The Dr. David Stephen Legacy Fund
The Dr. David Stephen Legacy Fund supports initiatives in Greater Saint John that promote the prevention, awareness, and treatment of child maltreatment, with a focus on education and training for professionals working to protect children.
The Dr. David Stephen Legacy Fund
The Dr. David Stephen Legacy Fund was established to honour the life and enduring impact of Dr. David Stephen, a respected physician and nationally recognized expert in the field of child maltreatment prevention.
Dr. Stephen was instrumental in advancing interdisciplinary approaches to addressing child maltreatment in the Greater Saint John area, including his leadership in developing the Interdisciplinary Committee on Child Maltreatment. Tragically, his life was cut short in a car accident on February 14, 1990, at the age of 35, while he was travelling to testify in a child protection matter. In recognition of his extraordinary contributions to his community, patients, and the medical profession, Dr. Stephen was posthumously awarded the Order of Merit by the Medical Society.
To carry forward his legacy, the Dr. David Stephen Memorial Foundation was established in 1993 to promote education and professional development in the area of child maltreatment prevention. In partnership with the Greater Saint John Community Foundation, the Memorial Foundation created this permanent endowment fund to ensure long-term, sustainable support for this vital work.
Purpose of the Fund
The Dr. David Stephen Legacy Fund supports charitable organizations and initiatives in Greater Saint John that are dedicated to the prevention, awareness, and treatment of child maltreatment. Annual grants from the Fund help advance:
- Education and training opportunities for professionals working with children and families
- Awareness-building events and initiatives related to child maltreatment
- Capacity-building for professionals, including health care providers, social workers, educators, and law enforcement officers
The Fund is held and invested in perpetuity, ensuring that Dr. Stephen’s commitment to protecting children continues to make a meaningful impact for generations to come.
Make a Difference
The Greater Saint John Community Foundation welcomes additional contributions to the Dr. David Stephen Legacy Fund. Gifts to the Fund help strengthen professional knowledge, collaboration, and community response to child maltreatment—continuing a legacy rooted in compassion, expertise, and advocacy.
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