Five of the Top Stories at Five Counties this month!

'Five Counties helped Gio find his voice'

You’d be hard pressed to find another parent who isn’t more grateful for the work of Five Counties Children's Centre to support her child. But mom, Logan, isn’t afraid to speak up about the impact the Centre and its staff have had on her son, Gio, and their entire family.

“If we never came to Five Counties, our lives would look very different,” Logan notes. “I would not have the knowledge and confidence to support Gio today without the incredible services and people we connected with along the way. Five Counties helped me feel more confident as a parent of a child with autism.

“Most importantly, Five Counties staff helped Gio find his voice."

Gio’s journey is a powerful reminder of how life-changing the right support can be. With the help of Five Counties, Gio and his family gained the tools, confidence, and guidance they needed to help him communicate and thrive.

From speech and occupational therapy to augmentative communication support, Five Counties helped Gio reach important milestones that have transformed his family’s daily life.

Take a few minutes to read Gio’s inspiring story and see the impact your donation and support makes possible. Support from our community helps more children and families access the therapies, services, and support they need to reach their full potential.

Get your stamps ready... holiday card fundraiser is back!

Five Counties is thrilled to announce its Holiday Card Fundraiser is back for a second year!

We were amazed by the creativity and talent displayed by our clients and community during the Holiday Card Colouring Contest. That made choosing four winning designs no easy task for this year's collection.

In the end, we're excited to showcase the incredible talents of Ryleigh, 10, Jackson 8 (pictured), Lucy, 5, and Greyson, 2.

Holiday card packages will be available in mid-November for $15 per set of four cards, with all proceeds supporting children and families served by Five Counties Children's Centre.

Want first access to the cards before they go on sale?

'All' in for All-o-ween, as accessible trick-or-treating event puts smiles on the faces of Five Counties families

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our third annual All-o-ween event in Peterborough, Cobourg and Lindsay at the end of October. It was an opportunity to provide an inclusive, sensory-friendly trick-or-treating experience for Five Counties kids/clients and their families -- and judging by the smiles on the faces of participants, it delivered big time!

We're extremely grateful to our Five Counties staff, volunteers and amazing community partners who helped us put our ‘all’ into All-o-ween, making it an amazing event for everyone.

'Listen with Love' inclusion concert hits all the right notes

The 'Listen With Love' inclusion concert last month in Peterborough showcased the story in words and music of Five Counties Children's Centre staff member, Hannah (pictured), and her family's journey of inclusion with their son, Max, who was born with a rare genetic condition.

Hannah (with help from her musical guests) shared how the experience raising Max has helped her as a parent better understand belonging and how adults can learn so much from children about inclusion, simply if they listen. If you missed the concert, watch the full show on YouTube.

Catch the Ace with the Lakefield Village Lions Club

Support your community and have a chance to win! The Lakefield Village Lions Club's Catch the Ace Lottery is underway, and every ticket purchased helps support local charities, including Five Counties Children’s Centre.

Weekly draws take place every Wednesday at 2 pm, with tickets available for purchase online until 9 am that day. The more tickets sold, the bigger the prize pool and the greater support for local charitable organizations.

Don't miss your chance to play, win and give back! Visit the the Lakefield Village Lions Club website to purchase your tickets and help make a difference in your community.



Good luck and thank you for supporting children and families in our community! 

Save the Date: Next Gen Game with the Petes is coming up

Save the date! Our annual Next Gen Game with the Peterborough Petes is back on Family Day -- February 15, 2027.

Bring the whole family out to cheer on the Petes, while supporting children and youth served by Five Counties. It’s a fun-filled afternoon of hockey, community, and making a difference for local kids.

Want to be first in line for tickets when they go on sale?

You can send us an email through info@fivecounties.on.ca or give us a call and we will connect you with someone who can answer your questions.

Peterborough City and County - 705-748-2337

Northumberland County - 905-377-0192

City of Kawartha Lakes - 705-324-9320

All Areas Toll-Free: 1-888-779-9916