Welcome To Women United Speaker Series

Welcome to the Women's United Speaker Series, where we celebrate the voices, achievements, and experiences of women from diverse backgrounds. Our speaker series is a platform dedicated to fostering empowerment, inspiration, and community among women. Through engaging talks, insightful discussions, and shared experiences, we aim to explore a wide range of topics relevant to women's lives, careers, and passions. Join us as we come together to learn, connect, and support each other on our journeys towards success and fulfillment. Welcome to a space where women's voices are heard, valued, and celebrated. Welcome to the Women's United Speaker Series.

Past Webinars

On March 25th we held our first Speaker Series Event with great success. A huge thank you to Dr. Dawn Lavell-Harvard, Director of First Peoples House of Learning, Trent University, for her mesmerizing and engaging stories and insights, to Maryam Monsef for her thoughtful questions and her impeccable time-management skills, and to Lynn Zimmer, for graciously providing more time for Dawn's story to be heard.

In case you were unable to attend, but would like to watch it now, click the button below. (Although you'll need the passcode U$Q$c!k2 to access).

On Monday April 29th we had the pleasure of listening to Lynn Zimmer tell her story of co-founding the first women's shelter, Interval House. If you missed it, please clink the link below to listen (although you'll need the Passcode: t2QS=a!B)

On Monday May 27th we had the honour of listening to Emily Whetung share her experiences and tell us who inspires her. If you missed it please click the link below to watch. You'll need the passcode: 2Txj3.pk to listen.

Social Posts

🌱Garden Boxes are back, and they’re going fast🌱

These beauties are made by local volunteers! Hand-crafted, solid wood garden boxes are available in two sizes:
• Medium 4 ft box – $45
• Large 6 ft box – $65

Built by community, for community, with proceeds supporting programs and services right here across Peterborough City and County.

A very special thank you to our friends @chemonghhbc for generously providing the materials to make this project possible.

Spring has already sprung, and quantities are limited, so if you’ve been thinking about growing your own veggies, herbs, or flowers this season, now’s the time to jump in!

👉 Reserve yours today by emailing: dayofcaring@uwpeterborough.ca, or send us a DM for further details!

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🌱Garden Boxes are back, and they’re going fast🌱 These beauties are made by local volunteers! Hand-crafted, solid wood garden boxes are available in two sizes: • Medium 4 ft box – $45 • Large 6 ft box – $65 Built by community, for community, with proceeds supporting programs and services right here across Peterborough City and County. A very special thank you to our friends @chemonghhbc for generously providing the materials to make this project possible. Spring has already sprung, and quantities are limited, so if you’ve been thinking about growing your own veggies, herbs, or flowers this season, now’s the time to jump in! 👉 Reserve yours today by emailing: dayofcaring@uwpeterborough.ca, or send us a DM for further details!

Don’t worry, Jim & Rhonda! We’re holding it down over here!

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Don’t worry, Jim & Rhonda! We’re holding it down over here!

🌍💚 A healthy planet supports healthy communities.

Climate change impacts us all — but the most vulnerable feel it first and hardest.

This #EarthDay, let’s take action for people and the planet.

How are you making a difference today? 🌱

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🌍💚 A healthy planet supports healthy communities. Climate change impacts us all — but the most vulnerable feel it first and hardest. This #EarthDay, let’s take action for people and the planet. How are you making a difference today? 🌱

Learn more about the Neighbourhood Fund at the link in our bio 😌🏡

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Learn more about the Neighbourhood Fund at the link in our bio 😌🏡

🙌 Volunteers bring communities to life!

From lending a helping hand to leading initiatives, volunteers make lasting change possible.

This #NationalVolunteerWeek, we celebrate YOU — the people who make our communities stronger every day.

Drop a ❤️ if you’ve ever volunteered!

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🙌 Volunteers bring communities to life! From lending a helping hand to leading initiatives, volunteers make lasting change possible. This #NationalVolunteerWeek, we celebrate YOU — the people who make our communities stronger every day. Drop a ❤️ if you’ve ever volunteered!

Do YOU want to make a difference in your community? 🏘️

👉 Apply for our Neighbourhood Fund Grant today!

United Way Peterborough & District`s Neighbourhood Fund offers small, one time grants to help groups of people in the City and County of Peterborough bring their community ideas to life. Whether you’re planning something with neighbours or working on a local project, this fund is here to support you. It’s all about helping people connect, get involved, and make their community a better place together.

🔗 Get started via the link in our bio
🗓️ Deadline to apply is Wednesday, May 27 at noon

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Do YOU want to make a difference in your community? 🏘️ 👉 Apply for our Neighbourhood Fund Grant today! United Way Peterborough & District's Neighbourhood Fund offers small, one time grants to help groups of people in the City and County of Peterborough bring their community ideas to life. Whether you’re planning something with neighbours or working on a local project, this fund is here to support you. It’s all about helping people connect, get involved, and make their community a better place together. 🔗 Get started via the link in our bio 🗓️ Deadline to apply is Wednesday, May 27 at noon

We had such an amazing time at our 2025 Campaign Celebration last Thursday, celebrating our community coming together to raise an astounding $1.56 million in support of essential, front-line programs and services❤️!

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We had such an amazing time at our 2025 Campaign Celebration last Thursday, celebrating our community coming together to raise an astounding $1.56 million in support of essential, front-line programs and services❤️!
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