On November 11, we remember.
From all of us at United Way Peterborough & District, we express our deepest gratitude to the brave individuals who served with courage and dedication.
Today, we honour and salute all Veterans as we work towards a brighter future together.
For help and support, dial 2-1-1 or visit 211.ca
❄️ Our first snowfall has arrived, and so has Coats for Community 🧥
We have once again partnered with @path_ptbo to ensure our neighbours stay warm this winter.
📍 Drop-off location: 385 Lansdowne St. E
🗓️ Wednesdays (10-3) and Saturdays (9-3)
We’re collecting (and in urgent need of) BLANKETS, coats, snow pants, sweaters, socks, underwear, gloves, towels, sleeping bags, hand warmers, and more!
❤️ If you’re able to donate, please ensure all items are clean and in good condition.
#CoatsForCommunity
👉 There’s more than one way to make a difference! Paul’s got options, and so do you❤️. Learn more about how you can contribute to your 2025-26 Community Campaign on our website [link in bio].
🎉A big Congratulations to Lorell S of Peterborough, our very first United Way Peterborough & District 50/50 winner, who took home $1,172.50!
🎟️Every ticket sold helps fund local programs that provide food, shelter and support for people right here in Peterborough.
The November 50/50 draw is now live! Visit the link in our bio today for your chance to win big, give back and change lives, just like Lorell did❤️
#BuildingCommunity #UnitedWayPTBO #5050
🍔🔥 It’s here: the first-ever @unitedwayptbo Ultimate Burger Battle begins TODAY!🔥🍔
All month long, 8 INCREDIBLE local restaurants across Peterborough and the County are facing off to be crowned the Ultimate Burger Battle champion👑! Each spot has crafted their own one-of-a-kind burger with big flavour and bigger IMPACT. From spicy stacks to fish patties and a burger beef wellington, they’re all battling it out for a cause.
👉 How it works:
🍔 Try as many Ultimate Burgers as you can between November 1-30,
💸 $2 from every burger sold support our work building a stronger, more caring community,
❤️ Feel good knowing every bite gives back!
Head over to our website using the link in our bio to 🗳️VOTE🗳️ for your People’s Choice Ultimate Burger and to learn more about these delicious creations and our 8 Burger Ambassadors who will be tasting along with you all month long.
Thank you to these amazing restaurants for cooking up creativity and community spirit all month long! Let’s make this a November to remember - every bite gives back❤️.
#UWPUBB #UltimateBurgerBattle
🧥🧣🧤Our annual Coats for Community drive is underway!🧤🧣🧥
Did anyone else see snow fall in Peterborough this afternoon? We’re collecting gently used coats, blankets, gloves and other warm winter gear in collaboration with @path_ptbo to help keep our neighbours warm heading into this winter season.
If you have been meaning to donate, tomorrow’s a perfect day to drop by @path_ptbo
📍385 Lansdowne Street Easy
🗓️Saturdays 9AM-3PM | Wednesdays 10AM-3PM
Questions? ☎️ (705)-775-7284.
Every donation counts❤️
The United Way Ultimate Burger Battle starts THIS SATURDAY NOVEMBER 1st 🍔🔥!
At our press conference this morning, we asked some of our Burger Ambassadors to dream up their Ultimate Burges in preparation for this month! You can taste along with them at our 8 participating restaurants across Peterborough and the County all November long.
Every BITE gives BACK - $2 from every burger sold support our work building community and changing lives❤️!
🧣Do you have gently used winter gear? Help our community stay warm this season by donating to Coats for Community. @unitedwayptbo and @path_ptbo are proud to partner once again to help our neighbours face the winter months with dignity and warmth.🧣
📍Drop off at PATH: 385 Lansdowne St. E
🗓️Every Wednesday (9AM-3PM) and Saturday (10AM-3PM) until May 2026.
Did you know that last year, United Way Peterborough & District helped provide:
🍎 233,042 nutritious meals
🏠 15,013 nights of safe shelter
🧥 2,200+ coats
The purchase of 50/50 tickets helps to make this possible - and gives you the chance to win big!
🎟️ Tickets are: 1 for $10 | 3 for $25 | 7 for $50
🗓️ First draw: Friday, October 31st!
💰 Winner takes home $980 … and counting!
Tickets available at the link in our bio.
Still reminiscing on Campaign Launch 2025🥹! Learn more about contributing to your 2025-2026 Community Campaign at the link in our bio.
Today, United Way Peterborough & District released the final report from the 2024 Point-in-Time Count of people experiencing homelessness in our community.
We were joined this morning by local media, elected officials, and some of our funded partners and surveyors at our Stewart Street office to discuss the findings and what they mean for our community.
This community-wide effort, carried out with the help of surveyors with lived experience, shelter staff and outreach workers, provides a critical snap shot of homelessness in our city.
“Homelessness is a complex, nuanced issue,” shared Nancy Fischer, Chair of United Way Peterborough & District’s Community Impact Committee. “One which requires a focus on evidence-based program development.”
To read the full report, visit the link in our bio.
Our office will be closed on Monday, October 13 and will reopen on Tuesday, October 14. Have a safe and restful long weekend.
