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We’d like to extend our gratitude to Community Foundation of Campbellford/Seymour and Northumberland for their support through the Job Opportunity for Youth (JOY) grant, which allowed us to hire Charlotte Patterson as a Summer Program Facilitator for ten weeks this summer! With this support, Charlotte helped facilitate meaningful programs ...

It is hard to believe that I have now been with Community Health Centres of Northumberland (CHCN) for 8 months. It has been both a rewarding and challenging journey, and I continue to be inspired every day by the passion and impact of our staff, volunteers, Board members, community ...

We are pleased to introduce Bob Biffin as the new Chair of the Board of Directors at Community Health Centres of Northumberland. With a strong commitment to community wellbeing and a passion for supporting accessible, equitable healthcare, Bob brings valuable experience in Information Technology and experience serving on municipal ...

See full event for details The annual “Every Child Matters” Walk will take place in Alderville First Nation on September 30, 2026 in recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. This meaningful community event honours Residential School Survivors, remembers the children who never returned home, and provides ...

September is Hunger Action Month, a time to raise awareness about food insecurity and the ways we can support our neighbours. Across Canada, 1 in 4 people experience food insecurity, and 19% of food bank users report employment as their main source of income, reminding us that hunger can ...

Help Make “Change” Happen at CHCN—Donate Your Old Coins & Bills Today! Do you have foreign coins, bills or currency collecting dust in a drawer, box or cupboard? Have you ever wondered what to do with those leftover coins from your travels? Do you have an old coin collection ...

June 27, 2026 Community Health Centres of Northumberland (CHCN) was proud to welcome community members, partners, and supporters to our Open House and Annual General Meeting on June 23, 2026, at our Port Hope site. The afternoon brought together residents from across Northumberland County to connect, learn, and celebrate ...

CHCN Showcases Innovation and Leadership at 2026 Alliance Conference June 23, 2026 The Community Health Centres of Northumberland (CHCN) recently participated in the Alliance for Healthier Communities 2026 Annual Conference, an event that brought together health system leaders, providers, partners, and community members from across Ontario. The conference serves ...

Community Health Centres of Northumberland receives $123K to expand affordable food access across the region May 21, 2026 The Community Health Centres of Northumberland (CHCN) is set to expand its Community Food Market program thanks to a more than $123,000 investment from the Ontario government through the Ontario Trillium ...

You’re Invited! Join Us for Our Open House & Annual General Meeting — June 23 Come connect with community members, staff, partners, and supporters as we celebrate the past year and look ahead to what’s next for community health in Northumberland! Guests are warmly welcome to bring friends, colleagues, ...