Community Care Northumberland is thrilled to announce the launch of its Annual Easter Cookie Fundraiser in support of the Meals on Wheels program. From now until April 10th, individuals, families, and businesses can order delicious, Easter-themed cookies crafted by Roda’s Kitchen, all while helping to provide essential meals to those in need across Northumberland County.

The Easter Cookie fundraiser offers a variety of cookie options, allowing supporters to enjoy festive treats while giving back to the community. Choose from the following options:

• $20 – 5 Shortbread Cookies: Enjoy 5 beautifully decorated shortbread cookies, each one crafted with love and perfect for celebrating the season.
• $25 – 5 Gluten-Free Cookies: For those with dietary preferences, indulge in 5 delicious gluten-free Easter-themed cookies, just as sweet and festive!
• $100 – 26 Shortbread Cookies: The ultimate Easter treat! Get 26 delightful shortbread cookies to share with friends, family, or coworkers. (Please Note: This box is only available with regular shortbread cookies, not gluten-free.)

To place your order, please visit www.commcare.ca.

By participating in this fundraiser, you’re not only satisfying your sweet tooth but also supporting Community Care’s Meals on Wheels program, which provides nutritious and affordable meals to seniors, adults with disabilities, and individuals recovering from illness or surgery in the Northumberland community.

“This fundraiser allows us to bring joy to our community while ensuring that our neighbours in need have access to healthy meals,” said Trish Baird, CEO at Community Care Northumberland. “We’re so grateful for the continued support of our community, and we’re especially thankful to Lucy from Roda’s Kitchen for generously donating her time and talents to create these delicious cookies. Her commitment to our cause makes this fundraiser even sweeter!”

All orders will be available for pick-up on April 16th and 17th, between 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., at the following locations:

• Campbellford: 174 Oliver Road
• Cobourg: 1158 Division Street
• Brighton: 46 Prince Edward Street

Important: For gluten-free and bulk orders (26 cookies), please contact Community Care at 1-365-400-1592 or email ccndonorinfo@commcare.ca to arrange pick-up details.

To place an order, visit www.commcare.ca today. For questions, please contact us at 1-365-400-1592 or email ccndonorinfo@commcare.ca.

CCN’s Caring ‘Fore’ our Community Golf Tournament 2024 at Shelter Valley Pines Golf Club

Brought to you by Cogeco

A perfect day on the links for fun and fundraising.

When you register, you’ll be supporting your neighbours across our community who are the recipients of Community Care Northumberland’s 5 core service areas: Transportation, Nutrition, Wellness, In-Home Services, Hospice Services. 

Here’s how your support helps us serve over 5,000 residents in Northumberland County

• 42,136 Meals on Wheels Delivered through CCN Nutrition Services
• 1,297 Clients supported through CCN In-Home Services
• 1,480 Clients supported through CCN Wellness Programs                      
• 1,762 Clients supported through CCN Volunteer and Accessible Transportation
• 754 Clients supported through CCN/Ed’s House Hospice Services
• 28 Clients supported through CCN’s Wrap-Around Services 

Here are the details you’ll need to mark on your calendar:

Event: Community Care “Caring for Our Community Golf Tournament 2024”

Date: June 20th, 2024

Arrival/Check-in:  8:00am

Time: 9:00 AM (Shotgun Start)

Location: Shelter Valley Pines Golf Club

Registration Fee:  $150 per golfer, includes 18 holes, lunch, cart

Meal Choice: Steak, Chicken, Vegetarian Burger, Vegetarian Wrap

*Please note we offer a charitable tax receipt for $40 per registration that will be processed after you register. Due to CRA guidelines, the receipt will be issued in the name of the person paying for the registration. If you have any questions, please contact our office at 365-400-1592. 

Please arrive promptly at the course on the day of the event to ensure a smooth check-in process. You’ll have the opportunity to meet fellow participants, enjoy some light refreshments and purchase your $20 activity package for special contests on the course.

Should you have any questions leading up to the tournament, feel free to reach out to our organizing team at j.scott@commcare.ca or 905-885-0466. We’re here to ensure your experience is as enjoyable and seamless as possible.

Once again, thank you for your participation and support. Together, we can make a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Northumberland County, ON – April 22, 2024 – Community Care Northumberland (CCN) is thrilled to announce the success of its Easter Cookies fundraiser, breaking records and making a significant impact on the community. Through the collaborative efforts of CCN, Roda’s Kitchen, and the generous contributions of our community, $16,000 was raised, setting a new benchmark for support.

The Easter Cookies fundraiser saw an overwhelming response, with an astounding 800 boxes sold, equating to a remarkable 800 meals on wheels supplied to the county of Northumberland. This achievement marks a significant milestone, demonstrating the power of collective action in addressing the needs of our community’s most vulnerable members.

“We are overwhelmed by the outpouring of support from our community, donors, volunteers, and the incredible team at Roda’s Kitchen,” expressed Trish Baird, CEO of CCN. “Together, we have ensured that 800 individual meals will reach residents in our community who have access to nutritious meals through Meals on Wheels.”

Meals on Wheels remains a cornerstone program offered by CCN, providing vital sustenance to seniors and adults with disabilities who are unable to prepare meals for themselves. The funds raised through the Easter Cookies fundraiser will directly contribute to the continuity and expansion of this critical service, ensuring that no one in our community goes hungry.

“We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the entire Northumberland community for their unwavering support, and to Lucy at Roda’s Kitchen for her exceptional dedication to this cause,” remarked Sheri Birney, CCN Manager of Nutrition Services. “We also express our deepest appreciation to our dedicated staff and volunteers whose tireless efforts have made this amazing achievement possible. Together, we have made a tangible difference in the lives of those who need it most.”

