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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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A true celebration of community

Friends, Our campaign kickoff on Sept. 21 was a resounding success – a true celebration of community. More than 500 people joined us at the Delta in Saint John to mark the official beginning of our fundraising efforts for the year – all in support of organizations to help those in our communities who need…

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Join our celebration on Sept. 21!

Friends, We’re so excited that we will be able to have an in-person campaign kickoff this year! When we gather on Sept. 21 at noon at the Delta in Saint John, we will celebrate the work we have done in the community with the tremendous support of our donors, funded partners and others. Amid the…

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Welcoming John Fitzpatrick as our Board Chair

I’m delighted to share with you that John Fitzpatrick Jr. has stepped into the role of Board Chair for United Way Saint John, Kings & Charlotte. I’ve had the pleasure of getting to know John over the last four years he has been on our board, the last three as vice-chair. John has a sincere…

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