Impact Stories
Celebrating 50 years with 50 stories that honour the people, partnerships, and possibilities that shaped our community.
A Legacy of Remembrance
Noël Kinsella worked tirelessly to ensure that those who served at sea—and those who never came home—would never be forgotten. The Naval Memorial along Harbour Passage exists because of his determination, his persistence, and his belief that remembrance matters.
Serving Those Who Served
As we reflect on five decades of service, this story from Ridgewood Veterans Wing demonstrates how thoughtful community investment strengthens essential services and supports dignity, care, and connection for veterans and the broader community.
RBC Future Launch Challenge – Youth Ideas, Big Impact
In 2019, the Future Launch Community Challenge put leadership into the hands of young people at Harbour View High School, empowering them to tackle food insecurity, mental health, and environmental challenges with ideas rooted in lived experience and hope.
Opening Doors Through Education
By investing in students returning to study, Cheryl M.G. Robertson is helping ensure financial need is not a barrier to completing post-secondary education.
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.
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.
Looking Back to Our 40th Anniversary
Our 40th anniversary wasn’t just about looking back — it reminded us of the future we can build together... and look how far we have come in the ten years since then!
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.
The Legacy That Sparked a Movement: How the Greater Saint John Community Foundation Began
Fifty years ago, the generosity behind Saint John’s Old Ladies Home sparked something lasting — the creation of the Greater Saint John Community Foundation. Born from compassion, built for community, and still giving back today.
Honouring Community Legacies Through Education
This year, the Nauwigewauk Education Foundation honoured Courtney Gagnon and Curtis Price with bursaries that continue the legacies of community leaders Grant Beyea and Joe Thompson.
Blessing the Future film screening brings the Sisters of Charity of the Immaculate Conception's legacy to life
A special screening of Blessing the Future celebrated the enduring legacy of the Sisters of Charity of the Immaculate Conception and their impact on our community.