As CCN reflects on the incredible success of this year’s Easter Cookies fundraiser, plans are already underway for next year’s event, with eager anticipation for continued community support and collective impact.

About CCN’s Meals on Wheels Program

Community Care Northumberland’s Meals on Wheels program delivers healthy and affordable meal options to clients throughout Northumberland County. People can choose to receive hot meals, which are prepared locally and delivered several times per week at the noon hour, and/or frozen meals, which are easy to prepare and cater to several diet types. All meals are delivered by CCN volunteers or staff members right to the client’s door. In 2022-2023, our Meals on Wheels program delivered 40,421 meals to 636 clients in the county.

Program Information

Sheri Birney, Manager of Nutrition

Community Care Northumberland

1-866-514-5774/905-372-7356 ext. 134

s.birney@commcare.ca

Media Information

Trish Baird                                                                   Joel Scott

Chief Executive Officer                                                Director, Donor Relations/Communications

Community Care Northumberland                             Community Care Northumberland

1-866-514-5774                                                          905-376-1625/905-885-0466

t.baird@commcare.ca                                                 j.scott@commcare.ca

Community Care Northumberland (CCN) is a multi-service community support organization in Northumberland County. Through the creation, coordination and delivery of nutrition, transportation, wellness, in-home and hospice services, CCN improves the health and wellbeing of our clients. Our programs and services improve the quality of life of seniors, adults with disabilities, those recovering from illness or injury, and hospice clients and their loved ones and caregivers, allowing them to remain in their own homes and communities. www.commcare.ca

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Northumberland County, ON – Feb. 26, 2024 – In celebration of Nutrition Month and March for Meals and just in time for the Easter holiday, Community Care Northumberland (CCN) is excited to announce the release of Easter cookie boxes in support of its Meals on Wheels program.

Each box contains 5 individually wrapped, beautifully decorated Easter cookies from Roda’s Kitchen, priced at $20.00 to support CCN’s Meals on Wheels program. This initiative provides essential frozen and hot meal deliveries to clients throughout Northumberland County. Of each $20.00 cookie box sold, $8.00 will directly support the Meals on Wheels program.

March marks National Nutrition Month and the annual March for Meals Month, pivotal moments for CCN to advocate for the significance of its Meals on Wheels program within the region. CCN dutifully delivers approximately 3,000 meals monthly to residents in Northumberland.

In addition to offering these delightful cookies, local Mayors, volunteers, and other community members will join CCN for the 27th anniversary of March for Meals this year, demonstrating their support by delivering meals as ‘Community Champions’ to our clients.

“The cookie fundraiser and March for Meals initiative are essential components in meeting the nutritional requirements of our clients and community, simultaneously amplifying awareness about this invaluable program,” said Trish Baird, Chief Executive Officer of Community Care Northumberland.

We express our gratitude to everyone for their unwavering support!

Order Info:

Price Per Box: $20

Orders to be place: March 1-March 18^th , 2024

Pickup from Local CCN Offices in Brighton, Campbellford, or Cobourg: March 27^th or 28^th

About CCN’s Meals on Wheels Program

Community Care Northumberland’s Meals on Wheels program delivers healthy and affordable meal options to clients throughout Northumberland County. People can choose to receive hot meals, which are prepared locally and delivered several times per week at the noon hour, and/or frozen meals, which are easy to prepare and cater to several diet types. All meals are delivered by CCN volunteers or staff members right to the client’s door. In 2022-2023, our Meals on Wheels program delivered 40,421 meals to 636 clients in the county.

Program Information

Sheri Birney, Manager of Nutrition

Community Care Northumberland

1-866-514-5774 / 905-372-7356 ext. 134

s.birney@commcare.ca

Media Information

Trish Baird

Chief Executive Officer

Community Care Northumberland

1-866-514-5774

t.baird@commcare.ca

Joel Scott

Director, Donor Relations & Communications

Community Care Northumberland

1-905-376-1625

j.scott@commcare.ca

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Northumberland County, ON – November 1, 2023 – For the seventh consecutive year, Community Care Northumberland (CCN) will support seniors throughout Northumberland County this holiday season through the organization’s Adopt a Grandparent program.

This program spreads joy by surprising seniors who may be experiencing isolation or loneliness with meaningful gifts during the holiday season.

Trish Baird, Chief Executive Officer for Community Care Northumberland, comments, “Adopt a Grandparent has shown us what coming together as a community can be all about and how nice it is to give back: in the true holiday spirit, our community unites each year, bringing some happiness, joy and connections to those who need it most.”

Hear what our Adopted Grandparents have to say:

• “Thank you so much for the beautiful gift. It made my day! I really appreciate it.”
• “I look forward to this gift every year. It all helps so much!”
• “This gift just brightened my day!”

This year, members of the community who are interested in adopting a grandparent can do so by calling Community Care Northumberland at 1-866-514-5774 or by emailing wellness@commcare.ca to be matched with a senior. Purchased gifts may be dropped off at a local office to be delivered to our “Grandparents” by our volunteers the week before Christmas. Community Care Northumberland asks that all unwrapped gifts (gift bags or baskets are ok) be dropped off at a local office on or before December 8th. Individuals may also “Adopt a Grandparent” by donating to this program and allowing Community Care Northumberland staff to complete the shopping.

We kindly ask participants to refrain from including homemade baked goods. We also ask that you include washing instructions for any handmade items, such as scarves or mittens. Other gift suggestions include gift cards for local stores or gift certificates for Community Care Northumberland programs, such as Meals on Wheels or Transportation.

