Caring for our Community

January 4, 2023

Happy New Year!

All of us at Community Care Northumberland wish you a Happy New Year and want to thank you again for your continued support and we wish you a

happy, healthy, and prosperous New Year!

Star Employee Donna Rusaw Feeds Stranded Travelers

Donna Feeds over 520 Stranded Travelers over Christmas

Donna Rusaw is not only one of our Meals on Wheels cooks (with her amazing team over at Black Dress Catering), but also the Food Services Coordinator at Ed's House.

We are thankful for Donna everyday and just wanted to take a moment to say a huge thank you for her generosity and kindness in feeding over 500 stranded travelers at the Keeler Centre in Colborne over the Christmas break!

Busloads of people (approximately 6 buses!) and several other vehicles starting pulling off the highway, showing up at the Keeler Centre at midnight on December 23rd when the weather got too treacherous to travel any further. When Donna heard, she packed up any food she had at home and headed there for 7 a.m. Christmas Eve, staying until Christmas day at 3 p.m.!

Donna made a food station on each floor and along with her amazing group of 25 volunteers served over 1000 plus meals!

Rob O'Neil and the team at Food 4 All also showed up with food to help feed the mouths of so many!

Plus Donna mentions she had the cutest little volunteer - a "young fellow" that followed Donna around, cleaning each table with Lysol wipes! Before this young boy left on Christmas Day to make the trek home to Montreal, Donna made sure to fill his tummy with a hot Turkey Christmas dinner!

Her selfless act of goodwill has not gone unnoticed and has touched the hearts of so many.

Thank you, Donna, for being an example of compassion and caring during a time when it was needed the most. We are forever grateful!

Thank you for Adopting a Grandparent

Thank you to everyone that Adopted a Grandparent!

And thank you to all the volunteers that delivered these amazing packages!

Here's just a snapshot of what our clients had to say as they received these beautiful gifts:

“This gift just brightened my day.”

“I look forward to this gift every year. It all helps so much.”

"Thank you for the beautiful gift...it really made my day!"

You have made the difference in the lives of over 120 of our clients, ensuring they had a beautiful Christmas! Thank you again!

Couple Donates their Time on Christmas Day at Ed's House

This generous couple showed us the spirit of giving by cooking up 18 meals for families & residents of Ed’s House on Christmas Day.

With so much gratitude & thanks to Tiffany & Claude Courcelles!

Allen Insurance Donation

Alyssa Loder and Kayleigh McCormack for stopping by Ed's House for a tour and their donation from staff at Allen Insurance! Your support is invaluable!

Picture (left to right): Joel Scott, CCN Director, Donor Relations & Communications, with Allen Insurance Alyssa Loder and Kayleigh McCormack

Christmas Dinner for Meals on Wheels was a Community Effort

Big thank you to all the donors and Donna Rusaw and her team for making Christmas so special for our Meals on Wheels clients!

It certainly was a community effort this year. Turkey donated by Kim & Sam Real Estate, Plum Pudding by Edward Gordon Stevenson & Kendra Stevenson, Cranberries & Gravy by King's Plate Catering and the balance Donna Rusaw and her team at Black Dress Catering. Thank you again to all!

Meals on Wheels Clients receive a Special Surprise

Meals on Wheels clients this Christmas also received a special surprise with their meal delivery: a beautiful, handmade Christmas placemat. Thank you to Lakeshore Quilters Guild for this lovely gesture this holiday season!

Donation to Ed's House from Otto Renz

Thank you to Otto Renz for his very generous donation and also for donating a beautiful ginger bread house to the Ed's House café before Christmas!

This kind of gesture was a great way to bring some cheer and joy to others during the holiday season.

Pictured here with: Sherry Gibson, Director, Hospice Services

Giving Thanks to CCN Transportation

Notes like these mean so much to us! Thank you!

Are you in need of a ride? Community Care Northumberland’s transportation program can help you get where you need to be. Whether you need to attend a medical or dental appointment, or go to a social or recreational activity, we offer affordable and accessible transportation services that can help.

To book a ride, please call 1-866-768-7778.

CCN Staff Door Decorating Contest Winners Announced

We all had so much fun and want to thank our staff who took part in our annual door decorating contest!

There were so many great doors, so we have split it up between the CCN offices and Ed’s House…drum roll please…

For our CCN offices:

#3 to Kaylee in Campbellford for her amazing Wrecking Ball

#2 to Kelly, Colleen and Pam in Cobourg for their super cute Reindeer Stable

#1 to Transportation for the very detailed and funny Grinch in Campbellford

And for Ed’s House:

#3 to Phil for his incredible Charlie Brown Scene

#2 to Megan for her amazing Christmas Sweater

#1 to Donna for her yummy Gingerbread 3D action

Join us in congratulating our staff!

Health Care Professionals Invited

Are you a Health Care Professional? We, along with Central East Regional Cancer Program, invite you to join us on January 11th for this Live Webinar!

To register email a.greer@commcare.ca

OHTN's Strategic Plan

The Ontario Health Team of Northumberland (OHT-N) recently launched their first Strategic Plan, which sets our direction for shaping, together, the future of care and services for Northumberland.

Over the next four years, OHT-N partners will focus on advancing health and well-being priorities for Northumberland including:

Improving access to primary and specialty care and services in our region
Supporting older adults with complex conditions to live and age well at home
Improving access and services for those who have mental health and addiction needs

Read their media release HERE.

View the plan online: HERE.

Exciting CCN Programs & 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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