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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The United Way Way in Action: 26 Years of Day of Caring
Some days feel different. You walk into a room, see the energy in the air, and know something meaningful is about to happen. For 26 years, Day of Caring has been that kind of day. On Friday, June 13, more than 150 volunteers from across Northumberland County gathered for one purpose: to show up for […]
Community Roundtables
Community Roundtables On March 26th, 2025, United Way Northumberland and The Northumberland Community Legal Centre co-hosted Community Matters: Reducing Poverty in Northumberland at the Columbus Community Centre in Cobourg. It was more than just an event – it was a collective effort to understand poverty in Northumberland County and work toward meaningful change. The morning […]
Community Matters
Reducing Poverty in Northumberland: Taking Stock, Moving the Needle The roots of change run deep, but they start with a single seed – an idea, a conversation, a shared commitment to something better. Poverty is not just an economic issue; it’s a community issue, and addressing it requires a collective effort from those willing to […]
2-1-1 in Northumberland County Because Help Starts Here
Every day people in Northumberland County face urgent challenges – finding a safe place to stay, accessing food, or navigating mental health support. There is good news though – help is just a call away. 2-1-1- is a free, confidential service available 24/7, connecting people to essential community resources. In 2024, Northumberland County saw 743 […]
Sweeten Your Valentine’s Day: Our First ‘Sweet’ Online Auction! 🍰
Sweeten Your Valentine’s Day: Our First-Ever Online Auction! 🍰 Love is in the air, and so is a little friendly competition! Introducing our first-ever sweet online auction – Sweeten Your Valentine’s Day – running from February 3rd to 10th! From decadent treats to one-of-a-kind bakery experiences, every bid you place helps fund our community programs. […]
The Peter Dounoukos Challenge: Challenge the Chair
Peter is a long-time Northumberland resident with over 32 years of media experience. He began his career as a media buyer in Toronto before returning home to Cobourg, where he’s become deeply rooted in the community. Over the years, Peter has contributed to local media outlets such as The Cobourg Star, Port Hope Evening Guide, […]