Program Information
Patti Aitken
Manager of Wellness Services
Community Care Northumberland
1-866-514-5774/905-372-7356 ext. 104
wellness@commcare.ca

Media Information
Trish Baird
Chief Executive Officer
Community Care Northumberland
1-866-514-5774
t.baird@commcare.ca

Joel Scott
Director, Donor Relations and Communications
Community Care Northumberland
905-376-1625 / 905-885-0466
j.scott@commcare.ca

Community Care Northumberland (CCN) is a multi-service community support organization in Northumberland County. Through the creation, coordination and delivery of nutrition, transportation, wellness, in-home and hospice services, CCN improves the health and wellbeing of our clients. Our programs and services improve the quality of life of seniors, adults with disabilities, those recovering from illness or injury, and hospice clients and their loved ones and caregivers, allowing them to remain in their own homes and communities.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Northumberland County, ON – July 20, 2023

The non-profit organization celebrates its 35^th anniversary this August 22nd, 2023

For over three and a half decades Community Care Northumberland (CCN) has been providing essential services and programs to Northumberland County residents. With the amalgamation of five local agencies (Brighton, Campbellford, Cobourg, Colborne, and Port Hope), CCN was formed to provide community support services to give people the opportunity to live well, at home with the assistance of screened and trained volunteers.

In 2010 another integration was successfully facilitated with two local organizations (Hospice Northumberland Lakeshore and Palliative Care Campbellford) and CCN began offering hospice services, to complement community support services being provided. In 2017 the Palliative Care Community Team was established with clinical navigation, supportive care and grief and bereavement services added to visiting hospice services. Later that year, approval was given to build the Northumberland Hospice Care Centre, led by CCN. By September of 2020 the first residents were admitted to Ed’s House for end-of-life palliative care. Ed’s House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre currently has six resident suites and has four ‘roughed-in’ suites for future expansion.

A new program was also formed in 2020, when CCN partnered with the Ontario Health Teams of Northumberland (OHT-N) and launched WrapAround for Older Adults. This program matches trained peer support facilitators with older adults, supporting those experiencing persistent complex needs and conditions and their caregivers.

In the past year, CCN has completed 32,000 essential drives for clients in our community, provided 15,398 social and safety calls, and delivered 40,421 nutritious meals. Hospice volunteers and staff supported 531 clients in the community and over 148 residents and their families at Ed’s House. CCN’s Brokered Worker program assisted almost 500 home help and maintenance clients. The WrapAround program has had six successful participants transition out of the program and currently has six active participants with ten more ready to be matched with volunteer facilitators.

With an aging population in Northumberland County and an increased desire for individuals to stay in their homes longer, CCN’s service needs are increasing. In the past year (April 2022-March 2023), Community Care Northumberland has received a total of 362 new referrals for programs and services with 72% of these requests from individuals aged 65 and older.

To support these needs, CCN is calling for individuals who have time to give to their community. For as little as one (1) hour per week, you can make an impact in your community.

“We know at Community Care Northumberland (CCN), that we couldn’t deliver our programs and services without our volunteers. Volunteering also provides a great opportunity to give back to your community while meeting new friends and learning new skills. Connect with me to check out our website or to learn about a volunteer opportunity best suited for you,” comments CCN’s Colleen Williams, Volunteer Recruitment Coordinator.

Current volunteer needs:

• Friendly Visitors in Trent Hills, Brighton, and Cobourg
• Meals on Wheels in Trent Hills, Brighton and Port Hope
• Transportation Drivers in Trent Hills and Brighton
• Hospice volunteers county wide
• WrapAround Facilitators county wide

Please email Colleen Williams at c.williams@commcare.ca , call at 905-375-7356, or visit CCN’s website and fill out an online application at www.commcare.ca

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Media Information

Trish Baird                                                                     Joel Scott

Chief Executive Officer                                                 Donor Relations and Communications

Community Care Northumberland                            Community Care Northumberland

1-866-514-5774                                                           1-905-375-5628

t.baird@commcare.ca                                                  j.scott@commcare.ca

Community Care Northumberland (CCN) is a multi-service community support organization in

Northumberland County. Through the creation, coordination, and delivery of nutrition,

transportation, wellness, in-home and hospice services, CCN improves the health and wellbeing

of our clients. Our programs and services improve the quality of life of seniors, adults with

disabilities, those recovering from illness or injury, and hospice clients and their loved ones and

caregivers, allowing them to remain in their own homes and communities. www.commcare.ca

Northumberland, ON – Monday, June 26, 2023 – Earlier this afternoon, local MPP David Piccini met with the team at Community Care Northumberland (CCN) at the Timber House Resort (Brighton) to offer congratulations and support for essential funding from the Ontario Trillium Foundation. Community Care Northumberland is grateful to receive a $99,000 grant from the Resilient Communities Fund from the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF).

“This investment by the Ontario Trillium Foundation is great news for many in our community,” said David Piccini, MPP for Northumberland-Peterborough-South. “There are about 5000 residents of Northumberland that use Community Care Northumberland’s programs and services everyday, so this grant will impact many in our community who will benefit from these services.”

This grant will be used to implement a new strategic plan, purchase IT equipment, enable additional staff and volunteer training and support new volunteer recruitment strategies and tools.

“The impact of this Ontario Trillium Foundation grant cannot be overstated,” said Trish Baird, CEO of CCN. “This grant has allowed us to continue to support essential service needs in our community, including Transportation, Meals on Wheels, Wellness, Home Help and Hospice Services to individuals and families in Northumberland County. We also want to congratulate the Ontario Trillium Foundation on 40 years of granting and building healthy and vibrant communities across the province.”

CCN is committed to improving the health and wellbeing of our community through the creation, coordination and delivery of relevant community-based programs and services. If you wish to enquire about our programs and services, please visit our website at: www.commcare.ca

The Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF), an agency of the Government of Ontario, and one of Canada’s leading granting foundations celebrates 40 years of grant-making in Ontario and making a lasting impact in communities. Last year, OTF invested over $110M into 1,022 community projects and partnerships. Visit otf.ca to learn more.

