United Way In Final Stretch Of Reaching $1.5 Million Fundraising Goal
/United Way Peterborough & District is in the final stretch of its community campaign as it approaches its goal of fundraising $1.5 million, announced on Monday.
United Way had announced its 2025 campaign goal of $1.5 Million to be raised in September last year. Photo by David Tuan bui.
The organization is down to its last $117,000 and have until March to reach the goal since they started in September.
“The work of the campaign is not done yet though; with an ambitious goal of $1.5 million, United Way needs to raise a final $117,000 before March 31st in order to achieve the goal. The campaign goal is so much more than just a number,” said Jim Russell, United Way CEO. “It serves as both a sign of the level of need in our community, but also as a beacon of hope. Achieving the campaign goal means that our community came together, recognized the need, and responded.”
“Being a part of this effort has been truly inspiring,” said Shirley Turner, United Way campaign cabinet. “Seeing our community come together—neighbours, businesses, and even strangers—united by a shared purpose and working hard towards a shared goal is amazing. We set a priority of having fun this campaign and it has paid off.”
All eligible donations made by Feb.28th can be claimed on your 2024 taxes after the federal government extended the deadline.
United Way’s ‘Double Your Difference’ campaign is still in effect. Any Donation made by individuals who did not give in 2023 will be matched entirely. Individuals who gave in 2023 can participate by increasing their gift by 10 per cent or more and the increased amount will be matched.
The public can d onate by March 31 through one or more of the following methods:
Donate in person at 277 Stewart St. on weekdays between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Donate over the phone by calling 705-742-8839 ext. 3
Donate online at https://give.unitedway.ca/donate/WPETER
Purchase tickets to United Way’s upcoming events such as Peterborough Performs and its associated online auction (details to come)
