Founded in 1953, the United Way of Greater Moncton and Southeastern New Brunswick Region Inc. is a local, non-profit charitable organization committed to building safe, healthy and strong communities. Our vision is to be a community leader in improving the lives of citizens through leadership, advocacy, collaboration and resource development.
Our United Way, one of more than 100 across Canada, is run by a volunteer board with the assistance of several volunteer committees and eight paid staff. We provide financial and non-financial resources to 20 Partner Agencies in Southeastern New Brunswick (Kent, Westmorland and Albert Counties) through core operational funding and program funding. As well, we fund more than 20 community-based initiatives in the region through Community Building Grants. (See Who We Support for details).
Non-financial resources invested in the community with the help of our United Way include an IT lending library and resource library, workshops and professional development programs in partnership with educational and private institutions. We also help to coordinate events that facilitate knowledge sharing between the public, private and community non-profit sectors.
Money is raised primarily through workplace donations and through individual and corporate contributions. The majority of fundraising occurs during our annual campaign, from September to December. Funds are distributed to agencies in Southeastern New Brunswick after a thorough review of applications. The United Way is accountable to its donors and the public to ensure sensible and efficient distribution and use of resources
While fundraising is still critical to our United Way, the organization is now focused on bringing people together with the goal of creating long-term sustainable change in Southeastern New Brunswick. By strengthening the network of services and the capacity of community-based organizations, and by focusing on underlying causes and influencing public attitudes, systems and policy, United Way works to build healthy, resilient communities for all of us.
Our United Way is represented on various local, regional and provincial committees aimed at addressing some of the root causes of issues impacting communities, families and individuals in New Brunswick. They include:
- Provincial Minimum-Wage Review Board
- Non-Profit Secretariat Advisory Committee
- New Brunswick Food Security Action Network
- Youth Services Partnership
- District 2 Health Action Committee
United Way is also a leader in our region for pan-Canadian knowledge-sharing initiatives in the areas of early years and neighborhood work, all aimed at producing a measurable, lasting impact in communities.
For more information about United Way of Greater Moncton and Southeastern New Brunswick Region, call us at (506) 858-8600.
Our Community Anthem
I believe that its success depends on the people who live in it.
That everyone has something to contribute.
That everyone deserves respect.
That everyone’s potential can be realized.
That diversity is vital.
That every person has value.
That everyone needs help and everyone can offer help.
That a safe, supportive community is everyone’s responsibility.
I believe in possibility.
Our Motto
Inspire • Build • Change