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Media Information

Trish Baird                                                                        Joel Scott

Chief Executive Officer                                                  Director, Donor Relations and Communications

Community Care Northumberland                             Community Care Northumberland

1-866-514-5774                                                                1-905-376-1625

t.baird@commcare.ca                                                    j.scott@commcare.ca

Community Care Northumberland (CCN) is a multi-service community support organization in Northumberland County. Through the creation, coordination and delivery of nutrition, transportation, wellness, in-home and hospice services, CCN improves the health and wellbeing of our clients. Our programs and services improve the quality of life of seniors, adults with disabilities, those recovering from illness or injury, and hospice clients and their loved ones and caregivers, allowing them to remain in their own homes and communities. www.commcare.ca

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  Northumberland County, ON – April 17, 2023 – Community Care Northumberland (CCN) is thrilled to announce the success of its Easter Cookies fundraiser. Together in partnership with Roda’s Kitchen, our community and generous donors, CCN Easter Cookies raised enough funds to provide 1000 meals for CCN’s Meals on Wheels. A record-setting number of cookies were sold, with over 750 boxes of Easter Cookies purchased by cookie lovers in Northumberland!

“We are extremely grateful to our community, cookie lovers, staff, volunteers, and Lucy at Roda’s Kitchen for their tremendous support in making this year’s Easter Cookies fundraiser a resounding success,” said Trish Baird, CEO of CCN. “With their help, we were able to sell over 750 boxes of cookies, funding nearly 1000 meals for Meals on Wheels.”

In addition to the overwhelming support from the community, CCN received a last-minute donation from Lynn Hardy of RBC Dominion Securities, helping them reach their goal of delivering 1000 meals to those in need.

Meals on Wheels is a vital program offered by CCN that provides hot and frozen, nutritious meals to seniors and adults with disabilities who are unable to cook for themselves due to various reasons. The funds raised through the Easter Cookies fundraiser will directly benefit this program, ensuring that vulnerable individuals in the community have access to nutritious meals.

“We would like to express our deepest gratitude to the Northumberland community at large for the incredible support, and to Lucy at Roda’s Kitchen for her incredible cookie craftsmanship and support of Meals on Wheels,” added Sheri Birney, CCN Manager of Nutrition Services. “We are also thankful to our dedicated staff and volunteers who worked tirelessly to make this fundraiser a success. Together, we have made a meaningful impact on the lives of those in need in our community.”

CCN is already looking forward to next year’s Easter Cookies fundraiser and the continued support from the community.

Program Information for Meals on Wheels:

Sheri Birney

CCN Manager of Nutrition Services

Ph 905-372-7356

s.birney@commcare.ca

Media Information

Trish Baird                                                        Joel Scott

Chief Executive Officer                                       Director, Donor Relations and Communications

Community Care Northumberland                  Community Care Northumberland

1-866-514-5774                                                1-905-375-5628

t.baird@commcare.ca                                        j.scott@commcare.ca

Northumberland County, ON – March 20, 2022 – We are pleased to announce that Community Care Northumberland (CCN) is organizing a Volunteer Fair for all local agencies and services within Northumberland County. COVID-19 has had an impact on volunteer recruitment, so it is more important than ever to give back by volunteering.

The fair will take place on March 30^th from 1-5 pm at St. John’s United Church in Campbellford, where all Volunteer-Based Organizations are invited.

Our community relies on thousands of volunteers across Northumberland County who assist with program delivery, office administration, special events and more. Volunteers are a valued and vital part of local community organizations.

“We know at Community Care Northumberland (CCN) that we couldn’t deliver our programs and services without our volunteers. Volunteering also provides a great opportunity to give back to your community while meeting new friends and learning new skills. With this fair, you will have the opportunity to meet and learn about other volunteer-based organizations and choose the time commitment, location, and volunteer opportunity best suited for you,” comments CCN’s Colleen Williams, Volunteer Recruitment Coordinator.

If interested in having a table, please submit the form and payment to Community Care Northumberland, attention Colleen Williams at c.williams@commcare.ca or volunteer@commcare.ca

Applications are being accepted until March 24^th. Download the Application Form at https://commcare.ca/volunteer/. Tables will be reserved on a first come, first served basis.

Media Information

Trish Baird                                                        Joel Scott

Chief Executive Officer                                      Director, Donor Relations and Communications

Community Care Northumberland                 Community Care Northumberland

1-866-514-5774                                                1-905-375-5628

t.baird@commcare.ca                                        j.scott@commcare.ca

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Northumberland County, ON – March 6, 2023 – In honour of Nutrition Month and March for Meals and just in time for the Easter holiday, Community Care Northumberland (CCN) is once again selling Easter-themed cookie boxes in support of its Meals on Wheels program.

Each box contained 5 individually wrapped, beautifully decorated Easter cookies from Roda’s Kitchen sold for $20.00 to support CCN’s Meals on Wheels program.  This program offers frozen and hot meal delivery to clients throughout Northumberland County. From each $20.00 cookie box sold, $9.00 will support the Meals on Wheels program.

March is National Nutrition Month and the annual March for Meals Month and is a key time for CCN to raise awareness in Northumberland about the importance of our Meals on Wheels program. CCN delivers over 3,000 meals a month to residents in Northumberland.

On top of selling cookies, local Mayors, volunteers, and others from the community will join CCN for the 26^th anniversary of March for Meals this year, delivering meals with these ‘Community Champions’ to our clients.

“The cookie fundraiser and March for Meals help to further support the nutrition needs of our clients and community members, and raise awareness about this important program,” said Trish Baird, Chief Executive Officer of Community Care Northumberland.

