211 Day 2026: One Number to Reach Hundreds of Vital Community Services
MEDIA RELEASE For Immediate Release 211 Day 2026: One Number to Reach Hundreds of Vital Community Services Ottawa, February 10, 2026 – United Way Centraide Canada (UWCC) and 211 service partners across the country join communities in celebrating 211 Day on February 11 by raising awareness of the life-changing impacts of reaching out to 211 online, by phone or text to find community services. Available 365 days a year and in more than 150 languages depending on the […]
United Way Northumberland Announces Festive Fundraiser at Barrett’s Christmas Tree Farm
“United Way Week” offers community a chance to give back while enjoying a holiday tradition. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE COBOURG, ON — December 2025 – United Way Northumberland invites the community to celebrate the season and give back at the annual “United Way Week” hosted by Barrett’s Christmas Tree Farm. This cherished community tradition returns from […]
Giving Tuesday: A Day to Give Back, Lift Up, and Lead With Community
Today, on Giving Tuesday, communities around the world are joining together to spark generosity — and here in Northumberland, that spirit is already shining. All week long, United Way Northumberland is on the air with Northumberland 89.7FM Small Town Radio, sharing stories, updates, and the impact of your support. And today, our Executive Director Alicia […]
United Way Northumberland Announces 2025-2026 Campaign Goal
For Immediate Release United Way Northumberland Announces 2025 Campaign Goal and First Round of Program Investment Allocations Northumberland County, ON — Wednesday, November 19, 2025 – United Way Northumberland announces an $800,000 fundraising goal for its 2025-2026 Campaign, along with the first group of Program Investment Allocations and Haven for All recipients supporting essential community […]
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 […]
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 […]
