Media Releases
Emergency Volunteer Registry Launches May 7th, 2012!
Thanks to a partnership between Northumberland County and Northumberland United Way, the Emergency Volunteer Registry (EVR) is now ready to accept volunteers. As Lynda Kay, CEO, Northumberland United Way, explains, "The Emergency Volunteer Registry began in Peterborough as a partnership between the County and City of Peterborough and United Way of Peterborough. After their devastating flood, it was determined that a centralized place to access volunteers was critical to the success of coping during the crisis. Thus the EVR was born.”
The EVR database is compiled of names of volunteers, along with the skills they would like to offer in assisting personnel during a disaster/pandemic. "By drawing upon volunteers and their particular skillsets, we will be able to meet the requirements needed to assist emergency personnel,” stated Ms Kay.
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Northumberland United Way receives Ontario Trillium Foundation Grant and Presents Northumberland County with Community Builder Award at Annual Meeting
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United Way Announces New "Community Matters Project thanks to a $405,700 grant from Ontario Trillium Foundation
(L to R) Pam Went, Board President, Jamie Simons, OTF Representative, Lynda Kay, CEO, Rob Milligan, MPP
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15th Day of Caring Accepting Applications for June 1, 2012
February 13th, 2011 - Cobourg – Northumberland United Way is pleased to announce CpK Interior Products and Cameco Corporation will be working alongside representatives from Esco Limited, Sabic Innovative Plastics, and Strapex Canada for the 15th Annual Day of Caring which will take place on Friday, June 1st and are currently seeking projects from local not-for-profits and charitable organizations. Read more. Download application form.
United Way Reaches it's 2011 Goal!
February 9th, 2012 – The Northumberland United Way 2011 Campaign was kicked off by a parade of Super Heroes back in September, announcing a goal of $925,000 and at the Campaign Recognition Breakfast today, a team of everyday Super Heroes decked out as Clark Kent look-alikes revealed the campaign total to be $927,928!
Volunteer Board Opportunity - Northumberland United Way is currently seeking energetic and committed individuals from across the County intereested in becoming a member of the Board of Directors.