The United Way Peterborough and District is accepting funding applications for the second round of the Emergency Community Support Fund (ECSF).On Monday, the United Way said it received $132,808, which will be distributed to provide financial support to charities and other qualified donees adapting their front-line services to support vulnerable residents during the COVID-19 pandemic.
United Way Peterborough distributing $366K to charitable organizations during COVID-19 pandemic “The Government of Canada has released this balance of funding for ECSF and it is being administered in collaboration with United Way Centraide Canada, Community Foundations of Canada and the Canadian Red Cross,” the United Way stated.Jim Russell, chief executive.