June 2021
June Newsletter:
We did it, Peterborough!
The Peterborough community continues to show their #LocalLove,volunteers wanted, and more!
We Surpassed Our Day of Caring Goal!
WE DID IT, PETERBOROUGH!

On June 9th, we had a goal of 250 school supply and hygiene kits to distribute to those who need them for our Day of Caring.

Thanks to many generous businesses and individuals, we were able to donate

275

hygiene and school supply kits!

Thank you to all who donated and showed your #LocalLove.
Trent University Donates over $150,000 for United Way Peterborough & District

Trent University recently announced that staff, faculty and retirees raised over $150,000 during their 2020 workplace campaign! And while we cannot thank them in person, we thought we would reminisce with a photo from a previous workplace campaign announcement from Trent. Thank you so much for showing your #LocalLove.
Backpacks for Kids Initiative




Did you know that locally 20% of children under the age of six live in poverty?

With a new school year around the corner, you can help a child receive the resources they need to be successful.
Volunteers Wanted for GenNext Project!





Please email bingram@uwpeterborough.ca for more info.
Want an easy way to get involved and meet new people?

United Way Peterborough & District is searching for volunteers in their 20s and 30s to participate in approximately 3 virtual meetings this summer to help develop a program called GenNext.



Front Page Friday
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In this edition of Front Page Friday, CEO Jim Russell reflects on Canada Day as our thoughts turn toward the long weekend.