Impact Partners
Overview
The Impact Partners program is a 12-month initiative led by Joy FM radio station to raise awareness and support for 12 incredible non-profit organizations in the Fredericton region. This program focuses on organizations addressing food insecurity and housing insecurity, aiming to create a significant positive impact on the local community.
Key Features:
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Highlights one non-profit each month
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Engages local churches and businesses as Impact Partners
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Provides financial support, free advertising, and volunteer recruitment for non-profits
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Offers monthly "Impact Opportunities" for hands-on community service
Goals:
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Raise awareness about vital non-profit services in Fredericton
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Secure 100 ongoing Impact Partners (churches and businesses)
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Provide significant financial blessings to featured non-profits
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Increase volunteer engagement through Impact Opportunities
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Create a network of support between Joy FM, local churches, businesses, and non-profits
Impact Partners contribute $100/month and commit to participating in service projects and spreading awareness about the featured non-profits. Through this collaborative effort, the Impact Partners program aims to strengthen Fredericton's community support network and make a lasting difference in the lives of those facing food and housing insecurity.
Join us in making Fredericton a better place for all! Tell your church/business leader to reach out to JoyFM to join this initiative today. And if you would like to support the incredible work JoyFM is doing in this community and continue to see Joy grow and reach new communities head to Joyfm.ca/donate to become a monthly financial partner.
Community Partner Calendar
October - Fredericton Community Kitchens
November - Fredericton Homeless Shelters
October - Fredericton Community Kitchens
About Us: Fredericton Community Kitchens has been serving Fredericton's hungry since 1982. In 2023, we provided 198,572 meals through all our programs, averaging 16,500 meals per month. Our services include daily meals, student hunger programs, community outreach, and grab & go breakfasts.
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How to Access Our Services:
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Daily Meals: Visit 65 Brunswick Street. Breakfast (Mon-Fri) 7:45-8:15 AM, Lunch (daily) 11:30 AM-12:30 PM, Supper (daily) 5:00-5:45 PM.
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Student Hunger Program: Contact your child's school administration. We serve 20+ schools in the Fredericton area.
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Outreach Program: For emergency food boxes, call 506-457-1788.
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Grab & Go Breakfast: Visit Doone Street Community Centre, Mon-Fri 7:30-8:00 AM during the school year.
Contact: (506) 457-1788 or info@frederictoncommunitykitchens.com
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Volunteer: Contact Jothi Chandrasekar at Volunteer@frederictoncommunitykitchens.com
Donate: https://de.frederictoncommunitykitchens.com/donations/donate
October Impact Opportunity: The Mega Stuff-A-Bus Food Drive, October 19th, 9am-5pm
Items to be collected and donated- Canned vegetables, canned fruit, canned soup, canned pasta sauce, canned meat, pasta, rice, instant noodles, kraft dinner, snacks (granola bars, fruit cups, apple sauce cups, cookies, crackers, etc.)
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Items can be gathered throughout the month and will be collected by JoyFM at the end to be donated. Contact JoyFM with any questions.
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To sign up to volunteer to this event email- Volunteer@frederictoncommunitykitchens.com
November - Fredericton Homeless Shelters
About Us: Fredericton Homeless Shelters provides safe, stable, and temporary refuge for individuals experiencing homelessness in Fredericton. We offer housing programs and educational resources, serving people aged 18 and older with respect and dignity.
How to Access Our Services: For immediate shelter needs, visit our main location at 65 Brunswick Street, Fredericton. For information or assistance, call us at 506-450-5294 or email info@theshelters.ca.
Volunteer: Contact us at 506-450-5294 or email info@theshelters.ca.
Donate: https://www.theshelters.ca/donate
November Impact Opportunity: Cold weather gear collections. Collect the following items to be donated to The Homeless Shelters to be redistributed during the coldest months: Gloves, Hats, Blankets, Thick socks, Winter Coats, Winter Boots, Hand/Feet Warmers.
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Items can be gathered throughout the month and will be collected by JoyFM at the end to be donated. Contact JoyFM with any questions.
