United Way Peterborough & District

06/19/2026

06/18/2026

The United Way Peterborough & District has introduced Jason Seguya as its new Chief Executive Officer, following the retirement of his predecessor, Jim Russell, who announced his departure earlier this year after a 15-year tenure.

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06/18/2026

Today, United Way Peterborough & District is announcing an important leadership transition.

As Jim Russell prepares to retire after nearly 15 years as Chief Executive Officer, we extend our deepest gratitude for his leadership, dedication, and commitment to building a stronger community. Jim's impact on this organization and the people we serve will be felt for years to come.

At the same time, we are pleased to welcome Jason Seguya as our next Chief Executive Officer, effective July 6, 2026. Jason brings experience leading mission-driven organizations and a strong commitment to collaboration, community engagement, and positive social impact.

As we look ahead to our 85th year of serving Peterborough & County, we are excited for the future and confident in the leadership that will guide us into this next chapter.

Please join us in thanking Jim for his years of service and welcoming Jason to the United Way movement.

06/15/2026

After nearly nine years with United Way Peterborough & District, we’re saying goodbye (but not really goodbye) to Rhonda Gilchrist as she begins an exciting new chapter as Executive Director of The Mount Community Centre. Rhonda has been a steady hand, a fierce advocate, a problem solver, and a champion for this community in every sense of the word.

For those of us lucky enough to work alongside her, we’ll miss her wisdom, her humour, the stories of her beloved pets, her unwavering dedication, and her ability to somehow make even the most challenging days feel manageable.

While we’re sad to see her go, we couldn’t be happier to see her step into a role that aligns so perfectly with her passion for building a stronger, more connected community.

Thank you, Rhonda, for everything you’ve given to United Way, to our team, and to Peterborough. We can’t wait to see all the incredible things you’ll accomplish next. Please join us in congratulating Rhonda!

06/14/2026

Happy National Public Service Week!

Thank you to the public service employees who help communities thrive across Canada.

06/11/2026

This , we're sending a huge shoutout to all our Day of Caring sponsors! 📣✨

These incredible businesses are helping make Peterborough and County a better place to live and we couldn't be more grateful for their partnership.

➡️ Interested in being part of Day of Caring? Send us a message to [email protected] to learn how you can get involved!

06/10/2026

🍎 THEY’RE BACK! 🍎

A great educator can change the course of a life.

They stay after class. They cheer students on. They build confidence, spark curiosity, and help young people discover what they’re capable of.

This year, say “thank you” in a way that gives back.

Our Thank an Educator certificates are back and available now! When you make a $25 donation to United Way Peterborough & District’s Backpacks for Success program, we’ll send a personalized digital certificate (you get to choose from 4 options) for an educator of your choice, letting them know they’ve been honoured in recognition of the difference they’ve made in local students lives.

It’s a meaningful way to celebrate a teacher, EA, principal, ECE, coach, or mentor while helping local students head back to school with the supplies they need to succeed.

✨ Honour an educator
🎒 Support local students
❤️ Create a lasting impact

Because the people who help students succeed deserve to be celebrated.

Link: https://wl.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E352237QE&id=69

06/06/2026

[Part 3/3] If you've been following along, here are the remaining agencies supported through our Agency Capacity Fund! 🌟

➡️ From 2026–2029, 20 funded partners will receive a total of $75,000 over three years. This annual investment of $500,000 into local social service organizations provides flexible operational funding, improving stability within the non-profit sector.

The Agency Capacity Fund is the largest funding stream within our new impact model, supporting organizations that are making a difference across and county every day.

Stay up to date on United Way Peterborough & District's work and upcoming funding opportunities by following us on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

🤳 Visit https://buff.ly/ovOaKKg to learn more

06/05/2026

[Part 2/3] 📣 United Way Peterborough & District is proud to support 20 agencies through our Agency Capacity Fund! Funded partners will receive a total of $75,000 over three years from 2026-2029. This annual investment of $500,000 into local social service organizations provides flexible operational funding, improving stability within the non-profit sector.

🔗 To see our full list of partner agencies, please visit: https://buff.ly/ovOaKKg

06/05/2026

June is National Indigenous History Month.

Let’s take time to learn, reflect, and honour the rich histories and cultures of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples.