Application Guide

Download a printable version  of the Application Guide here: Applicant Guide

en français: FUAC Applicant guide_FR_corr – UWP

Ready to apply now? Click this link to access the application form. ECSF Community Program Application – United Way Peterborough

en français: FUAC Formulaire de demande

United Way Peterborough is now accepting applications for the Emergency Community Support Fund to help charities and non-profit organizations serve and support vulnerable Canadians during the COVID-19 pandemic. This funding has been made available by the Government of Canada and funding streams are being administered by United Way Centraide Canada, Community Foundations of Canada and the Canadian Red Cross in communities from coast to coast to coast. United Way Peterborough is proud to support this important investment by the Federal Government.

Starting May 19th, 2020, United Way Peterborough will be accepting applications for funding.

How to Apply

Applications will be accepted until 11:59pm on June 19, 2020. We anticipate a high volume of requests and are working to ensure that all requests are reviewed as quickly as possible.

Who can Apply?

United Way Peterborough will fund organizations that provide direct services to vulnerable populations who are impacted by COVID-19.

Your organization is eligible to receive funding if your organization has a charitable number, or is otherwise a qualified donee, and is providing supports and services to meet immediate community needs related to the COVID-19.

This funding is intended to support frontline community service organizations providing services to support vulnerable Canadians, including low-income seniors, women, children and youth, persons with disabilities, members of the LGBTQ2S+ community, refugees, Indigenous peoples, members of racialized communities, and more.

Funds may be used for immediate needs and priorities related to the impact of COVID-19. This includes, but is not limited to, services such as:

  • Preparing and delivering meals and/or food hampers
  • Supporting individuals in accessing income supports and financial coaching
  • Providing home care or personal support for seniors, elders, and persons with disabilities
  • Mental health & wellness supports, including crisis counselling and peer support
  • Personal safety supports, including for those living in or escaping situations of violence
  • Access to safe transport for essential appointment and errands, and
  • Others

 What Types of Activities could be Funded?

  • Community outreach and engagement
  • Developing and/or delivering new programs, services, or delivery models as a result of COVID-19
  • Sharing information and knowledge
  • Engaging and recruiting volunteers

Questions?

Please refer to the Frequently Asked Questions.

For questions not addressed in these resources, please Sarah Deveaux at ecsf@uwpeterborough.ca for assistance.

  Funded by the Government of Canada

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85 years of caring. 85 years of community. And now, a new goal for the future.

Today, United Way Peterborough & District celebrated 85 years of bringing people together to create lasting change in our community, and launched our 2026 Community Campaign with a goal of $1,585,000!

Together, we can make sure local people have access to the support, opportunities and resources they need to thrive.

Here’s to 85 years of making a difference, and to what we can accomplish together in the years ahead.

📸 @jordanlyallphotography

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85 years of caring. 85 years of community. And now, a new goal for the future. Today, United Way Peterborough & District celebrated 85 years of bringing people together to create lasting change in our community, and launched our 2026 Community Campaign with a goal of $1,585,000! Together, we can make sure local people have access to the support, opportunities and resources they need to thrive. Here’s to 85 years of making a difference, and to what we can accomplish together in the years ahead. 📸 @jordanlyallphotography

Tomorrow is the big day! We’re launching our 2026 Community Campaign. ❤️

We will come together with community leaders, local businesses, supporters and neighbours to celebrate what lies ahead.

And this year is a big one.

🎉 85 years of United Way in Peterborough & District
🤝 A new campaign led by @_thetiffanyshow
❤️ New leadership under Jason Seguya
🎯 And tomorrow… we reveal our 2026 campaign goal.
Most importantly, we get to celebrate the people who make this community what it is, and talk about how each of us can show up for our neighbours in the year ahead.

Haven’t grabbed your ticket yet? There’s still time!

📅 Tomorrow, September 17
📍 Healthy Planet Arena
🕛 12:00–1:30 p.m.
🍽️ Hot lunch included
🎟️ $30

Get your ticket today at the link in bio!

