United Way Peterborough And District

• United Way Peterborough and District’s 2023 Community Campaign tops $1.4M

  Led by campaign cabinet chair Jim Hendry, the 2023 Community Campaign raised $1.4 million, up eight per cent of last year's efforts. The United Way supports 20 community agencies.

  Economy

  Apr 12
  
• United Way Peterborough at 45% of $1.4M fundraising campaign goal

  United Way Peterborough CEO Jim Russell says the community campaign has raised $652,000 in eight weeks — or approximately 45 per cent of the $1.45-million goal.

  Economy

  Nov 1, 2023
  
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• Peterborough housing market shows little improvement: United Way report

  According to the United Way Peterborough's 'Housing is Fundamental' report, between 2021 and 2022, the price of a bachelor apartment in Peterborough increased 8.4 per cent.

  Economy

  Oct 12, 2023
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• United Way Peterborough announces 2 recipients of inaugural Women United Fund

  The United Way sought proposals for one-time initiatives that support women and girls focusing on personal growth, economic security and leadership.

  Economy

  Sep 27, 2023
• United Way Peterborough impact report highlights support for thousands over past year

  The United Way Peterborough and District says over the past year, more than $2.1 million was invested locally through 20 agencies to support more than 46,000 people in the region.

  Economy

  Jul 25, 2023
• Feds provide $1.79M to United Way Peterborough for homelessness projects by 8 groups

  On Thursday, United Way CEO Jim Russell revealed $1.79 million in funding will be distributed to eight Peterborough, Ont. organizations aiming to 'prevent and reduce homelessness.'

  Economy

  Feb 2, 2023
• Peterborough groups partner to launch emergency winter response program for homeless population

  Last week a motion at city council to grant $100,000 to support the drop-in program was lost on a tie vote.

  Canada

  Dec 19, 2022
• Peterborough mayoral candidates tackle city’s homelessness issues during debate

  The United Way Peterborough and District hosted a mayoral candidates debate on Oct. 5 focusing on homelessness issues in the city. All five candidates participated.

  Economy

  Oct 6, 2022
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• United Way Peterborough 81st fundraising campaign highlights support for nearly 49,000 in area

  The United Way Peterborough and District has a goal to raise $5 million by 2023, a campaign first launched in 2020.

  Economy

  Sep 21, 2022
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• United Way Peterborough to host mayoral candidates’ debate on homelessness

  A mayoral candidate debate on homelessness will be held in Peterborough, Ont., on Oct. 5 in advance of the municipal election, and will be open to in-person and virtual audiences.

  Politics

  Sep 20, 2022