Who We Are
& What We Do
One City Peterborough is an organization that believes that everyone belongs and that together we flourish. To that end, we focus on supporting those who have experienced homelessness and/or criminalization towards their full inclusion into the community.
Some of our programs look to create stability and increase wellness, such as housing, employment and support programs; some of our work focuses on advocating for systemic change such as challenging laws that criminalize individuals; and some of our work addresses immediate needs, such as offering shelter and meal programs.
Our mission is to journey together as a community that promotes housing, community safety, and social inclusion in the City of Peterborough by responding to immediate needs, breaking down barriers among us, and advocating for systemic change.
Our Vision is that everyone belongs, and together we flourish.
Our Values
BELONGING
We believe everyone needs belonging.
We believe that everyone belongs in our community.
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We are all interconnected.​
DIGNITY
We believe that everyone in our community has inherent worth.
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We aim to help individuals rediscover their worth and feel purposeful.
COURAGE
We believe that hope is a courageous act.
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We embrace discomfort to address injustice.
TRUST
We believe that trust is essential in building relationships.
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At One City, we hold the idea that everyone is trying to do their best, while establishing healthy boundaries.
LOVE
We believe love is the culmination of all these values.
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Love is the lens through which we see each other.​​
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Our Board of Directors
Naomi Nichols (she/her)
Co-Chair
Emily Bennett (she/her)
Secretary
Lorraine Land (she/her)
Director
Alnis Dickson (he/him)
Co-Chair
Jon Hedderwick (he/him)
Director
Julie Smith (she/her)
Treasurer
Kathy Hardill (she/her)
Director
Samantha Blondeau (they/them)
Director