Natusha Robia is on the path to a new career thanks to the Saint John Women's Empowerment Network. The network is one of 19 community organizations that are collectively receiving more than $1 million in funding from the United Way in 2021. UNITED WAY PHOTO
Several charities in Saint John, Kings and Charlotte counties are receiving a helping hand from the local United Way.
The organization has announced just over $1 million for 19 community groups from Sussex to St. Stephen.
The money will help move people out of poverty, ensure access to mental health services, and help children and youth reach their full potential, according to the United Way.
“We are so impressed with the work that all of these organizations have been doing — especially the way they have been agile in responding to critical needs during the pandemic and able to continue to be the beacons of support that our communities need,” said Alexya Heelis, executive director of the United Way.
Among the organizations receiving funding are Family Plus Life Solutions, Charlotte County Dial-A-Ride, Sistema, and the Saint John Women’s Empowerment Network
Two of the charities — Ability NB and the YMCA of Greater Saint John — are new partners. The remaining 17 groups will have their funding renewed this year.
Successful applicants have to complete a rigorous, three-phase application process.
A list of the funded partners can be found below:
- Ability NB: Helping youth with a mobility disability transition to post-secondary education and employment.
- Bee Me Kidz: Improving the social and emotional skills of families in priority neighbourhoods.
- Big Brothers Big Sisters of Saint John: Helping kids through mentorship and positive role models.
- Blacks Harbour School: Helping kids improve literacy and numeracy through summer and after-school programs.
- Charlotte County Dial-A-Ride: Providing essential transportation to individuals in Charlotte County.
- Family Plus Life Solutions: Subsidizing counselling for low-income individuals and families.
- First Steps: Providing housing and support to pregnant and parenting young moms.
- Milltown Elementary School: Helping kids improve literacy and numeracy through a summer program, tutoring and family support.
- Sistema: Empowering kids through a daily after-school orchestral program.
- Outflow: Providing shelter and support to individuals experiencing or at risk of homelessness.
- Second Stage Safe Haven: Providing housing and support to women and their children who have fled domestic violence.
- Boys & Girl Club of Saint John: Helping kids build resilience and a sense of belonging.
- Saint John Community Loan Fund: Building entrepreneurial mindset and skills for low-income individuals.
- Saint John Learning Exchange: Fighting poverty through education and training.
- Saint John Women’s Empowerment Network: Improving the lives of low-income women.
- Snider Mountain – New Horizons: Helping kids grow “grit” through monthly weekend camp experiences.
- Sophia Recovery: Helping women maintain their recovery from addictions.
- Teen Resource Centre: Helping youth succeed and move onto post-secondary education and employment.
- YMCA of Greater Saint John: Helping Crescent Valley families through services at a new Early Learning Centre.
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