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 […]
Northumberland Eats 2.0: Grant Applications Are Open
Northumberland Eats 2.0 In December 2020, Northumberland Eats launched, in partnership with Northumberland County, a food voucher program. This program facilitated by the Northumberland United Way (NUW) between government, individual donors, local service agencies, and the private sector has proved that when a community comes together it can do remarkable things to help people facing […]
Will Week
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, […]
Period Promise Northumberland Launches 4th Annual Holiday Collection Drive
Period Promise Northumberland is excited to kick off its 4th annual Holiday Collection Campaign, running from December 4 to January 2, 2024. Residents throughout Northumberland County are encouraged to take part by contributing menstrual hygiene products, making financial donations, or organizing their own Period Promise collection drive. The campaign aims to support individuals, families, and […]
