Meet Anni – Our Canada Summer Jobs Student
This summer, we welcomed Anni Nikolovsky to our team as Communications Specialist, supported through the Canada Summer Jobs grant. Anni is entering her third year at the University of Ottawa, studying Public Administration with a minor in Business Management. For a student on that path, a summer at a small, community-based nonprofit offers something a […]
Northwestern Ontario Wildfire Community Support Fund
๐๐จ๐ซ๐ญ๐ก๐ฎ๐ฆ๐๐๐ซ๐ฅ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐ญ๐๐ง๐๐ฌ ๐ฐ๐ข๐ญ๐ก ๐๐จ๐ซ๐ญ๐ก๐๐ซ๐ง ๐๐ง๐ญ๐๐ซ๐ข๐จ Communities across Ontario have always demonstrated their strength by standing together during times of need. In response to the devastating wildfires impacting communities across Northwestern Ontario, United Way Northumberland is proud to stand with our neighbours in Northern Ontario and help connect our community members, donors, and partners with a […]
Join the United Way Team
Join Our Team For Immediate Release Date posted:ย June 15, 2026 ย Pay:ย CA$43,000.00 – CA$55,000.00 per year Campaign and Event Coordinator United Way NorthumberlandFull-Time Position Position Summary United Way Northumberland is seeking a motivated, relationship-focused, and highly organizedย Campaign and Event Coordinatorย to support and grow our fundraising efforts across Northumberland County. This full-time role is primarily focused on […]
What Day of Caring Means to Northumberland
27 Years of Showing Up: What Day of Caring Means to Northumberland Some things in a community become tradition not because they’re scheduled, but because they matter. On Friday, June 5, 2026, over 150 volunteers gathered at the Cobourg Lions Community Centre for the 27th Annual Day of Caring, a morning that began with breakfast, […]
The Hands That Hold Us: A Reflection on Volunteerism in Northumberland
๐ต๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ฝ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐พ๐๐๐ | ๐จ๐๐๐๐ 19โ25, 2026 There’s a moment, and most of us have had it, when we look around at our community and feel something stir. A neighbour struggling with their groceries. A child without a backpack. A senior sitting on a bench with a few too many shopping bags around them. And […]
Investing in Young Voices: Hiring A Summer Student Ready to Make an Impact
Every summer, students across Northumberland County look for more than just a paycheque. They’re looking for work that means something, experience that connects them to their community and helps shape the professionals they’re becoming. This summer, we are excited to offer exactly that. Pending confirmation of funding, we will be bringing on a Student Communications […]
27th Annual Day of Caring on Friday, June 5 – Applications Now Open
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE COBOURG, ON โ Monday, February 23, 2026 – United Way Northumberland is pleased to announce the return of its beloved community tradition, Day of Caring, taking place on June 5, 2026. Now in its 27th year, Day of Caring brings together workplace teams and community volunteers for one day of hands-on support […]
211 Day 2026:ย One Numberย to Reach Hundreds ofย Vital Communityย Servicesย
MEDIA RELEASE For Immediate Release 211 Day 2026: One Number to Reach Hundreds of Vital Community Services Ottawa, February 10, 2026 โ 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 […]
A Partnership Built on Trust: Thank You, SABIC
Some partnerships donโt just support the work โ they become part of its foundation. SABIC has been part of United Way Northumberlandโs story since the very beginning. Since 1969, through each evolution of our organization and each shift in community need, their workplace has continued to show up with a shared belief in collective care. […]
SWEETEN YOUR VALENTINE’S DAY
Online Dessert Auction For those who believe Valentineโs Day should involve really good desserts (think ice cream cakes, cookies, scones, and cupcakes) this oneโs for you! Sweeten Your Valentine’s Day returns with a one-week only online dessert auction full of sweet treats youโll want to take home and share (or not). No judgment. Just desserts.
