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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…

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…

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…

Throughout 2021-2022, our community once again displayed the spirit of local love that has kept United Way acting as an agent of change and support since 1959. Then, now, and always, we will be here for our community because we live and breathe our vision that “everyone in every community has the opportunity to reach…

Derek O’Brien has been a board member for United Way Saint John, Kings & Charlotte since 2016.  In 2018, he became Board Chair and has led the organization to many milestones throughout his term. 2018 saw us build on our strength as a leader in helping businesses create robust and strategic social purpose plans, leading…

Friends, We are delighted to be able to share with you that long-time United Way supporter Cathy Lahey will serve as our Campaign Chair for 2022. A partner with Stewart McKelvey in Saint John, Cathy has always been deeply committed to community through involvement with many local non-profits and charities. We’re grateful for Cathy’s care,…

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…

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…

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…