We thank everyone for their continued support!

Order Info:

Price Per Box: $20

Order by: March 30^th

Pickup from Local CCN Offices in Brighton, Campbellford or Cobourg: April 5/6

Order through: www.commcare.ca or https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/community-care-northumberland/events/community-care-easter-cookies-for-meals-on-wheels-2023/

Media Information

Trish Baird                                                                   Joel Scott

Chief Executive Officer                                             Director, Donor Relations/Communications

Community Care Northumberland                        Community Care Northumberland

1-866-514-5774                                                          905-376-1625/905-885-0466

t.baird@commcare.ca                                              j.scott@commcare.ca

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Northumberland County, ON – March 1, 2023 – Each year, Meals on Wheels providers across Ontario participate in March for Meals, an annual campaign to increase awareness and community engagement during March, which is National Nutrition Month, where we highlight CCN as one of the local providers of Meals on Wheels from across North America.

During Community Champions Week, Community Care Northumberland’s (CCN’s) Meals on Wheels program welcomes local mayors, elected officials, local celebrities, and other prominent community figures in creative ways to deliver meals, speak out for seniors and people with disabilities and raise awareness for the power of Meals on Wheels.

This year, Community Champions Week will be celebrated for Meals on Wheels throughout Northumberland Monday, March 27^th – Friday March 31^st.

Our goal with this initiative is to bring attention to CCN’s Meals on Wheels program, the impact it has in our community, and to invite volunteers to help deliver meals within the community.

As part of the March for Meals initiative, we are launching our Community Care Easter Cookies (for $20) from Roda’s Kitchen, raising funds for Meals on Wheels. The cookie fundraiser will kick off on Monday, March 6^th, with orders being taken until March 30^th and pickup from local CCN offices in Campbellford, Cobourg and Brighton April 5-6. Orders can be made at www.commcare.ca

or https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/community-care-northumberland/events/community-care-easter-cookies-for-meals-on-wheels-2023/.

Meals on Wheels promotes health and independence by providing nutritious and affordable meals to: Seniors living alone, adults with disabilities who are unable to shop for groceries or cook for themselves, and those being discharged from an area hospital with limited/no help available during their recovery.

Last year over 500 Northumberland residents received more than 30,000 meals.

Program Information
Sheri Birney
Manager of Nutrition
Community Care Northumberland
1-866-514-5774/905-372-7356 ext. 134
s.birney@commcare.ca

Media Information

Trish Baird                                                                          Joel Scott

Chief Executive Officer                                        Director, Donor Relations & Communications

Community Care Northumberland                                   Community Care Northumberland

1-866-514-5774                                                                905-376-1625/905-885-0466

t.baird@commcare.ca                                                        j.scott@commcare.ca

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 23rd, 2022

Community Care Northumberland is pleased to announce the 4th annual “Handbags for Hospice” in support of Ed’s House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre on Thursday April 20, 2023 to be held at the Cobourg Lions Community Centre.  Tickets are $75.00 and will be available as of this Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at 10 a.m. on www.edshouse.northumberlandhospice.ca.

Handbags for Hospice event brings the community together for an exciting evening of entertainment, our signature drink, hors d’oeuvres, dessert, the chance to bid on a wide selection of handbags and experiences and a fun night out with friends!

This night of fun, fashion and friends has become a signature event for women of Northumberland.

The 4^th Annual Handbags for Hospice event welcomes back York Bell-Smith (morning personality of Classic Rock 107.9 FM) as the Emcee of the evening, along with Scott MacCoubrey (owner of MacCoubrey Funeral Home).

“The Ed’s House Special Events Committee is excited to be once again planning our Signature Event, Handbags for Hospice”, said Nancy Oliver Chair of the Committee. “The April 20th evening will offer a large assortment of handbags and other auction items to bid on as well as live auction attractions which will include the All Season and the Family Fun Packages! We will be selling our popular Platinum Ticket to win a marquis prize everyone will love or the Treasure Chest filled with lots of appealing items. We hope you will join us in supporting Ed’s House!”

The community has once again been so generous with its support with sponsorships and donating items. Once again, our Signature Sponsor for the evening is Tony Pulla of Re-Max Lakeshore Realty, and our Pearl Sponsor is Jacqueline Pennington of Re/Max Hallmark. Sponsorships are still available and if interested please contact Donor Relations at 905-885-0466.  

Proceeds from this event will support resident care at Ed’s House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre located at 1301 Ontario Street, just north of the highway in Hamilton Township.

“I am proud to say that this event has become a signature event in our area. Every year we are challenged with raising more than a million dollars to support the operation of Ed’s House. As one of our biggest fundraisers of the year, much needed funds are brought forth through this event thanks to the efforts of the Special Events Committee and the tremendous support of the community. We look forward to another fun evening supporting the important work that Ed’s House does for our community,” says Trish Baird, Chief Executive Officer, Community Care Northumberland.

You can get your tickets this Wednesday, January 25, starting at 10 am.  Tables of 8 are available.

Event Summary:

Title: 4^th Annual Handbags for Hospice

Date: Thursday, April 20, 2023

Location: Cobourg Lions Community Centre, 157 Elgin St. E., Cobourg, ON

Time: Doors open at 6:00 p.m. and the evening begins at 7 p.m.

Ticket Price: $75.00 per ticket

Tickets available: As of Wednesday, January 25, 2023

Buy Tickets Online: www.edshouse.northumberlandhospice.ca

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Media Information

Trish Baird                                                                  Joel Scott

Chief Executive Officer                                             Director, Donor Relations/Comm.

