United Way Peterborough & District
Site: United Way Peterborough & District
Service: Backpacks for Success
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Record #:
PET0191
Last Modified:
25 Apr 2025
Last Full Update:
23 Apr 2025
Description
| Description (Service) | Provides backpacks filled with essential school supplies to primary, elementary and secondary students, as well as adult learners and new Canadians who are in need of a hand up at the start of the school year |
Service Details
| Hours | Office: Sep-Jun: Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm Jul-Aug: Mon-Thu 9 am-5 pm, Fri 9 am-12 noon Dates: Schools order their backpacks through United Way in the Spring for pick up at the end of Aug |
| Areas Served | Peterborough (County of) |
| Eligibility | Elementary and secondary students, adult learners and new Canadians who need a backpack and school supplies |
| Application | Parents and guardians wishing to sign-up their children apply through student's school. Contact school to be put on the school's order form for backpacks |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | None |
Address and Location
| Located In Community | Peterborough |
| Address & Map | |
| Physical Access | Unknown |
Contact Information
| Office Phone | 705-742-8839 |
| office@uwpeterborough.ca | |
| Website | www.uwpeterborough.ca |
| Social Media |  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UnitedWayPtbo Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unitedwayptbo YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/uwpeterborough |
| Primary Contact | Development & Communications Officer |
| Mailing Address | 277 Stewart St Peterborough, ON Canada K9J 3M8 |