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Point in Time Homeless Count
Thank You to the Volunteers, Participants and Community for Making Peterborough’s PiT Count Possible On March 22, 2016, volunteers took to Peterborough streets, shelters and meal programs to count a...
Your opinions are important!
Thanks again for your support of the 2015 Campaign! As we begin planning for 2016, we would really appreciate you taking a few minutes to complete a brief survey. Your opinions are important and will ...
Thank You!
We announced the 2015 Campaign results on Friday January 29 announcing a total of $1,900,001…so far! We are truly grateful for the extraordinary effort of our donors and volunteers to date and o...
Real People, Real Possibility: Andrew and Stephen Jaikaran
Every year, we meet a lot of amazing people and hear a lot of incredible stories…stories of heartbreak and of hardship. But thanks to your generosity, we also hear stories of recovery, to not just s...
Real People, Real Possibility: Daniel and Margaret
Your help means Daniel and Margaret continue to have their independence. Daniel and Margaret have been married for more than 65 years. As the years have gone by and they are no longer driving, they’...
Our Community Needs Your Help!
This year’s campaign is seeing an unprecedented shortfall in the money raised for investment in our community and UWP is seriously concerned about the people who will require the services of partner...
Season’s Eatings
That was a beautiful meal prepared by Peterborough EATS. Thanks to the students, Chef Miguel, and all who came out!...
Investment in Food for Kids
United Way Peterborough & District’s (UWP) commitment to this community’s children and youth continues as CEO, Jim Russell announced a $10,000 investment in the local Food For Kids, School Foo...
Precarious Employment in Peterborough
CHEX TV’s Aileen Doyle examines the impact precarious employment is having in our community in part one of a special series: Precarious, insecure jobs are now the new normal – Special Series Part...
Responding to the Syrian Refugee Crisis
We believe in building a safe, inclusive community for all, which is why United Way Peterborough & District is part of the community task force charged with helping welcome 1,000 Syrian refugees t...
Wrapped in Courage
In recognition of Women Abuse Prevention Month, Wrapped in Courage invites everyone to purchase a purple Wrapped in Courage scarf in support of local women fleeing abuse. “United Way is committed to...
Breakfast at the Airport
Friday Nov 13, Peterborough Airport hosted breakfast in support of United Way Peterborough & District. Thank you all those who attended and to Peterborough Airport for putting on this great event!...
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