Community Care Northumberland                        Community Care Northumberland

1-705-653-0955                                                           1-905-376-1625

t.baird@commcare.ca                                               j.scott@commcare.ca

Community Care Northumberland (CCN) is a multi-service community support organization in

Northumberland County. Through the creation, coordination, and delivery of nutrition,

transportation, wellness, in-home and hospice services, CCN improves the health and wellbeing

of our clients. Our programs and services improve the quality of life of seniors, adults with

disabilities, those recovering from illness or injury, and hospice clients and their loved ones and

caregivers, allowing them to remain in their own homes and communities. www.commcare.ca

Ed’s House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre is a hospice centre in Hamilton Township that opened in the fall of 2020.  The Centre provides a comfortable setting to receive palliative support from early family engagement and beyond at no cost to hospice clients and their families. An integral service of Community Care Northumberland, Ed’s House acts as a centralized ‘hub’ for CCN’s interdisciplinary hospice services team by providing caregiver support, palliative outreach and education, health system navigation and grief and bereavement support in addition to resident hospice care. www.edshouse.northumberlandhospice.ca

Northumberland County, ON – November 1, 2022 – For the sixth consecutive year, Community Care Northumberland will support seniors throughout the county this holiday season through the organization’s Adopt a Grandparent program.

This program spreads joy by surprising seniors who may be experiencing isolation or loneliness with meaningful gifts during the holiday season. 

Trish Baird, Chief Executive Officer for Community Care Northumberland comments, “Adopt a Grandparent has shown us what coming together as a community can be all about and how nice it is to give back: in true holiday spirit, our community unites each year, giving to those that need it most. We hope that the 6^th year of the program is even more successful than ever!”

This year, members of the community who are interested in adopting a grandparent can do so by calling CCN at 1-866-514-5774 or by emailing wellness@commcare.ca to be matched with a senior. Purchased gifts, may be dropped off at a local office to be delivered to our “Grandparents” by our volunteers the week before Christmas.  Community Care Northumberland asks that all unwrapped gifts (gift bags or baskets are ok) be dropped off to a local office on or before December 9^th.  Individuals may also “Adopt a Grandparent” by donating to this program and allowing Community Care Northumberland staff to complete the shopping.

For this year’s program, we kindly ask participants to refrain from including homemade baked goods.  We ask that you include washing instructions for any handmade items, such as scarves or mittens.  Other gift suggestions include gift cards for local stores or gift certificates for Community Care Northumberland programs, such as Meals on Wheels or Transportation.

Program Information

Patti Aitken

Manager of Wellness Services

Community Care Northumberland

1-866-514-5774/905-372-7356 ext. 104

wellness@commcare.ca

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Trish Baird                                                       Joel Scott

Chief Executive Officer                                    Director, Donor Relations and Communications

Community Care Northumberland                Community Care Northumberland

1-866-514-5774                                              905-376-1625/905-885-0466

t.baird@commcare.ca                                     j.scott@commcare.ca

‘Community Impact Investment Funding’ will support ‘Seniors at Home’ and ‘Stretcher Transfer Services’

Northumberland County, ON – October 3, 2022 – Community Care Northumberland (CCN) is thankful to have funding from the Northumberland United Way’s “Community Impact Investment Funding”, supporting our most vulnerable seniors in our community with CCN’s ‘Supporting Seniors at Home‘ and ‘Stretcher Transfer’ services.

This will help support our Home at Last (HAL) program, while at the same time provide subsidy to clients that need additional help to use other CCN services such as Meals on Wheels, Wellness and Transportation. This investment funding also helps CCN launch its own Stretcher Service (by retro fitting CCN vans), and helping to fill a gap in services, while minimizing the cost to Northumberland residents.

The goal and reasoning for the Stretcher Service is to provide a dignified mode of transportation, with the hope of lessening the wait time for transport, including transportation to Ed’s House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre.

Trish Baird, CEO of CNN comments, “Our goal is to grow the stretcher service to lessen wait times and family burden, while at the same time, help individuals in Northumberland County receive this service in a responsive, reliable, and affordable manner.”

Furthermore, when combined with CCN’s Home at Last (HAL) program, Heather Marriot, CCN Manager of In-Home Services explains, “The new service will provide a much needed local and affordable ‘Stretcher Service’ for Northumberland residents.  This major cost savings for our ‘Home at Last’ program will allow us to service more hospital patients transitioning home safely and in a timely manner.”  

A huge thank you goes to Northumberland United Way for helping get this vital service off the ground and supporting older adults in our community through CCN’s In-Home Services. Maggie Darling, Acting Director of the NUW comments, “Community Care Northumberland is a valued community partner of United Way, and we’re grateful to be able to support essential services including Transportation, Meals on Wheels, Wellness, Home Help and Hospice Services to individuals and families in Northumberland County. As organizations, we’re continuing to listen to the needs of our community, and this year the Stretcher Transfer program was created to fill an existing gap in services. This will help to transfer individuals to and from the hospital and long-term care facilities and Ed’s House at a more affordable rate.”  

Bobby-Jo Preston, Community Care Northumberland Manager of Transportation, adds, “We are very pleased to announce the ‘Stretcher Service’ that will be provided through our Transportation Department,” stating, “It was so nice to hear from a family and client on their recent experience – they were very appreciative of the service and care that they received, from making their first call to the moment they arrived at their location.”

For further information, please feel free to contact CCN at 1-866-514-5774,

CCN Home at Last at 1-866-991-7497 or CCN Transportation at 1-866-768-7778.

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Trish Baird                                                        Joel Scott

Chief Executive Officer                                     Director, Donor Relations and Communications

Community Care Northumberland                Community Care Northumberland

1-866-514-5774                                              1-905-376-1625

t.baird@commcare.ca                                      j.scott@commcare.ca

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  Northumberland County, ON – September 6, 2022 – Community Care Northumberland (CCN) is excited to welcome Joel Scott as the new Director of Donor Relations and Communications. This comes after our announcement in July (2022) that Lynda Kay had decided to retire from her role as Director of Donor Relations and Communications for CCN and Ed’s House Foundation as of this October. 

