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Fostering a world where everyone belongs

At United Way Saint John Kings & Charlotte, we believe that everyone in every community deserves an opportunity to reach their full potential. That’s everyone in every community. As an organization, we believe in a world where diversity is cherished and individuality celebrated. We’d like to take this opportunity to recognize and support our 2SLGBTQIA+…

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Seeing is believing

By Alexya Heelis Earlier this month, we were able to bring back our Seeing is Believing Trolley Tour, bringing donors along on a ride to different funded partners to see and hear from the people that their generosity supports. And I have to tell you, it was such a heartwarming experience. While this is usually…

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Welcoming Craig Bell Estabrooks as Campaign Chair

We are delighted to share with you that Craig Bell Estabrooks, the President and CEO of Port Saint John, has agreed to be chair of our 2023 campaign. Craig has an exemplary commitment and passion for making Saint John, Kings & Charlotte a region to be proud of and one that supports all individuals in…

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From the bottom of our hearts, thank you!

With your support, and that of countless others, we have raised more than $1.71 million in our annual campaign that wrapped up at the end of February. It’s truly inspiring to see how our communities rallied in support of the United Way and raised the funds essential to providing programs and services offering life-changing support…

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We need your help by Feb. 28 

Friends, We’re just one week away from the close of our annual campaign on Feb. 28 and we really need your help to make it a success. The rising cost of rent, food and fuel is squeezing hard on the people we serve through our funded partners. Thousands of people in Saint John, Kings and…

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Because hope is not enough

Here at the United Way, we’re in the final throes of our annual campaign, which creates a lot of hustle and bustle as the team works very hard to get us across the finish line. Unfortunately, we currently are projecting that we will be $100,000 short of our campaign goal – a goal to help…

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United we can do more, especially during the holidays

As 2022 comes to a close, I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to our community for your support this year. Thanks to you, thousands of individuals and families have found the help they needed for brighter days and better futures. At United Way, we recognize that the holidays can be a hard time of…

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Double your impact on Nov. 29 

As Giving Tuesday fast approaches, I can’t help but think of the mantra that united, we’re stronger. That seems especially true this year as a corporate sponsor has stepped forward to match all donations on that day on the first $5,000. I’m delighted to share with you that Keller Williams Capital Realty will be doubling…

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Rising prices making a dire situation worse

We’ve all read the headlines – fuel prices, food prices, and interest rates are increasing. More than one in 10 Canadians are spending more than they earn each month. If you’re fortunate enough to be a part of the middle or upper class, you have the flexibility and ability to stretch your dollars further in…

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