December - Youth in Transition
About Us: Youth in Transition provides homeless youth with a safe place to sleep and grow. We aim to prevent chronic homelessness by addressing its root causes in youth. Our programs include Chrysalis House, a boarding facility, along with life skills training and mentorship to support young people in becoming independent, active members of society.
How to Access Our Services: For admissions to Chrysalis House, call 506-451-4767. For general inquiries about our programs, call 506-451-3483 or email info@yitfredericton.com.
Volunteer: Contact us at 506-451-3483 or email info@yitfredericton.com.
Donate: https://yitfredericton.com/donate/
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Impact Opportunity: Angel Tree gifts to support current residents and families, food donations for Christmas dinner, and participation in “One Lonely Night” a month of story sharing and awareness of Youth Homelessness in our region.
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More details to come.
January - Boaz Global
About Us: Boaz Global/Ministries is a charity dedicated to serving teens locally, nationally, and globally. We partner with communities in impoverished or unstable regions to fight human trafficking and help vulnerable youth find safe environments. Our mission also includes empowering local youth to realize and achieve their potential.
How to Access Our Services: To learn more about our programs or to seek assistance, please contact us:
- Phone: (506) 451-5547
- Websites: https://boazglobal.com/
Volunteer: For volunteer opportunities, please contact us by calling (506) 451-5547
Donate: https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/boaz-lighthouse-international-ministries-inc/
Impact Opportunity: Community event focused on building friendships and engagement with families who are new to Canada. Opportunity to collect items to help families settle in who are refugees or asylum seekers.
More details to come.
February - Village of Hope
About Us: Village of Hope is a faith-based addiction recovery program that helps individuals overcome addiction through a combination of Christian teachings, relationship rebuilding, personal responsibility, and trauma healing. Our approach includes various stages of recovery and offers additional programs such as family recovery and leadership training.
How to Access Our Services:
- Phone: 506-368-2600
- Email: info@villageofhopenb.ca
- Website: https://villageofhope.ca/
Volunteer: For volunteer opportunities, please contact us using the information provided above.
Donate: https://villageofhope.ca/donate/
Impact Opportunity: A chance to set up a campus visit and help work with residents as they prepare for the largest Maple Fest in Atlantic Canada. Sign up as an individual or group by emailing- info@villageofhopenb.ca
Invitation to the Maple Festival that happens in early March.
More details to come.
March - Greener Village
About Us: Greener Village, formerly the Fredericton food bank, is dedicated to ensuring everyone in the Fredericton community has the resources to thrive. We provide emergency food and clothing, operate community gardens and greenhouses, offer educational programs, and run a second-hand clothing store. Our goal is to help community members transition into stable situations through food security and skill development.
How to Access Our Services:
- Visit us: 686 Riverside Drive, Fredericton
- Website: https://www.greenervillage.ca/
Volunteer: https://www.greenervillage.ca/volunteer/apply/
Donate: https://www.greenervillage.ca/donate-money/
Impact Opportunity: Service days to come on site for a tour, help pack boxes and stock shelves in the warehouse. Tours and information will be available on their new Perishable Food Rescue Centre.
Items can also be collected throughout the month and will be collected and delivered by JoyFM. A current list of most needed items will be posted prior to this month.
More details to come.
April - Opal Family Services
About Us: Opal Family Services, established in 1984, is dedicated to supporting families with special needs. We provide essential support and respite services to families and individuals of all ages with disabilities, focusing on building strong family relationships and ensuring a positive childhood experience for those with special needs.
How to Access Our Services: Visit our website at https://www.opalfamilyservices.ca/ or call us at +1 506 457-9520. You can also email our Interim Executive Director, Laura George, at Laura@opalfamilyservices.ca for more information on specific programs.
Volunteer: Contact Laura George, the Interim Executive Director, at Laura@opalfamilyservices.ca or call +1 506 457-9520.
Donate: https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/58510
Impact Opportunity: Impact Partners can collect items for their summer camp programs “Camp Wonder”. Items to be collected include: sunscreen, bug spray, snacks (goldfish, granola bars, bear paws, etc.).
There will also be opportunities for teens 13-18 to sign up to be CITs (Counsellors in Training) for their camp programs and work with trained PSWs (Personal Support Workers) to learn skills and build relationships.
