Caring for our Community

February 24, 2023

CCN Strategic Planning Survey

As many of you are aware, Community Care Northumberland has begun the process of developing a new Strategic Plan.

I am asking you to take an active part in designing the organization’s future by participating in our strategic planning process through an online survey.

Through the strategic planning process, we intend to shed light on important issues and uncover the most promising opportunities. We are exploring perceptions about how the organization is doing, opportunities and gaps, and how Community Care Northumberland can better meet the needs of its stakeholders.

The survey:

Will take approximately ten (10) minutes
Is available online until March 16, 2023, at 5:00 PM
Includes largely multiple-choice questions
Includes an open text box in the final question, for any additional feedback

Please follow the link to the survey: HERE.

Filling in this survey is a great way for you to have your voice heard and make your ideas count. Rest assured, your privacy will be protected. Individuals cannot be identified.

Thank you for taking the time to help us create our strategic plan. Your suggestions and feedback are important to us. Your input will help shape the future of Community Care Northumberland.

All the best,

Trish Baird, CEO

Handbags for Hospice Update

We are so grateful for the amazing community response!

Handbags for Hospice is coming up April 20th. We are grateful for the support of Signature Sponsor Tony Pulla Re/Max Lakeshore Realty Inc. and

our Pearl Sponsor Jacqueline Pennington Re/max Hallmark, who both have very personal connections and stories behind their philanthropy.

Watch Tony's Video HERE.

Watch Jacqueline's Video HERE.

Our tickets are all sold out. If you would like to be on our waiting list in the event tickets become available - please email us your name, phone number and number of tickets you would like to edshousedonorinfo@commcare.ca

Seniors Active Fair at the Y

Thank you to everyone that came out in spite of the weather to visit us at the YMCA Northumberland Seniors Active Living Fair yesterday (Feb. 23)!

This free event included vendors, demos and classes, to give you a sample of activities available to you at the Y, as well as around Northumberland County!

Commuter Connect Celebrates 6 Month Anniversary

To mark the six-month milestone for the Northumberland Commuter Connect transit service, County Warden Mandy Martin and Deputy Warden Brian Ostrander boarded the shuttle bus service in Colborne to commute to their February County Council meeting in Cobourg. MPP Piccini was on-hand to greet the commuters as they got off the bus.

The County has partnered with Hop In Technologies, a transportation logistics provider, to coordinate this convenient weekday bus service. In addition to operating the online portal for ticket purchases, Hop In has contracted Community Care Northumberland to provide bus services within Northumberland, while Eastern Charters is delivering the Durham route, taking passengers directly to the Oshawa GO and back again to Northumberland.

Recent data shows continued growth of ridership, as more and more users access the service to connect with Northumberland communities, meet with friends, travel to work, and attend medical appointments. In the first six months, 588 registered users have signed up to the payment portal with:

· 89 inter-county trips taken (59% increase since Jan.1)

· 853 Oshawa trips taken (34% increase since Jan. 1)

This pilot is due to conclude in September 2023, with the County collaborating with Hop In during this time to evaluate ridership to fully understand how best to plan for any future services. Over the next six months, the County will continue to work with partners to promote this initiative and engage new users.

Read More HERE.

To learn more about this service, access ride schedules and rates, and purchase tickets, visit CommuterConnect.ca.

Meals on Wheels Clients receive Gift from Empire Crossing

For Valentine’s Day, the residents of Empire Crossing created ‘goodie bags” for our Meals On Wheels clients in Port Hope, Cobourg and Colborne.

Thank you to Sandra Hicks, residents and the team over at Empire Crossing for this lovely gift!

Want to learn more about our Meals on Wheels program? Contact us at

1-866-514-5774, nutrition@commcare.ca or on our website.

Volunteer Fair Coming Up March 30th!

CCN invites all volunteer-based organizations to participate in the Volunteer Fair on March 30th in Campbellford!

Donna Rusaw Named Rockstar Employee by Local Radio Station

Thank you so much for all you do, Donna! Such a Rockstar Employee! And thank you to GoNorthumberland.ca for helping share her amazing story! Donna went out of her way, without thinking twice, helping to feed over 520 stranded travellers over Christmas! We are thankful to have such an amazing, caring soul to work and care for everyone here at Community Care Northumberland!

Read the whole article and hear her interview HERE.

Meals on Wheels Helper

Meet Ruby, the Meals on Wheels Delivery Dog!

Thank you to Kat Ross, Steve Johnston and their dog Ruby for getting frozen meals to residents in Northumberland before the big storm this week!

Can you help delivery some meals to our clients? Start volunteering with us!

Congratulations, Cathy Cavanagh!

Congratulations from all of us at Community Care Northumberland to Cathy Cavanagh, who has retired after 26 years from Northumberland United Way!

In that time she has contributed to the work of United Way in several roles and, most recently, as our Director of Finance, growing the organization from a small annual fundraising campaign to her years of service and dedication and her true passion of addressing poverty, homelessness, and the biases faced by those struggling to make ends meet.

Congratulations again, Cathy!

Exciting CCN Workshops & Classes

Join us for any of our classes or workshops or become a Brokered Worker! Contact us today at 1-866-514-5774 or admin@commcare.ca.

Don't forget: You can now check out our Wellness Calendar online at www.commcare.ca/wellness

Employment and Volunteer Opportunities with CCN

Are you looking for a great employment opportunity? Join our team at Community Care Northumberland! We have great benefits, a RRSP program and a great work environment waiting for you!

Please share this to family, friends and colleagues. Resumes can be sent to careers@commcare.ca

Employment Opportunities

Volunteer & Brokered Worker Opportunities

Do you have a couple hours a week to spare? Become a Volunteer for an array of services and start helping your community tomorrow! Opportunities even include volunteering from the comfort of your own home! And opportunities available across our five program areas throughout Northumberland County.

Volunteer Opportunities

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