Women United™ is an inclusive and vibrant global community of change makers bound together by a powerful sense of belonging — to one another, to their community and to the mission of transforming the lives of women, those who identify as women and their families.
Our vision is of a powerful force for social change, where women are key drivers of philanthropy in local communities, across the country and around the world
70,000 women leaders in more than 165 communities have raised and invested more than $1.7 Billion through WOMEN UNITED™ since 2002.
Who Are Women United Peterborough
Women United Peterborough:
- Have passion to lift up other women.
- Reduce and remove economic and social barriers so the next generation of girls and women can lead to their full potential.
- Learn more about the challenges facing women and gender diverse people in their community and the resources available to those in need.
- Improve the lives of those in vulnerable situations, through financial resources and gifts of personal time and talent
- Allies are welcome!
Locally, the movement is a network of women philanthropists and their allies who donate $1,200 or more annually to United Way Peterborough & District. Through mentorship, advocacy and amplification of marginalized voices, Women United works to empower women, those who identify as women, girls and their families.
Our Impact
Our vision is that all women, at every stage in their lives, have the supports they need to thrive. Members of Women United support vulnerable women and their families to make sure they have equal opportunities for a successful life.
Through investment, engagement and leadership, together we will:
- Be part of a powerful collective of women driving meaningful social change.
- Develop a deeper connection to issues affecting their community.
- Mentor or be mentored by women who understand the challenges uniquely experienced by women and share knowledge and experience to overcome these barriers both in and outside the workplace.
Join Us to:
- Network with like-minded, empowered women
- Build a strong, healthy, safe community for everyone by investing in women and their families.
- Celebrate volunteerism, advocacy, and women leadership in philanthropy
- Learn more about critical issues facing your community through United Way’s expertise and connections
- Gain public profile as a community leader – be recognized as a Leadership Donor in our Annual Report and receive invitations to our Leadership Donor recognition events
- As an employer, offer your team a sense of belonging and connection with our community and supplement existing programs to attract/retain valuable employees
For more information please contact Jocelyne Stone
In the news, Women United Launches in Peterborough
November 10, 2022: Global News – Women United launches in Peterborough
November 10, 2022: Ptbo Canada – United Way Launches New Initiative to Support Local Women and Girls
![For 1 in 4 Canadians who menstruate, period products aren't always in the budget. You can help address period poverty in our community by contributing to our Period Promise campaign.
This year, we're sharing our running total by item type on our website [link in bio], so you can see what we have, and what we still need, as we aim to offer a greater diversity of product to residents experiencing period poverty. - We're also accepting monetary donations, which will allow us to purchase items in bulk.
Product donations will be accepted at the United Way office (277 Stewart Street), Monday-Friday, 9AM-5PM until Friday March 13. [Please note: We are closed February 16 for Family Day, and February 26 for Peterborough Performs and will not be present to accept drop offs.]
If you’d like to get more involved with our 2026 Period Promise campaign, please do not hesitate to reach out to our team! We’d be happy to help you setup a collection at your workplace, share educational resources, or chat about any other ideas you may have.](https://www.uwpeterborough.ca/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png)