More details to come.
May - NB Community Harvest Gardens
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June - 12 Neighbours
About Us: 12 Neighbours is dedicated to transitioning homeless individuals into gainful employment and enriching lives. We believe in providing safe, permanent housing as a foundation for rehabilitation and reintegration into society.
Our Programs:
1. Permanent Housing: Building 99 small, self-reliant affordable houses at Neighbourly Way. These houses are available for those who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.
2. Personal Development Supports: Offering counseling, health improvement, and education opportunities.
3. Progressive Employment: Providing training and low-barrier employment opportunities through various social enterprises and off-site partners.
How to Access Our Services:
- Email: info@12neighbours.com
- Website: https://www.12neighbours.com/
Volunteer: For volunteer opportunities, please contact us using the information provided above.
Donate: https://www.12neighbours.com/donate
Impact Opportunity: We will be hosting community serve days to go on-site and tour the facilities while also assisting in some light landscaping (raking, weeding, seeding, etc.).
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More details to come.
July - Habitat for Humanity
About Us: Habitat for Humanity is a non-profit charity working towards providing safe and decent housing for everyone. We bring communities together to help families build strength, stability, and independence through affordable homeownership. To date, we have housed nearly 90 families throughout the province.
Our Programs:
1. Housing Program: Offers a unique mortgage model with no down payment and no interest, with payments based on income. Homeowners contribute 500 volunteer hours.
2. ReStore: Sells donated household items and building materials at discounted prices, diverting reusable materials from landfills.
How to Access Our Services:
- Phone: (506) 474-1520
- Email: info@habitatfredericton.com
- Website: habitatnb.ca
Volunteer: To volunteer with Habitat for Humanity, please contact us using the information provided above.
Donate: https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/58510
Impact Opportunity: There will be new home builds in the Fredericton area that volunteers and trained tradespeople will be welcome to assist. There are also opportunities to volunteer in the Re-Store running cash, stocking shelves, or working in the warehouse.
Other opportunities will include sponsoring studs for the houses they build to be able to decorate and sign encouragements and well wishes to the families to be a part of their houses' structure forever.
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More details to come.
August - Under One Sky
About Us: Under One Sky is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing programs and services that educate, advocate for, and empower a healthy and proud Indigenous community. We offer a wide range of services including cultural and language programs, early childhood education, food security initiatives, social support, and cultural awareness training.
How to Access Our Services:
- Phone: 506-458-9269
- Email: info@uosfc.ca
- Website: https://www.uosfc.ca/
Volunteer: For volunteer opportunities, please contact us using the information provided above.
Donate: https://www.uosfc.ca/donations
Impact Opportunity: We will have scheduled service days to help them shape and make suitable their new land to create pathways through the surrounding woods and streams. There will also be a list of items that can be collected to support their health clinic, afterschool/childcare programs, and more.
More details to come.
September - Liberty Lane
About Us: Liberty Lane is a charity offering second-stage housing to women (and their children) who have left family violence situations. We also provide Domestic Violence Outreach services to anyone suffering from domestic abuse. Our mission is to enable individuals who have experienced domestic violence to attain personal and economic independence and a future free of violence.
Our Programs:
1. Residential Program: Provides subsidized housing with on-site support.
2. Outreach Program: Offers individual and group services for emotional support, safety planning, and resource access.
3. Children's Program: Provides activities to help children develop coping strategies and life skills.
How to Access Our Services:
- Residential Program: (506) 451-2120 or ResidentialSupportWorker@libertylane.ca
- Outreach Program: (506) 458-9774 or OutreachCoordinator@libertylane.ca
- Children's Program: (506) 451-9225 or ChildGuidance@libertylane.ca
- Website: https://www.libertylane.ca/
Donate: https://www.libertylane.ca/financial-donations.html
Impact Opportunity: We will be collecting the most needed items for Liberty Lane and their resident families. There will also be opportunities for organizations to submit teams, volunteer, or sponsor/donate to their annual Ride for Refuge event to raise awareness for domestic abuse.
More details to come.