Saluting the quiet heroes of the pandemic
The following is adapted from a speech Alexya Heelis, executive director of United Way Saint John Kings & Charlotte, gave at the Tutta Musica’s Ovation concert saluting everyday heroes.
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Devoted to the United Way
Growing up in Saint John, Sheila Comeau-Oldfield always seemed to be in the orbit of the United Way.
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Inspiring the next generation
GenNext Saint John, Kings & Charlotte is growing the next generation of philanthropists. The social impact movement of young professionals is on a mission to inspire the next generation of social changemakers.
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Celebrating a 40th by giving back
On the occasion of its 40th year in business, Aquila Tours of Saint John came up with a unique way to give back.
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Helping frontline workers at community non-profits
An essential focus of the United Way is ensuring that the non-profit organizations so vital to our communities are strong and robust. Maintaining that vigor has been especially important during the global COVID-19 pandemic, which has not only significantly increased the workload of non-profit leaders, managers and frontline workers but led to an increase in mental health issues.
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Saint John Energy: Generously giving back
At Saint John Energy, giving back to the community is part of its mission. Not only is it part of the corporate culture, but the employees believe deeply as well.
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Compassion in the face of great uncertainty
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit and pushed us into lockdown last March, all 11 United Ways across Atlantic Canada mobilized to raise funds to meet sudden and basic needs in our communities, establishing the Atlantic Compassion Fund.
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Helping non-profit leaders grow and succeed
When Chelsie Nightingale was hired as the executive director of the Multicultural Association of Sussex about 18 months ago, it marked a couple of firsts.
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Making connections for Shannon and others
At the United Way, we often hear from non-profit organizations looking for talented individuals to join their boards. And we hear from community-minded people ready to invest some of their time giving back.
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