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Tomorrow is the big day! We’re launching our 2026 Community Campaign. ❤️ We will come together with community leaders, local businesses, supporters and neighbours to celebrate what lies ahead. And this year is a big one. 🎉 85 years of United Way in Peterborough & District 🤝 A new campaign led by @_thetiffanyshow ❤️ New leadership under Jason Seguya 🎯 And tomorrow… we reveal our 2026 campaign goal. Most importantly, we get to celebrate the people who make this community what it is, and talk about how each of us can show up for our neighbours in the year ahead. Haven’t grabbed your ticket yet? There’s still time! 📅 Tomorrow, September 17 📍 Healthy Planet Arena 🕛 12:00–1:30 p.m. 🍽️ Hot lunch included 🎟️ $30 Get your ticket today at the link in bio!

We’re just TWO days away! 🎉

And we couldn’t be more excited to have Miskin Law (@miskinlaw) joining us as the Presenting Sponsor of our 2026 Campaign Launch.

For 85 years, United Way Peterborough & District has been bringing people together to create a stronger, more connected community, and we’re kicking off our next chapter with an incredible group of local leaders, businesses and neighbours.

This Thursday, we’ll gather at Healthy Planet Arena to celebrate 85 years of United, welcome our new CEO Jason Seguya, meet our 2026 Campaign Chair Tiffany Arcari (@_thetiffanyshow), and share what’s ahead for this year’s campaign.

📅 Thursday, September 17
📍 Healthy Planet Arena
🕐 12:00–1:30 p.m. | Doors open at 11:30 a.m.
🍽️ Lunch included
🎟️ $30 per person

Have you got your ticket yet? There’s still time to join us!

🎟️ Grab your ticket through the link in our bio.

A huge thank you to the Miskin Law team for helping us kick off this milestone year. We’re so grateful to have you alongside us as we launch the 2026 Community Campaign!

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We’re just TWO days away! 🎉 And we couldn’t be more excited to have Miskin Law (@miskinlaw) joining us as the Presenting Sponsor of our 2026 Campaign Launch. For 85 years, United Way Peterborough & District has been bringing people together to create a stronger, more connected community, and we’re kicking off our next chapter with an incredible group of local leaders, businesses and neighbours. This Thursday, we’ll gather at Healthy Planet Arena to celebrate 85 years of United, welcome our new CEO Jason Seguya, meet our 2026 Campaign Chair Tiffany Arcari (@_thetiffanyshow), and share what’s ahead for this year’s campaign. 📅 Thursday, September 17 📍 Healthy Planet Arena 🕐 12:00–1:30 p.m. | Doors open at 11:30 a.m. 🍽️ Lunch included 🎟️ $30 per person Have you got your ticket yet? There’s still time to join us! 🎟️ Grab your ticket through the link in our bio. A huge thank you to the Miskin Law team for helping us kick off this milestone year. We’re so grateful to have you alongside us as we launch the 2026 Community Campaign!

Due to unforeseen circumstances, our office is closed today (Tuesday, September 15). Our team will remain available remotely, and will continue to monitor phones and emails. Thank you for understanding!

We look forward to seeing everyone at Campaign Launch THIS Thursday! Tickets are available online through the link in our bio.

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Due to unforeseen circumstances, our office is closed today (Tuesday, September 15). Our team will remain available remotely, and will continue to monitor phones and emails. Thank you for understanding! We look forward to seeing everyone at Campaign Launch THIS Thursday! Tickets are available online through the link in our bio.

We’re so excited to have the Peterborough County OPP Detachment Board and Siika Foods (@siika_foods) joining us as a Community Sponsors for our 2026 Campaign Launch! ❤️

Their support is helping us bring our community together as we kick off this year’s campaign and celebrate 85 years of United Way Peterborough & District.

We’re just days away from gathering local businesses, community leaders, supporters and neighbours at the 2026 Campaign Launch — and we want you there!

