September 25, 2019
Our 2019 Campaign Launch
On September 18th, we launched our 2019 Campaign with over 200 of our friends and announced our goal of $1.75M.
We love where we live. Yes, there are problems. You, can be part of the solution. Want to learn more? Watch our official 2019 Campaign Video with Campaign Chair, David Goyette. Film Credit: Film Kelly
We are once again partnering with The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul Peterborough’s thrift store, Vinnies, for the one-day fall collection of Coats For Kids on Saturday, October 5, 2019. We are asking for freshly washed or new winter Coats For Kids and Adults too!


We are pleased to produce this annual research report looking at the impact of housing costs and their impact on families. Some of the highlights from this year include:

  • Peterborough has the highest rent “core housing need” rate of any Census Metropolitan Area across the country.
  • A dramatic rise in average market rents year over year, with two bedroom units up by 9 per cent and three bedroom units up by 11 per cent
Care. Hope. Vote! Peterborough, was launched September 10, 2019 by 19 community groups as an innovative on-line and in-person initiative to highlight social issues in Peterborough City and County during the 2019 Federal election.

The goals of the initiative are to increase awareness of social issues and their local importance; to support a positive reason to vote; and to provide practical information and support related to the voting process.

Job Posting:
Trent Valley Literacy Association is seeking a dynamic individual for the position of Executive Director.
Trent Valley Literacy Association is a community-based not-for-profit organization that has been helping adults gain literacy skills since 1978.
The mission of TVLA is to help adults in Peterborough City and County to acquire the literacy, numeracy and computer skills needed to live and work successfully in the community.
The position is posted on the TVLA website. www.tvla.ca
Thank-You!
Thanks to so many workplaces who have already launched their United Way Campaigns, including:


GM Financial
Siemens Canada Ltd
Robinson Place
CRA
City of Peterborough
LCBO


Has your workplace launched their Campaign? Let us know!






This weekend! HUNDREDS of books - only $1/book and all proceeds in support of our Community Campaign!
More Events - Stay tuned for Details!

Peterborough Academy of Circus Arts Halloween Show - October 30 & 31
Audrey, Grace & Jackie: Fashion Exhibit - October 26 & 27
Petes Night - November 21, 2019
Peterborough Performs - March 5, 2019
Campaign Celebration - end of March
Front Page Friday
Follow us on social media for your weekly edition of #FrontPageFriday with CEO, Jim Russell.

In the News
We LOVE our media friends! Check out these links to news articles from this month:

2019 Campaign Launch
 
Housing is Fundamental
 
Workplace Campaigns

Care. Hope. Vote!
DYK:
United Way Peterborough & District | 277 Stewart Street, Peterborough K9J 3M8 | 705-742-8839