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MARCH 2020

As we all adjust our lives to stay up to date with COVID-19, and advice from health experts, Green Wood Coalition has decided to change some of our community programming. Green Wood programs that will be cancelled until further notice:

  • Monday Yoga Group

  • Wednesday Community Dinners

  • Thursday Art Hive

Green Wood activity that will continue:

  • Individual in-person support

  • Street outreach

Green Wood can help to connect you to:

  • Food bank and free meals when they are available

  • Hygiene and Harm Reduction supplies

  • Current and up to date information​

“Green Wood is a community, and this is a time when we need to look after one another. We feel community gatherings are not wise at this time, ​but staying in touch is important.” -Caleb Carisse, Green Wood Coalition Board Chair

​Finally, we will postpone IMAGINATE, our Evening of Possibility and one-day social awareness conference that would have taken place April 16 & 17. We look forward to rescheduling this event as soon as possible. These are difficult times. We look forward to continuing our normal programs as soon as it is safe to do so. Further updates will be posted on our website, and on our Facebook page, Green Wood Coalition. Feel free to contact our staff at greenwoodcoaltion@gmail.com or 905-885-8700.



[Cobourg News Blog] On Sunday afternoon in front of Victoria Hall, Greenwood Coalition held a “community-led vigil for loved ones lost to overdose”. They called it “They Were Here”. Led by David Sheffield, a steady stream of people spoke of their experiences – there was a lot of emotion and passion. ​ Read more here...

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FEBURARY 2020



Huge thanks to every person who walked, volunteered, donated or sponsored to make Coldest Night of the Year 2020 such a success for Northumberland. We are thrilled that together we have met our financial goal, but even more than the money, your caring act of solidarity--with our neighbours who are struggling with so many things—shows us that you see their humanity and understand that we are all in this together. There is no ‘us and them’.


CNOY proceeds support Green Wood’s street outreach where our approach is to build and maintain relationships of trust with individuals who may be struggling with substance dependence, homelessness or mental health concerns. These are folks who are often not connecting consistently with office-based, helping agencies. ​



Local business sponsors were a huge part of this year's Coldest Night of the Year success. We sincerely appreciate your generous support for people who are struggling in Northumberland.

Event Sponsor: ​ACME Electric, Port Hope; Distance Sponsors: Lauria Auto Group, Port Hope; CIBC Northumberland; Rest Stop Sponsors: Basil's Deli, Port Hope; Happenstance Coffee Pub, Port Hope; Food sponsors: Dreamer's Cafe, Port Hope; Queenies Bake Shop, Port Hope; Food Basics, Port Hope; Davis' Independent, Port Hope; Metro, Cobourg; Olympus Burger, Port Hope; Arthur's Pub, Cobourg; Best Western Plus, Cobourg; Ganarascals, Port Hope; Millstone Bread, Cobourg; Railside Restaurant, Port Hope; The Mill Restaurant & Pub, Cobourg; Long & McQuade, Cobourg; Giant Tiger, Port Hope; Signage sponsor: L.A. Signs 'n Design Media Sponsors: ​Northumberland 89.7; UCB Canada, Cobourg; MBC My Broadcasting Corporation, Cobourg;


Photo courtesy of Snapd Northumberland West


We are indebted to these two brilliant Co-Directors of Coldest Night in Port Hope! Judy Hone and Phil Redford gave countless hours and much creativity to building the success that we saw on the night of the walk.


Tickets are now on sale for IMAGINATE 2020.



Evening of Possibility Host, Christian Harvey will welcome Alysha Brilla, Brad Long, Corin Raymond, Kerri Ough, Leisse Wilcox and Lishai Peel to the IMAGINATE stage at Victoria Hall, on Thursday, April 16. The evening begins with a dessert reception at 6 PM, program at 7 PM. [Click on name for bio.]


The CommUNITY Project Film



From the keynote speech by Senator Kim Pate to live performances, films and interactive workshops, IMAGINATE'S One-Day Conference (9 AM-4 PM) will move, challenge and inspire participants to action in their community and workplace. Separate ticket available for keynote speech.



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JANUARY 2020



Thanks to Peterborough's reFrame Film Festival for hosting Sunday's ‘CommUNITY’ film screening and a panel discussion about the challenges of survival and recovery in the current climate of drug poisoning. Congratulations to each person involved in this beautiful project. Special thanks to filmmaker, Megan Murphy, who will host a screening of the film at IMAGINATE on April 17 in Cobourg.

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