Ontario Public Interest Research Group

Site: Peterborough

Record #: PET0292
Last Modified: 03 Dec 2024
Last Full Update: 02 Dec 2024

Description

Description (Service)

A community-oriented, non-profit organization committed to research, education, and action on social justice and environmental issues.

  • Free Market program where anyone can come in to select or drop-off household goods, books and clothing. These events are pop-up structured. Donations can be made at any time at Sadleir House during office hours.
  • Green Dishes program offers people the chance to borrow dishes for a small fee to reduce waste at events and gatherings
  • Organizes speakers, films, conferences, publications and campaigns on a variety of topics.
  • Offers skills development workshops
  • Develops programming, allocates resources, and networks with other campus and community organizations

Service Details

Hours OPIRG office hours: Tue-Fri 11 am-5 pm
Free Market pop-up dates: January, March, July and September; visit website for details
Areas Served Peterborough (County of)
Eligibility Trent University students and Peterborough community.
Application Contact for details.
Languages English
Fees None

Address and Location

Site Location Sadleir House
Located In Community Peterborough
Address & Map
OPIRG Office, 1st Floor, Sadleir House, 751 George St N
Room 102
Peterborough, ON
Canada K9H 3T2
 
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Intersection George St and Parkhill Rd
Physical Access Fully Accessible - OPIRG office only

Contact Information

Office Phone 705-741-1208
E-Mail opirg@trentu.ca
Website opirgptbo.ca/
Primary Contact Coordinator; Email: opirglistings@gmail.com
Mailing Address OPIRG Office, 1st Floor, Sadleir House, 751 George St N 
Room 102 
Peterborough, ON 
Canada K9H 3T2

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