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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
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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.
A Bright Beginning: The Serendipity Behind Harbour Lights’ First Donation
In 1997, the Harbour Lights Campaign launched with a goal of raising $10,000 for local food banks. By coincidence, our Foundation made the very first donation. Today, as we mark 50 years, we’re partnering once again in a beautiful full-circle moment.
How the Old Ladies Home Bursary Helped Gloria Patricia Start Over — and Thrive.
Nearly fifty years after the Old Ladies Home closed its doors, its legacy of compassion lives on. The Old Ladies Home Bursary helped Gloria Patricia Maya Torres find confidence, purpose, and a new beginning — proof that when a community cares, its impact never fades.
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 Gertrude Lunney and Hilda Lunney Fund was established in 2025 to honour two beloved sisters and their deep ties to Saint John. This endowed fund supports the ongoing work of the Greater Saint John Community Foundation, ensuring their legacy lives on.
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.
The Local Environment Action Fund (L.E.A.F.) supports lasting environmental action in southwestern New Brunswick through science, restoration, and education — powered by ACAP Saint John and community support.
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