚨 The clock is ticking on United Way Peterborough & District’s monthly 50/50 and you don’t want to miss out! ⭐️ February 26th is the big draw, so make sure you get your tickets using the link in our bio or visit us in person at the United Way Office. Every ticket you purchase in our monthly 50/50 gives you the chance to win big and invest meaningfully in your local community. Together, we can make an impact and build community right here at home. 🎟️ Get your tickets today!
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