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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We are so happy to be back at our Stewart St. office after a couple of weeks working remotely due to aforementioned “unforeseen circumstances”! Come by and say hello! The team has missed you.

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We are so happy to be back at our Stewart St. office after a couple of weeks working remotely due to aforementioned “unforeseen circumstances”! Come by and say hello! The team has missed you.

You’re not seeing double, your generosity can go twice as far!

For 85 years, neighbours have been coming together to build a stronger, more caring Peterborough community. This year, there’s an extra reason to celebrate: eligible donations will be matched dollar for dollar!

Thanks to the generosity of an anonymous donor, new donations of $85 or more, as well as any increase to an existing gift, will be matched 100% through our 2026 Community Campaign.

This is the third and final year of this incredible matching gift, making it a special opportunity to double your impact and help support the network of 20 local agencies working to strengthen our community.

Whether you’re making your first gift or increasing your support, your generosity makes a difference.

85 years united. Double the impact. Stronger together.

Learn more at the link in our bio!

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You’re not seeing double, your generosity can go twice as far! For 85 years, neighbours have been coming together to build a stronger, more caring Peterborough community. This year, there’s an extra reason to celebrate: eligible donations will be matched dollar for dollar! Thanks to the generosity of an anonymous donor, new donations of $85 or more, as well as any increase to an existing gift, will be matched 100% through our 2026 Community Campaign. This is the third and final year of this incredible matching gift, making it a special opportunity to double your impact and help support the network of 20 local agencies working to strengthen our community. Whether you’re making your first gift or increasing your support, your generosity makes a difference. 85 years united. Double the impact. Stronger together. Learn more at the link in our bio!

🧡 Today we wear orange. In honour of every child who was taken. Every family that was broken. Every survivor who carried the weight of what should never have happened.

Reconciliation is not a moment; it’s a responsibility we carry every day.
United Way Peterborough & District walks alongside Indigenous communities, today and always. #OrangeShirtDay #TruthandReconciliation

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🧡 Today we wear orange. In honour of every child who was taken. Every family that was broken. Every survivor who carried the weight of what should never have happened. Reconciliation is not a moment; it’s a responsibility we carry every day. United Way Peterborough & District walks alongside Indigenous communities, today and always. #OrangeShirtDay #TruthandReconciliation

Shop the Certified Neighbour Collection online now at the link in our bio.

A portion of the proceeds directly support your United Way Community Campaign.

Local pickup in Peterborough available @ricartpromo or shipping options with Canada Post and Purolator!

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Shop the Certified Neighbour Collection online now at the link in our bio. A portion of the proceeds directly support your United Way Community Campaign. Local pickup in Peterborough available @ricartpromo or shipping options with Canada Post and Purolator!

One week ago, we launched our 2026 Community Campaign! 🎉

Thanks to Campaign Cabinet member, Trista Greer and @ftlom.inc we have the perfect little recap to relive it. ❤️

There are so many ways to be a Certified Neighbour.

Want to get involved? Whether you’re a business or an individual there’s a role you can play in supporting our community!

⬇️ Comment “CERTIFIED” and we’ll send you a DM and share the different ways you can support the Campaign!

#85YearsUnited and we’re just getting started.

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One week ago, we launched our 2026 Community Campaign! 🎉 Thanks to Campaign Cabinet member, Trista Greer and @ftlom.inc we have the perfect little recap to relive it. ❤️ There are so many ways to be a Certified Neighbour. Want to get involved? Whether you’re a business or an individual there’s a role you can play in supporting our community! ⬇️ Comment “CERTIFIED” and we’ll send you a DM and share the different ways you can support the Campaign! #85YearsUnited and we’re just getting started.

The Certified Neighbour Collection is officially here!

You saw it at our Campaign Launch. You asked about it. And now… you can officially get your own Certified Neighbour swag!

Our first drop is live with many ways to rep your neighbourhood, including:
❤️ the 2-Tone Hat
❤️ the Crewneck Fleece
❤️ the Tote

Check out the online store for yourself to see what else is available.

The best part? Proceeds from every purchase go directly to supporting United Way Peterborough & District’s Community Campaign. The people, programs and organizations that are working to build a stronger community, together.

🛍️ Shop the colllection through the link in our bio

📤 Local pickup at @ricartpromo or shipping options available via Canada Post & Purolator!

Tag your Certified Neighbours in the comments. Share this post. Show us how you’re sporting yours. And let’s see just how far the Certified Neighbour crew can go!

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The Certified Neighbour Collection is officially here! You saw it at our Campaign Launch. You asked about it. And now… you can officially get your own Certified Neighbour swag! Our first drop is live with many ways to rep your neighbourhood, including: ❤️ the 2-Tone Hat ❤️ the Crewneck Fleece ❤️ the Tote Check out the online store for yourself to see what else is available. The best part? Proceeds from every purchase go directly to supporting United Way Peterborough & District’s Community Campaign. The people, programs and organizations that are working to build a stronger community, together. 🛍️ Shop the colllection through the link in our bio 📤 Local pickup at @ricartpromo or shipping options available via Canada Post & Purolator! Tag your Certified Neighbours in the comments. Share this post. Show us how you’re sporting yours. And let’s see just how far the Certified Neighbour crew can go!

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
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