Joel is excited about his new role, “There’s a bunch of superheroes within this organization doing such incredible work. I’m looking forward to joining this team, sharing all of the stories and work CCN does, and building on the legacy that Lynda and the CCN team have built.”

Stepping into Lynda Kay’s role is a responsibility Joel understands well, “Lynda has spent 30 years creating a path of goodwill and fundraising infrastructure in our community with a selflessness that is rare.  To me it’s about stewardship. It’s about sharing with the community what has been created and building, growing, and developing everything that CCN and Ed’s House mean to our community”. 

Joel grew up in Cobourg as a child and moved back here in 2002 with his family to help launch STAR 93.3 radio. You may know him from waking up with his morning radio show at, “Ugh O’clock in the morning” for the better part of 15 years. He’s also been an active member in our community as a volunteer, coach, event host, Emcee for our 2022 Handbags for Hospice event, and as a licensed mortgage agent.

Trish Baird, CEO of Community Care Northumberland believes Joel is the right fit for the CCN team,

“We are excited for Joel to join the CCN team.  With his connections to the Northumberland community, friendly demeanor, and passion for helping others we know he will be a great asset. Joel has large shoes to fill but I know he is up for the challenge of continuing the legacy of Lynda Kay and her commitment to the charitable efforts of CCN.”

Joel will join CCN on September 19^th where he can contacted at 905-885-0466 or j.scott@commcare.ca.

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Trish Baird                                                        Lynda Kay

Chief Executive Officer                                       Director, Donor Relations and Communications

Community Care Northumberland                  Community Care Northumberland

1-866-514-5774                                                1-905-375-5628

t.baird@commcare.ca                                        l.kay@commcare.ca

July 5, 2022 – Community Care Northumberland (CCN) is announcing an upcoming retirement from Community Care Northumberland.  After thoughtful consideration, Lynda Kay has decided to retire from her role as Director of Donor Relations and Communications for CCN and Ed’s House Foundation as of this October. 

Lynda joined CCN as a volunteer on the Ed’s House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre’s Capital Campaign Committee during the initial stages of raising money to build.  This was shortly after her retirement as CEO of the United Way after a long 28-year career. 

Trish Baird, CEO of Community Care Northumberland comments, “Lynda has been instrumental in the success of our fundraising campaigns over the last 4 years.  Not only did she and her team of staff and volunteers raise over $10 million dollars in under 2 years for the building of Ed’s House, this past year she has helped raise over $1 million dollars through CCN fundraising and Ed’s House campaign pledges.  A true testament to someone who is connected to the community and committed to the charitable efforts of CCN.  We will all miss Lynda, and her positive attitude and enthusiasm.”

Sherry Gibson, Director, Hospice Services at Ed’s House adds, “Congratulations to Lynda on her decision to retire; I know it was a tough one to make.  Her phone will start ringing with more opportunities as the word gets out, she is a freer person! I was fortunate to learn from Lynda during the capital campaign and beyond, and we have had some thought-provoking conversations. I will miss Lynda’s presence but look forward to her continued contributions to make Northumberland County the best place to live and work.”

Leiann Peart, Director, Client Services at CCN comments, “So well deserved. Lynda really has been, and still is, such an asset to CCN and to all of us who have been fortunate to work with and learn from her!  It’s a long way until October but Lynda will be very much missed by all of us when she goes.  It just won’t be the same without her!”

Lynda Kay comments, “It was a tough decision to make to retire from CCN as I have enjoyed working with the staff, volunteers, and the community.  I admire all the tremendous work that CCN does to support individuals in our community.  CCN is an amazing organization!”

Lynda was born in England and is a graduate of Queen’s University, starting out in the music business, before moving to Cobourg 40 years ago. Lynda quickly got involved in our community, going on become the CEO of Northumberland United Way for nearly 30 years, where she spearheaded the ‘Day of Caring’, and ‘Backpacks for Kids’, and ‘Northumberland Food for All’.

Just over 20 years ago, Lynda was involved in a group that started the Cobourg Civic Awards, as she really loves all things community and thought this was a great way to recognize all that volunteers do to give back to this area.

In January of 2018, Lynda accepted the new role at CCN as the Director of the Donor Relations and Communications team and has been building that Department since then. 

When asked what woman inspires her most, she says, “The Queen…for her true commitment to service to her country – until she leaves this earth.”

Lynda will be with CCN until October (2022) as we recruit for her replacement.  This job is now posted under the career section of our website at: Careers – Community Care Northumberland (commcare.ca).

Please join us in thanking Lynda for her contributions to CCN and wish her all the best as she keeps busy during retirement.

You can contact Lynda Kay, Director, Donor Relations & Communications at 905-885-0466, or l.kay@commcare.ca.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 8^th, 2022

Northumberland County, ON – Community Care Northumberland (CCN) is once again participating in the ‘Great Canadian Giving Challenge’.

Every dollar donated online to CCN during the month of June earns us a chance to win the $20,000 grand prize from Canada Helps.

Trish Baird, CEO of CCN said, “We know the need in our community is great when it comes the core services offered by Community Care Northumberland. When we dream about what a $20,000 prize would allow us to do to further to support the residents of Northumberland County, we think about how many more people in our community we could reach with your support.”

An example of where funds raised go towards is our Meals on Wheels program: for less than $50, you can provide a resident of Northumberland with 7 meals, ensuring their nutritional needs are met (Hot Meals: 7 meals X $7.00 per meal = $49.00/Frozen Meals: 7 entrees X $6.00 per entrée = $42.00).

