Kindness is contagious — and it starts young.
100+ Youth Who Care Northumberland empowers kids and teens across our community to make a real difference through simple, creative acts of giving. Modelled after our 100+ Women Who Care movement, this youth-led initiative helps children discover the joy of generosity while supporting causes that matter close to home.
Children and youth can get involved in three different ways – check out the details below!
100 Acts of Kindness Campaign (November 13-December 13)
Every child and teen is invited to join the movement. From small gestures to community projects, participants can take part in ways that fit their interests — baking for charity, organizing a supply drive, writing thank-you notes, or coming up with their own acts of kindness.
Coinciding with the launch of our ongoing 100 Youth Who Care Northumberland, we are starting the 100 Acts of Kindness Challenge. Starting on World Kindness Day (November 13), 100 Acts of Kindness Challenge is a month-long community effort where youth complete and share their good deeds. Together, we aim to reach 100 acts across Northumberland County by December 13.
Join in, track your acts, and help us spread kindness one small step at a time.
Click here to join and register your acts of kindness!
Download your free activity kit
Annual Program – Make Giving Part of Your Family’s Story
- Download our free Activity Kit with ready-to-go ideas like birthday giving, neighbourhood kindness challenges, or “give what you can” pop-up donation tables.
- Choose an activity, host it at home or school, and raise funds your own way.
- All youth-raised donations go into our Youth Fund, which awards micro-grants to Northumberland charities serving children and youth.
It’s simple, it’s fun, and it teaches the power of generosity one small fundraiser at a time.
Register your fundraiser here.
For Parents/Guardians – Supporting Young Givers Through Our Annual Program
We know families want meaningful, age-appropriate ways for children to learn about kindness and giving. Our Annual Program offers free, downloadable Activity Kit filled with creative fundraising ideas from birthday donation swaps to hosting a “kindness craft sale” featuring handmade cards or art.
Youth-led fundraisers support our Youth Fund, a growing resource that provides micro-grants to local charities focused on children and youth. Through these activities, kids not only learn the value of giving they help strengthen their own community.
Big lessons can start with small, joyful acts.
Youth Philanthropy Council (Kindness Crew) – Ages 14 to 18
This isn’t just another volunteer club. It’s a place where your ideas for kindness matter. Join a council of peers who want to see change in their neighbourhoods and across Northumberland. Together you’ll:
- Explore how our Youth Fund micro-grants are allocated to local children and youth charities
- Organize activities, campaigns and fundraising efforts
- Grow as a leader while making friends who share your values
Whether you’re passionate about youth, the environment, social justice or another cause—we want your perspective. Let’s give together, lead together, and see what we can achieve.
Click here to join our Youth Philanthropy Council!
Join 100 Youth Who Care Northumberland Today!
Fill out the form below to register your 100 Youth Who Care fundraiser or to submit your acts of kindness as part of our campaign. Use this form if you’re also interested in joining the Youth Philanthropy Council.
FAQs
Q: How does 100 Youth Who Care Northumberland work?
A: 100 Youth Who Care Northumberland invites children and teens across the county to take part in community giving through simple acts of kindness. Youth can register online, take part in challenges like the 100 Acts of Kindness Challenge, or organize their own mini-fundraisers with family or friends.
All funds raised go into the Youth Fund, which supports local youth-based charities and projects. A youth leadership team called the Kindness Crew helps review applications and decide where donations are distributed.
Q: Who can participate?
A: Any child or teen in Northumberland County can join. Families, schools, classrooms, and community groups are encouraged to get involved together.
Q: What age group is it for?
A: The program is open to all ages under 18. Activities and resources are flexible so kids and teens can contribute in ways that suit their interests and abilities.
Q: How do participants sign up?
A: Visit 100womennorthumberland.ca/100-youth to register for the challenge, download the free activity kit, and start planning acts of kindness.
Q: What is the 100 Acts of Kindness Challenge?
A: Running from November 13 to December 13, this community-wide campaign encourages youth to complete and share their acts of kindness. Together, we’re aiming to reach a collective 100 acts across Northumberland County.
Q: What kinds of acts of kindness count?
A: Any gesture that helps, uplifts, or supports others qualifies! Examples include:
- Hosting a bake sale for charity
- Collecting school supplies for students in need
- Writing thank-you notes to teachers, caregivers, or local helpers
- Helping a neighbor with chores
Q: How are funds raised and managed?
A: Money raised through youth-led projects is pooled into the dedicated 100 Youth Who Care Fund. Those wishing to donate can do so through the established 100+ Women Who Care Northumberland system. Funds are granted to youth-focused charities after review by the Kindness Crew.
Q: What is the Kindness Crew?
A: The Kindness Crew is a teen-led leadership team that helps manage the Youth Fund. Members help review funding applications and decide where the money will make the greatest impact, giving young people an active voice in local philanthropy.
Q: Why launch this program?
A: The initiative was created to inspire the next generation of changemakers. As co-lead Erin Kruk explains, every child deserves to feel the joy of giving. Co-lead Rebecca Verbeem adds that kindness is contagious—when one young person does something good, others follow.
Q: How can members support the youth program?
A: Members can encourage young people in their lives to join, share the challenge on social media, donate to the Youth Fund, or mentor participants. Every small act helps grow this movement of community compassion.
Q: Does every act of kindness have to include a donation?
A: Not at all! An act of kindness can be as simple as helping a friend, holding the door open, or sharing a compliment that brightens someone’s day. It can also be something bigger like organizing a mini fundraiser—a bake sale, jewelry sale, or food drive. Every kind gesture matters, no matter the size or whether money is involved.
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