Ontario Public Interest Research Group, Peterborough

Ontario Public Interest Research Group

Record #: PET0292

Last Modified: 13 Aug 2024

Last Full Update: 20 Nov 2023

Description (Service)

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

Free Market program at Sadleir House where anyone can come in to select or drop-off household goods, books and clothing - free
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

Hours	OPIRG office hours: Tue-Fri 11 am-5 pm Free Market: visit website or call for details.
Areas Served	Peterborough (County of)
Eligibility	Trent University students and Peterborough community.
Application	Contact for details.
Languages	English
Fees	None

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
Intersection	George St and Parkhill Rd
Physical Access	Fully Accessible - OPIRG office only. ; Free Market is not accessible, however, volunteers are on hand to help visitors who are unable to use stairs. Call 705-741-1208 for more information.

Office Phone	705-741-1208
E-Mail	opirgpeterborough@gmail.com
Website	opirgptbo.ca/
Primary Contact	Coordinator; Phone: 7057411208; Email: opirglistings@gmail.com
Mailing Address	OPIRG Office, 1st Floor, Sadleir House, 751 George St N Room 102 Peterborough, ON Canada K9H 3T2