A Proud Living Wage Employer
Living Wage: More Than Just a Number As a proud Living Wage employer, United Way Northumberland understands that a job should enable workers to make ends meet where they live. After all, what else is work for, if not to pay your bills? The living wage differs from minimum wage in a crucial way – […]
Radiothon 2024
12 Hours of Community Impact Join us Thursday, November 28th for our 4th annual Radiothon with MyFM’s York Bell-Smith. From 6 AM to 6 PM, we’ll share powerful stories that showcase United Way’s legacy and ongoing impact in Northumberland County. Date: Thursday, November 28th, 2024 Time: 6 AM – 6 PM Location: Live on MyFM […]
Will Week
Period Promise Northumberland Launches 4th Annual Collection Campaign to End Period Poverty
Period Promise Northumberland is excited to celebrate Menstrual Hygiene Day this year with the launch of their 4th annual Community-Wide Collection Campaign and, new this year, an educational presentation featuring a local Naturopathic doctor. Starting May 1 and running until May 31, 2024, Northumberland County residents are encouraged to donate menstrual products, make a financial donation, […]
United Way Northumberland Launches 2024-2025 Fundraising Campaign Celebrating 55 Years of Caring
United Way Northumberland proudly celebrated the success of their 2023-2024 fundraising campaign and launched their new campaign in celebration of their 55th year of caring in the community. At their annual Campaign Celebration and Kickoff Breakfast on May 1, 2024, held at the Best Western Inn and Convention Centre in Cobourg, United Way recognized the […]
Volunteer Week Spotlight: Linda Goldie
As National Volunteer Week wraps up, let’s shine a light on Linda! For 6 years, she’s been a vital part of United Way Northumberland’s Board of Directors. After receiving an M.S.W. from U of T, Linda began a 35-year career in the field of child welfare in progressively senior positions. After retirement as the Director of […]
Volunteer Week Spotlight: Rick Riley
Let’s continue celebrating National Volunteer Week by shining a spotlight on our Board of Directors Chair, Rick! Rick Riley along with his wife and 3 sons have lived and worked in Northumberland County since 1987 and have owned and operated a few successful businesses over those years. As a result of the successes he has […]
Volunteer Week Spotlight: Helen Orendt
Celebrating National Volunteer Week with a special spotlight on our amazing volunteer, Helen! “My name is Helen Orendt, I have lived in Northumberland County for majority of my life and can be often found giving back to my community to multiple local organizations. I started my community work back in high school but currently I […]
Volunteer Week Spotlight: Christine Wilson
During National Volunteer Week, we’re shining a spotlight on our amazing volunteers at United Way Northumberland! Meet Christine! Christine Wilson is part of the Executive Committee at United Way Northumberland. A retired media executive who moved to Colborne in 2019, Christine was enchanted by the peaceful living here surrounded by nature. But alongside the beauty, […]
United Way and Partners in Caring Celebrate 25th Day of Caring in Northumberland County
United Way Northumberland and its Partners in Caring are thrilled to announce the highly anticipated return of the 25th Day of Caring, happening on Friday, June 7th, 2024. This year marks a significant milestone as the community celebrates 25 years of the Day of Caring initiative. The annual event began when United Way recognized that […]
