What A Night of Celebration

On Thursday, May 30th, we celebrated 20 remarkable women making a significant impact in our community at the inaugural Women of Impact Awards. The event, held at the picturesque Farmhill Weddings in Keene and presented by TD Bank Group, welcomed 200 attendees eager to honor these exceptional women. The love and support in the room were palpable, with husbands supporting wives, daughters supporting mothers, mothers supporting daughters, and family and friends joining in the celebration.

The evening featured musical performances by violinist Victoria Yeh and the Peterborough Pop Ensemble. Guests also heard inspiring words from Maryam Monsef, Inaugural Women United Peterborough Chair, Kellie Walden, Director of Administrative Services at the Peterborough Child and Family Centre, Brittany McMillan, Executive Director of the Kawartha Sexual Assault Centre, and Shirley Turner, Committee Chair, Women United Peterborough.

United Way Peterborough & District couldn't make important investments and produce vital community research without the generous support of donors, corporate partners and partner agencies. We'd like to extend our thanks to TD Bank Group, Kawartha Now, Fox Law, Electric City Real Estate, Trent University, the Trent University Faculty Association, 2032 Dentistry for Life and Victoria Yeh.  We would also like to thank Catherine Hanarhan, the emcee for the evening and the tireless work of the Women United Committee members, who helped create such an inspiring event.

Learn more about this years honourees:

Why Women of Impact

  • To elevate the WOMEN UNITED movement locally and celebrate women having impact in Peterborough City and County.
  • To raise funds to support local programs and initiatives supporting women, those who identify as women and their families locally.

Women of Impact Awards is dedicated to women’s achievements and will recognize 20 local women nominated by their peers, who have shown initiative in helping others.

By sharing their stories, we can cement their place in history and inspire others to follow in their footsteps.

Together we are the impact and we shape the tapestry of and heart of Peterborough City and County.

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❤️It’s Thank You Thursday!❤️

Thank you to the whole team at J & M Automotive who welcomed us into their shop to present a generous gift to @unitedwayptbo

We also want to thank @darcybonner2829 Campaign Cabinet member, for helping build these strong community connections.

We’re so grateful for local businesses who step up for our community! Remember that every dollar raised here, stays here supporting our 20 outstanding partner agencies.

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❤️It’s Thank You Thursday!❤️ Thank you to the whole team at J & M Automotive who welcomed us into their shop to present a generous gift to @unitedwayptbo We also want to thank @darcybonner2829 Campaign Cabinet member, for helping build these strong community connections. We’re so grateful for local businesses who step up for our community! Remember that every dollar raised here, stays here supporting our 20 outstanding partner agencies.

❄️Even with the snow coming down outside, our spirit week continues strong with Statement Sock Day!

🧦Bold statements, adorable animals, throwback characters - the team brought it all.

❤️Proud of this team for finding joy, colour and community no matter the weather!

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❄️Even with the snow coming down outside, our spirit week continues strong with Statement Sock Day! 🧦Bold statements, adorable animals, throwback characters - the team brought it all. ❤️Proud of this team for finding joy, colour and community no matter the weather!

Consider this your official invitation to United Way`s PJ Day! 🎉🛏️

Feeling the winter chill? Warm up with us this Friday, December 12th and get cozy in support of United Way Peterborough & District’s annual campaign.

To participate, simply donate $5 and enjoy rocking your fuzziest slippers, comfiest PJs, or favourite track pants all day long. You can event invite your coworkers and make it a workplace PJ party!

When you donate to the United Way, every dollar you give supports 20 local partner agencies doing vital work right here in Peterborough & County.

Ready to get cozy for a cause?
👉 Visit the link in our bio to take part!

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Consider this your official invitation to United Way's PJ Day! 🎉🛏️ Feeling the winter chill? Warm up with us this Friday, December 12th and get cozy in support of United Way Peterborough & District’s annual campaign. To participate, simply donate $5 and enjoy rocking your fuzziest slippers, comfiest PJs, or favourite track pants all day long. You can event invite your coworkers and make it a workplace PJ party! When you donate to the United Way, every dollar you give supports 20 local partner agencies doing vital work right here in Peterborough & County. Ready to get cozy for a cause? 👉 Visit the link in our bio to take part!

☕️We kicked off our @unitedwayptbo Staff Spirit Week with a cozy hot chocolate bar at our all-staff meeting!

❤️Even though our team gives in many ways year-round, Spirit Week is a chance to come together, have some fun, and show what workplace campaigns can look like across our community!

😊Cheers to Jim for starting us off with a smile. Stay tuned to see what the rest of Spirit Week brings!

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☕️We kicked off our @unitedwayptbo Staff Spirit Week with a cozy hot chocolate bar at our all-staff meeting! ❤️Even though our team gives in many ways year-round, Spirit Week is a chance to come together, have some fun, and show what workplace campaigns can look like across our community! 😊Cheers to Jim for starting us off with a smile. Stay tuned to see what the rest of Spirit Week brings!

❄️ TODAY (Dec. 6) - Public pickup day for neighbours in need of coats and other warm gear, too!

📍10AM - 3PM at @path_ptbo 385 Lansdowne Street East.

🗓️ Can’t make it today? Public pickup days take place the first Saturday of every month, from now until April.

📞Questions? Call (705)775-7284

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❄️ TODAY (Dec. 6) - Public pickup day for neighbours in need of coats and other warm gear, too! 📍10AM - 3PM at @path_ptbo 385 Lansdowne Street East. 🗓️ Can’t make it today? Public pickup days take place the first Saturday of every month, from now until April. 📞Questions? Call (705)775-7284

📸 Whoever gets caught on camera…. Has to promo the December 50/50!

❤️ When you buy United Way Peterborough & District 50/50 tickets, no one loses. In fact, there’s always two winners: you and your community.

💸 Congratulations to our November winner, J. Million of Peterborough on taking home $877.50!

🔗 Tickets for the December draw are live! Find out more at the link in our bio.

*Must be 18 years or older to purchase 50/50 tickets. Ontario residents only.

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📸 Whoever gets caught on camera…. Has to promo the December 50/50! ❤️ When you buy United Way Peterborough & District 50/50 tickets, no one loses. In fact, there’s always two winners: you and your community. 💸 Congratulations to our November winner, J. Million of Peterborough on taking home $877.50! 🔗 Tickets for the December draw are live! Find out more at the link in our bio. *Must be 18 years or older to purchase 50/50 tickets. Ontario residents only.

❤️ Today is the day - #GivingTuesday 2025!

💡Did you know that thanks to a generous anonymous donor, all new donations will be matched 100%, and any donor who increases their gift by 10% or more will have that increase matched as well.

✨ That means not only will your gift strengthen our community’s social safety net by championing our research efforts and sustaining the work of our 20 partner agencies, but your impact can be DOUBLED‼️

🔗 To learn more about the work of UWP, and explore ways you can give, visit the link in our bio!

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❤️ Today is the day - #GivingTuesday 2025! 💡Did you know that thanks to a generous anonymous donor, all new donations will be matched 100%, and any donor who increases their gift by 10% or more will have that increase matched as well. ✨ That means not only will your gift strengthen our community’s social safety net by championing our research efforts and sustaining the work of our 20 partner agencies, but your impact can be DOUBLED‼️ 🔗 To learn more about the work of UWP, and explore ways you can give, visit the link in our bio!
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