Peterborough Performs IV has raised more than $30,000 for the United Way Peterborough & District’s partner agencies supporting people in the community who are experiencing homelessness.
Held last Thursday (March 7), the benefit concert saw 16 acts perform on two stages at Showplace Performance Centre in downtown Peterborough. Along with ticket sales, there was also a virtual auction to raise additional funds.
Organized by Paul Rellinger, the event was supported financially by Peterborough Performs founder David Goyette, virtual auction sponsor LLF Lawyers, artist sponsors Miskin Law and Dr. Stephan Ragaz, and Local Love sponsors Ashburnham Realty, Sullivan Law, Brian Mulligan Desjardin Insurance, Lancer Electric, McDougall Insurance, and Swish.
In-kind donation sponsors were Andy Tough of RMS Events, Porter Sound, Long and McQuade, and Showplace Performance Centre, with kawarthaNOW as the exclusive digital media sponsor and the event emceed by Tiffany Arcari.
Thanks to the support of sponsors, the United Way was able to provide the over 40 local musicians and performers who offered to volunteer their time and talent with an honorarium.
After expenses, the total amount raised at this year’s event was $30,105 — the highest amount ever, bringing the grand total raised by Peterborough Performs since the first concert in March 2020 to $109,975.
