27th Annual Day of Caring on Friday, June 5 – Applications Now Open
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE COBOURG, ON — 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 […]
SWEETEN YOUR VALENTINE’S DAY
Online Dessert Auction For those who believe Valentine’s Day should involve really good desserts (think ice cream cakes, cookies, scones, and cupcakes) this one’s for you! Sweeten Your Valentine’s Day returns with a one-week only online dessert auction full of sweet treats you’ll want to take home and share (or not). No judgment. Just desserts.
Imagining What’s Possible: Join United Way Northumberland’s Strategic Planning Day
On January 21, 2026, United Way Northumberland is inviting community members, partners, and supporters to take part in an important moment of reflection, imagination, and possibility: our Strategic Planning Day. This half-day discovery session, running from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Columbus Community Centre in Cobourg, is about shaping the future of United […]
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 […]
Bite Back Against Hunger: A Sold-Out Success Story Continues
Bite Back Against Hunger: A Sold-Out Success Story Continues What began as an ambitious vision has become our most celebrated fundraising initiative of the year. Bite Back Against Hunger, our exclusive four-night culinary experience at Pomona Ristorante, officially sold out within days of launch, a testament to our community’s appetite for both exceptional dining and […]
Fuel Young Minds: A Community Day of Giving with Sarah Turk
Fuel Young Minds: A Community Day of Giving with Sarah Turck Some people lead with heart, and when they do, others follow. This Monday, July 21, local Sherwood mortgage agent, mom, and proud community cheerleader Sarah Turck is teaming up with United Way Northumberland to host a full-day donation drive for Backpacks for Kids. Her […]
Bite Back Against Hunger: A Supper Club With Purpose
This fall, Northumberland United Way invites you to take part in an exclusive evening of connection and cuisine, a limited-run supper club hosted at one of the region’s most sought-after dining destinations. Bite Back Against Hunger is a four-night culinary experience held at Pomona Ristorante, the refined Italian trattoria in the heart of Colborne. Over […]
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 […]
Community Matters
Reducing Poverty in Northumberland: Taking Stock, Moving the Needle The roots of change run deep, but they start with a single seed – an idea, a conversation, a shared commitment to something better. Poverty is not just an economic issue; it’s a community issue, and addressing it requires a collective effort from those willing to […]
Sweeten Your Valentine’s Day Online Dessert Auction: LIVE NOW!
Love is in the air…and so is the scent of something delicious! Our Sweeten Your Valentine’s Day Online Dessert Auction if officially LIVE – and trust us, you don’t want to miss out on these irresistible treats. From a decadent peach amaretto ricotta cheesecake to a heart-shaped vanilla cake to buttery pastries, and heavenly tarts, […]
