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Investing in What Matters
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What We Do

For Our Community

Our mission is to bring people and resources together to build a strong, healthy, safe community for all.

Our Impact

On the Community We Serve

We are dedicated to creating opportunities to improve lives and create a lasting, positive impact.

Get Involved

For Your Community

There are many ways to get involved with United Way including donating, volunteer, starting a workplace campaign, hosting an event, participating in one of our programs or more!

Take Action

There are many ways to give. Choose one that suits you best.

Be A GEM

GEM stands for Give Every Month. It's easy, convenient and we do all the work for you.

Leadership

Leadership giving provides significant resources to improve the community.

Workplace

Businesses and organizational leaders can help build a better community.

Sponsorships

We host many fundraising events that couldn't be done without sponsorships.

What’s Happening

Day of Caring Returns

Day of Caring: 26 Years of Community Action For more than two and a half decades, United Way Northumberland’s Day of Caring has been a

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United Way At Work

United Way at Work: A New Way to Give At Northumberland United Way, we know that the way people give is changing – and so

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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

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12 Days of Good News is Back!

As the holiday season approaches, we’re taking a moment to reflect on this year with the return of 12 Days of Good News! From now to December 23rd, we’ll be sharing one positive news story that happened this year every day. So, grab a cup of hot cocoa, cozy up by the fire, and let us spread some holiday cheer with some tree-mendous positivity!

It's our Radiothon &
Giving Tuesday!

Today’s the day! Join us for our 4th annual Radiothon presented by Cobourg KIA, broadcasting live on Classic Rock 107.9, 93.3 myFM, and Oldies 100.9. We’re bringing the excitement to you from Lauria Hyundai in Port Hope and The Market & Smør in Cobourg. Your support directly benefits the Northumberland Eats Voucher Program and other essential programs. Tune in now and be part of the positive impact!