This month, every $1 you donate is a chance for CCN to WIN $20,000 during the Great Canadian Giving Challenge. So, the more you donate, the greater the chance CCN wins the grand prize and continues to support the needs of our community.

Donations can be made through www.canadahelps.org and more information on CCN’s core programs can be found at www.commcare.ca. The deadline to submit donations is June 30^th.

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Trish Baird                                                       Lynda Kay

Chief Executive Officer                                  Director, Donor Relations and Communications

Community Care Northumberland             Community Care Northumberland

1-866-514-5774                                              1-905-375-5628

t.baird@commcare.ca                                   l.kay@commcare.ca

Community Care Northumberland (CCN) is a multi-service community support organization in Northumberland County. Through the creation, coordination and delivery of nutrition, transportation, wellness, in-home and hospice services, CCN improves the health and wellbeing of our clients. Our programs and services improve the quality of life of seniors, adults with disabilities, those recovering from illness or injury, and hospice clients and their loved ones and caregivers, allowing them to remain in their own homes and communities. www.commcare.ca

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 5^th, 2022

Northumberland County, ON – Community Care Northumberland (CCN) is currently accepting applications from individuals interested in joining our Board of Directors and Committees of the Board. Community Care Northumberland is seeking community members who have a strong commitment to improving and supporting the health and wellbeing of seniors, adults with disabilities and hospice clients and their families in Northumberland County. CCN’s Board is a group of community members with diverse skillsets and expertise who volunteer by overseeing the governance and stewardship of the organization.

In keeping with CCN’s strategic plan the Board will be focusing its efforts on the following:

• Actively participating in the Ontario Health Team-Northumberland, working together to improve individuals experience with local health and social services
• Ensuring financial sustainability of community programs and Ed’s House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre
• Launching a new strategic plan

The Nominating Committee is looking to recruit potential candidates with the following skill sets:

• Legal Expertise
• Fundraising Expertise
• Health Care Administration/Policy Development
• Government and Governmental Relations

The time commitment for Board and Committee members is approximately four (4) to six (6) hours per month. The Board meets monthly, and Committees meet approximately every two (2) months, both with the potential for additional ad hoc meetings if required. Board members serve for a period of three years with the possibility of extension. Committee member appointments are reviewed annually.  Board and Committee members from all areas of the County geography are encouraged as meetings rotate to different Northumberland communities and are offered virtually.  These are volunteer positions without financial compensation.

Interested candidates should request an application package from CCN’s Administration Office by contacting Tina Stephens, Executive Assistant at 1-866-514-5774 or by email at t.stephens@commcare.ca.

You can also access this information on our website under the ‘Board’ tab at www.commcare.ca/board.html

The deadline to submit an application is May 22^nd, 2022.

Thank you for supporting CCN!

The Easter cookie fundraiser is now closed. Thank you for those who got your orders in and for supporting Meals on Wheels! And thank you to Lucy from Roda’s Kitchen for these beautiful Easter cookies!

Supporting Meals on Wheels is Sweet: Easter Cookie Fundraiser Raises over $3000 to Benefit CCN’s Meals on Wheels program

In honour of March for Meals and just in time for the Easter holiday, Community Care Northumberland sold 451 boxes of Easter-themed cookie boxes in support of its Meals on Wheels program, raising a total of $3,157!

Each box contained 7 individually wrapped, beautifully decorated Easter cookies from Roda’s Kitchen sold for $20.00 to support CCN’s Meals on Wheels program.  This program offers frozen and hot meal delivery to clients throughout Northumberland County. From each $20.00 cookie box sold, $7.00 supported the Meals on Wheels program.

March which was National Nutrition Month and the annual March for Meals Month, is a key time for CCN to raise awareness in Northumberland about the importance of our Meals on Wheels program. CCN delivers over 3,000 meals a month to residents in Northumberland.

On top of selling cookies, local Mayors, volunteers, and others from the community joined CCN for the 25^th anniversary of March for Meals this year, delivering meals with these ‘Community Champions’ to our clients.

“The cookie fundraiser and March for Meals help to further support the nutrition needs of our clients and community members, and raise awareness about this important program,” said Trish Baird, Chief Executive Officer of Community Care Northumberland.

We thank everyone for their continued support!

About CCN’s Meals on Wheels Program

Community Care Northumberland’s Meals on Wheels program delivers healthy and affordable meal options to clients throughout Northumberland County. People can choose to receive hot meals, which are prepared locally and delivered several times per week at the noon hour, and/or frozen meals, which are easy to prepare and cater to several diet types. All meals are delivered by CCN volunteers or staff members right to the client’s door. In 2021-2022, our Meals on Wheels program delivered 41,329 meals to 900 clients in the county.

Caring for our Community Campaign raises $157,130!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 3, 2022

Northumberland County, ON – Community Care Northumberland (CCN) Caring for our Community Campaign has been a great success.

What’s more, we have more than made our match with our ‘Caring for our Community’ Campaign!

Our goal was to raise $125,000 but with your help, we wrapped up our campaign far exceeding that goal by more than $30,000, for a total of $157,130!!!

The campaign began on Giving Tuesday and was the perfect opportunity to help raise awareness not only about CCN’s services, but CCN’s wonderful volunteers, that help us to continue giving across Northumberland every day.

“A heartfelt thank you also to the generous anonymous donor that stepped forward to match dollar for dollar, up to $50,000, that helped double your impact!” Trish Baird, CEO from Community Care Northumberland.

This matching gift inspired others to give in support of the vital programs and services provided by CCN to assist our clients throughout Northumberland County and helped us more than achieve our goal of $125,000.

We recently wrapped up this campaign and want to extend a BIG thank you to all that contributed.

You can always donate by calling 1-855-473-8875 or by going online at https://commcare.ca/donate/.