PVNC Catholic raised just shy of $60,000 during annual boardwide United Way campaign

Jan. 15, 2025

The Peterborough Victoria Northumberland and Clarington (PVNC) Catholic District School Board is proud to announce that its 2024 United Way campaign raised $59,893 to support the four United Way organizations serving our local communities.

Through payroll donations and creative school-based fundraising initiatives—such as pumpkin carving contests, soup sales, dress-down days, put-your-principal-to-work raffles and more—PVNC Catholic staff and students demonstrated exceptional generosity and a commitment to community well-being.

“Housing, food insecurity, domestic violence – these are the types of issues that often keep our staff up at night because they see the need firsthand in our schools and communities,” said Galen Eagle, the Board’s United Way campaign chair. “It’s incredibly empowering to witness the way our staff rally together to address these challenges through our annual United Way campaign. Their dedication to supporting United Way programs is a reflection of their deep care for our students, families, and neighbours.”

The funds raised will go to United Way Peterborough and District, United Way Northumberland, United Way Durham Region, and United Way for the City of Kawartha Lakes. These organizations provide critical services, such as food security programs, mental health supports, housing initiatives, and youth programming—resources that are vital to the health and resilience of our communities.

“The generosity of our staff speaks volumes about the social justice spirit that defines our Catholic schools,” said Director of Education Stephen O’Sullivan. “Rooted in Catholic Social Teachings, our school communities embrace the call to care for the vulnerable and build a just society. This campaign is a testament to the compassion and faith-driven commitment of everyone at PVNC Catholic.”