📅 Thursday, September 17
📍 Healthy Planet Arena
🕛 12:00–1:30 p.m. (doors open at 11:30 a.m.)
🍽️ Lunch included
🎟️ $30 per person

Come celebrate 85 years with us, meet this year’s campaign leadership, find out what’s ahead and help us kick off your Community Campaign

Have you got your ticket yet? Grab yours today!

🔗 Tickets available online at the link in bio.

Thank you, Peterborough County OPP Detachment Board and Siika Foods, for helping us launch 2026!

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We’re so excited to have the Peterborough County OPP Detachment Board and Siika Foods (@siika_foods) joining us as a Community Sponsors for our 2026 Campaign Launch! ❤️ Their support is helping us bring our community together as we kick off this year’s campaign and celebrate 85 years of United Way Peterborough & District. We’re just days away from gathering local businesses, community leaders, supporters and neighbours at the 2026 Campaign Launch — and we want you there! 📅 Thursday, September 17 📍 Healthy Planet Arena 🕛 12:00–1:30 p.m. (doors open at 11:30 a.m.) 🍽️ Lunch included 🎟️ $30 per person Come celebrate 85 years with us, meet this year’s campaign leadership, find out what’s ahead and help us kick off your Community Campaign Have you got your ticket yet? Grab yours today! 🔗 Tickets available online at the link in bio. Thank you, Peterborough County OPP Detachment Board and Siika Foods, for helping us launch 2026!

This Labour Day, we honour the courage of union members, advocates, and everyday workers who continue that fight today. ❤️

United Way Peterborough & District stands proudly alongside Labour.

Together, we build communities where everyone has what they need to thrive.

#LabourDay2026

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This Labour Day, we honour the courage of union members, advocates, and everyday workers who continue that fight today. ❤️ United Way Peterborough & District stands proudly alongside Labour. Together, we build communities where everyone has what they need to thrive. #LabourDay2026

🚚 Moving thousands of school supplies to fill more than 400 backpacks for local students is made easy thanks to the help of our wonderful friends @autoconnectsales

✏️Thank you to Cheryl, Martin and the whole team for your support our of Backpacks for Success program. Your generosity makes a real difference in our community!

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🚚 Moving thousands of school supplies to fill more than 400 backpacks for local students is made easy thanks to the help of our wonderful friends @autoconnectsales ✏️Thank you to Cheryl, Martin and the whole team for your support our of Backpacks for Success program. Your generosity makes a real difference in our community!

🎉 PTBO & COUNTY, SAVE THE DATE! 🎉

We’re kicking off something special. 85 years of United Way Peterborough & District and we want you to be there!

Join us for our 2026 Campaign Launch, presented by Miskin Law [@miskinlaw] as we officially launch this year’s campaign and celebrate the incredible community that has carried the work of United Way forward for 85 years. ❤️

We’re especially excited to welcome 2026 Campaign Chair Tiffany Arcari [@_thetiffanyshow] whose leadership will help guide this year’s campaign, alongside Jason Seguya, our new CEO, as he joins our community for his first Campaign Launch in his new role. Let’s make it a special one😁📣!

📅 September 17, 2026
⏰ 12:00 - 1:30 [doors open at 11:30]
📍 Healthy Planet Arena

More details — including tickets — at the link🔗 in our bio!

85 years united. One community. A campaign to remember.

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🎉 PTBO & COUNTY, SAVE THE DATE! 🎉 We’re kicking off something special. 85 years of United Way Peterborough & District and we want you to be there! Join us for our 2026 Campaign Launch, presented by Miskin Law [@miskinlaw] as we officially launch this year’s campaign and celebrate the incredible community that has carried the work of United Way forward for 85 years. ❤️ We’re especially excited to welcome 2026 Campaign Chair Tiffany Arcari [@_thetiffanyshow] whose leadership will help guide this year’s campaign, alongside Jason Seguya, our new CEO, as he joins our community for his first Campaign Launch in his new role. Let’s make it a special one😁📣! 📅 September 17, 2026 ⏰ 12:00 - 1:30 [doors open at 11:30] 📍 Healthy Planet Arena More details — including tickets — at the link🔗 in our bio! 85 years united. One community. A campaign to remember.
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