The Ultimate Burger Battle: Bringing Local Love to the Table
The Ultimate Burger Battle: Bringing Local Love to the Table Northumberland County, it’s time to burger for a cause! This November, we’re turning up the heat (and the grills) for The Ultimate Burger Battle: a month-long, community-powered showdown where good food meets great purpose. From November 1 to 30, 11 local restaurants across Northumberland County […]
United Way Northumberland Welcomes Christine Wilson as President of the Board of Directors
NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY – October 23, 2025 – United Way Northumberland is pleased to announce the appointment of Christine Wilson as President of its Board of Directors at its recent Annual General Meeting in September. Ms. Wilson brings more than three decades of leadership experience and community dedication to her new role. Best known for her […]
Northumberland United Way and Local Lawyers Tackle the “Planning Gap” with Annual Will Week, Turning Legal Services into Community Impact
Northumberland United Way and Local Lawyers Tackle the “Planning Gap” with Annual Will Week, Turning Legal Services into Community Impact NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY – October 16, 2025 – For over a decade, Northumberland United Way has partnered with local lawyers to make essential legal planning more accessible through its annual Will Week, running October 20–24, 2025. Will Week […]
Walking the Path Together: Truth, Reconciliation, and Action in Northumberland
On Wednesday, October 8, 2025, we came together in a powerful moment of reflection, responsibility, and resolve. It was a week after we joined Alderville First Nation and community members for the Every Child Matters Walk, held on the National Day for Truth & Reconciliation. On that morning, our team had the honour of walking […]
Cars for Community Returns: Local Auto Industry Rallies Behind Community Impact
Cars for Community Returns: Local Auto Industry Rallies Behind Community Impact We’re excited to announce that Cars for Community is officially underway, bringing together Northumberland County’s automotive sector in one of our most impactful collaborative campaigns of the year. A Partnership That Drives Results There’s something powerful about an entire industry coming together with a […]
Bite Back Against Hunger: A Sold-Out Success Story Continues
Bite Back Against Hunger: A Sold-Out Success Story Continues What began as an ambitious vision has become our most celebrated fundraising initiative of the year. Bite Back Against Hunger, our exclusive four-night culinary experience at Pomona Ristorante, officially sold out within days of launch, a testament to our community’s appetite for both exceptional dining and […]
Building Healthy Futures in Northumberland Schools: $108,000 Investment in School Nutrition Programs
We’re thrilled to announce a $108,000 boost for school nutrition programs across Northumberland County, ensuring students have the nourishment they need to learn, grow, and thrive. Through partnerships with IncrEdible Trent Hills and Northumberland Food for Thought (NFFT), we’re supporting local schools in ways that truly make a difference: 🍏 Greenhouse in Trent Hills: An […]
Strategic Investment: Elexicon Energy Powers Educational Equity for 850 Local Students
This year, a transformative $5,000 grant from Elexicon Energy empowered our Backpacks for Kids program to provide unparalleled support to 850 children across Northumberland County and Alderville First Nations. This strategic investment allowed us to move beyond essential school supplies and address another critical barrier to learning: nutrition. We provided age-appropriate, high-quality snacks in every backpack, ensuring students had the fuel […]
Fuel Young Minds: A Community Day of Giving with Sarah Turk
Fuel Young Minds: A Community Day of Giving with Sarah Turck Some people lead with heart, and when they do, others follow. This Monday, July 21, local Sherwood mortgage agent, mom, and proud community cheerleader Sarah Turck is teaming up with United Way Northumberland to host a full-day donation drive for Backpacks for Kids. Her […]
Bite Back Against Hunger: A Supper Club With Purpose
This fall, Northumberland United Way invites you to take part in an exclusive evening of connection and cuisine, a limited-run supper club hosted at one of the region’s most sought-after dining destinations. Bite Back Against Hunger is a four-night culinary experience held at Pomona Ristorante, the refined Italian trattoria in the heart of Colborne. Over […]
