Strengthening leaders in our nonprofit sector
For Mallory Curwin, the United Way has helped make her own first steps at First Steps Housing Project in Saint John more confident during a time that has been difficult for many charitable organizations. Mallory became executive director of First Steps last year, during the height of the COVID pandemic when social and financial constraints…
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A salute to our selfless volunteers
Friends, At United Way Saint John, Kings & Charlotte, our vision is to ignite the desire in everyone to improve lives and build strong communities. The hundreds of volunteers that work on our behalf are a testament to this vision. Our volunteers give selflessly of their time, energy, and resources to help us build a…
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Thanks to you, our 2021 campaign was a success
I am happy to share with you today the success of the 2021 United Way Saint John, Kings & Charlotte campaign. I have seen first-hand and heard amazing stories of individuals and families who have had their lives transformed through the work of the United Way. It has been truly inspiring to be part of…
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Time is running out….
February has arrived and all of us at United Way are working hard to meet our campaign goal of $1.72 million by the end of the month. Every year, we see the needs in our community and we are committed to making a positive difference – to building a better community for each individual who…
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Investing more than $1 million in community organizations
As the Chair of the United Way Saint John, Kings & Charlotte Community Investment Advisory Committee, I am so very pleased to announce the organizations that will receive financial support from United Way this year. The United Way considers funded organizations to be our partners – partners in building better communities for all residents of…
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Creating safe housing for youth
It’s not a day that Christina Fowler is likely to ever forget. Christina, the CEO of the Saint John Learning Exchange, spotted a group of young people gathered in the hallway – not unusual. What caught her notice was the huge backpacks a couple of them had on their backs. “They looked like they would…
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Kindness and compassion comes alive
They say that home is where the heart is. I was raised in Charlotte County, lived in Montreal for 20 years, then settled in Quispamsis with my husband and children. I have loved every community I’ve lived in and I found a home, and a heart, in them all. Every community has its own rhythm,…
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Changing a community, one life at a time
At Outflow, we believe that one life can change a community. In our work, we see this play out time and again – people who, through their own commitment and vision, can transform lives and contribute to a better world. Since we began our outreach ministry in 2008 with a meal program in King’s Square…
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Join us for two important events
At the United Way, the generosity of our community is the reason we are able to carry out our mission. We are thankful for the donors that support us time and again, who believe in that mission and the impact it is having in Saint John, Kings and Charlotte. We feel it is important…
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