United Way Peterborough

• 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, 2024
  
• United Way Peterborough report highlights income ‘inadequacy’

  Entitled "The Gap: Income (In)Adequacy," the report reviews the past 34 years and shows how Ontario's minimum wage rate and social safety net have both changed.

  Economy

  Apr 10, 2024
  
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• 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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• 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
• 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
• 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
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• United Way Peterborough point-in-time study shows stark increase in homelessness

  The point-in-time count shows 71 per cent of respondents are experiencing chronic homelessness compared to 49 per cent in 2018.

  Economy

  Aug 17, 2022
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• United Way Peterborough launches annual Coats for Kids and Adults campaign

  On Friday the United Way of Peterborough and District announced that the annual winter outerwear clothing drive is proceeding this fall, with COVID-19 protocols in place.

  Economy

  Oct 1, 2021