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Hope and celebration marks our kickoff

Friends, Our 2023 campaign kickoff was a rousing success, with more than 400 supporters gathering at the Delta hotel in Saint John. The mood was electric – it was a true celebration of community spirit and support. A highlight of the lunch was hearing powerful testimonies from those that benefit from that generosity. Like Jason…

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Join us for our kickoff on Sept. 15

Friends, On Sept. 15, please join us for stories of triumph and impact as we celebrate the launch of our 2023 campaign. Last year, we were delighted to be able to reUNITE with our supporters for our first in-person campaign kickoff since the pandemic and what an event it was! The sold-out luncheon proved what…

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Reflecting on a year that was

Our Annual General Meeting, held last month, has me reflecting on a remarkable year. United Way Saint John Kings & Charlotte embodies the true essence of community, from its commitment to a best-in-class non-profit sector to the compassion and relationships formed through conversations with those who provide and receive support from our funded partners. After…

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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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