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Exciting news: Uniting for impact in the Maritime region!

I hope you are well and filled with excitement for the summer ahead! I am happy to share some news from the heart of our community. At United Way, we’ve always believed in the power of unity, and today, we’re thrilled to share with you a monumental step we’ve taken toward maximizing our impact and…

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Welcoming a new campaign chair

I’m delighted to share with you that the chair for this year’s United Way campaign is Ryan Mitchell, President and CEO of Saint John Energy. Ryan brings his boundless energy and his passion for community building to the role. We couldn’t be more pleased to have him lead our campaign. “I’ve become increasingly impressed with…

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Welcoming two new partners

It takes a collective effort to make a difference. For the United Way, that means working with – and funding – organizations whose energy and dedication are building better communities. Collaboration with those funded partners is vital in our united effort to create brighter futures for the most vulnerable in our region. We are fortunate…

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Thank you for your enduring support

It has been my privilege to serve as campaign chair for United Way Saint John Kings & Charlotte over the last year. And I’m very pleased to report that the campaign, with the support of thousands of community-minded individuals and organizations across our region, has reached $1.74 million. This is an incredible outcome at a…

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Just days remain to support our critical campaign

In the final days of our annual giving campaign, we find ourselves short of where we should be to reach our goal. Can you help? These are such difficult times for many in Saint John, Kings and Charlotte. Amid rising prices and a shortage of affordable housing, more people do not have a place to…

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Help us overcome tragedy and despair in 2024

January can be a time for hope and new beginnings. But for many people in the communities we serve, it is not that. It’s another month of desperation, where hope is limited to finding a place to stay warm. While many of us have the luxury of resolving to lose 20 pounds, others wake up…

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Is there a brighter future ahead?

As we head into the holiday season, I can’t help but think of those who are struggling. It is meant to be a joyous time of year but for an increasing number of people in our communities, it is a time of anxiety and desperation. A new campaign now underway by United Ways across the…

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We care about making an impact

At the United Way, you often hear from us as we seek to raise money to support organizations in our communities as they work to deliver vital programs and services to our most vulnerable citizens. After all, without these crucial donations all this vital work would not happen. But another large part of our efforts…

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Giving globally but helping locally

At the United Way, we have a lot to be grateful for. In my time with the organization, I have seen and felt the love and strong support of our communities. That shows up in many ways – perhaps the most tangible are donations and volunteer commitments. We are also blessed to be working with…

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