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Free to Play Launches in Greater Saint John
We’re excited to launch Free to Play in Greater Saint John—supporting community projects that help kids move, create, and connect through unstructured play.
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Building a Greater Saint John
Explore our funds by area of interest and find a cause that speaks to you!
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GSJ Bursary Connector
We're connecting students with education-based bursaries in an easy, all-in-one platform.
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GJS Volunteer Connector
We connect volunteers with rewarding opportunities to give back.
On June 24, 2026, the Community Foundation will mark 50 years of building a Greater Saint John — made possible by our donors, partners, and community champions.
To celebrate, we’re sharing 50 Stories for 50 Years — inspiring moments and people who’ve shaped our community.
Follow along as we look back, celebrate today, and dream forward together.
Impact Stories
With every donation made through the GSJ Community Foundation, you ignite meaningful change in Greater Saint John.
Explore the impact behind the generosity of our donors and the actions of local charities who continue to strengthen our community.
Looking back at the Volunteer Blitz of 2021
When our community showed up in 2021, the impact was immediate and lasting. The Volunteer Blitz proved that philanthropy lives not only in generosity, but in action, connection, and care.
Honouring a Lifelong Advocate through 'Sheila's Fund'
As we celebrate our 50th anniversary, we honour the legacy of Sheila Croteau (“Mama She”), a proud Wolastoqiyik woman and lifelong advocate for Indigenous families.
Funds
We specialize in building endowment funds and using the funds’ earnings to support the ever-changing needs and opportunities of Greater Saint John.
The Harbour Lights Campaign Inc. is a registered charity that raises funds each December for 16 food banks in Southwestern New Brunswick. Supported by CBC Radio One Saint John, Port Saint John, and Saint John Energy, the campaign sustains food banks through the critical winter months and stands as a lasting symbol of community generosity.
The Bernice & Brian Mitchell Fund honours Bernice and Brian’s lifelong commitment to community. The Fund supports charitable initiatives in Greater Saint John focused on the arts, youth, and the unhoused.
Established in November 2025 by Graydon and Beth Nicholas, this fund honours the memory of their family members and will support the mission of L’Arche Saint John through a permanent endowment.
Established in 2025 by the Sisters of Charity of the Immaculate Conception, this endowment supports women and children at St. Joseph’s Hospital—ensuring access to compassionate care for generations to come.
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