Local Hands United: Wrapping up 2019

December 18, 2019

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2019 Campaign Video

United Way Peterborough & District 2019 Campaign Official Video

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

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There's Still Time to Give!

In person

Please visit us at 277 Stewart Street, Peterborough to make your donation in person. We accept cash, cheque, VISA and Mastercard.

Over the Phone

To make a donation over the phone by credit card please call 705.742.8839.

By Mail

United Way of Peterborough & District, 277 Stewart Street Peterborough, ON K9J 3M8

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Get a 'head' start on your Holiday shopping!

Looking for the perfect gift? Created in partnership with PTBO Northern Originals and Made in Canada, these toques will keep your head warm while supporting our community.

Available for purchase at our office, Flavour Fashion and at Brant Basics.

We are hiring!

The Director of Philanthropy will be responsible for all revenue generation activities and all marketing and communications execution. Inspiring a team of 3 you will bring expertise and acumen to our year-round fundraising efforts. Reporting directly to the CEO you will also sit on the senior management team responsible for setting strategic direction for the organization.

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Volunteer Opportunity

Reaching Home – Community Advisory Board - Call for New Members

The United Way Peterborough and District is the Community Entity for Peterborough City and County, as the Community Entity we receive Federal grants (Reaching Home grants) to help in the fight to end homelessness in our community. A Community Advisory Board (CAB) helps to set direction and coordinate efforts to address homelessness in Peterborough City and County. The CAB will work to achieve broad and inclusive representation of our community and will:

Assess and recommend projects for Reaching Home funding
Approve, revise and facilitate the implementation of the Community Plan including community contributions (ie. Funding from other sources to end and prevent homelessness in our community)
Be a representative of the community and have in-depth knowledge of key sectors and systems that affect homelessness priorities.
Support the governance, planning and implementation of new features of Reaching Home including Coordinated access, using an outcome-based approach and reporting progress to the public.

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Call for Proposal

Reaching Home – Canada’s Homelessness Strategy (RH)

Request for Proposals

The United Way Peterborough & District (UWP) as the Community Entity for Peterborough City and County is pleased to announce that a Reaching Home Call for Proposals for the period of April 1, 2020 to March 31, 2024 is open.

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Peterborough Performs:

Musicians Against Homelessness

March 7th at Showplace Performance Centre

Join us for 4 hours of live music featuring sixteen Peterborough music acts with ALL proceeds to United Way agencies supporting housing and shelter initiatives. Featured are The Weber Brothers Band, The Austin Carson Band, Melissa Payne and Kate Suhr, Danny Bronson, The Three Martinis, The Peterborough All-Star Band fronted by Rick and Gailie Young, Hilary Dumoulin, James Higgins, Jacques Graveline, Elyse Saunders, Tami J Wilde, Phil Stephenson, Lance Isaacs, Nick Ferrio, Victoria Pearce with Mike Graham, and Jake Dudas. Silent auction also featured.

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Thanks to Kawartha Now for their early coverage on our upcoming event - Read the article here and stay tuned for more details and ticket information!

Kawartha Now: Peterborough Performs For United Way