Southwest NB Community Development

05/12/2026

There is a Canadian Dental Care Plan Clinic in Saint Andrews tomorrow, Wednesday May 13th from 10am-3pm, hosted by Charlotte County Seniors Resource Centre !

And there are many other ways to learn more about the CDCP. For more information about CDCP or other services you can visit socialsupportsnb.ca/dental or call 2-1-1below, or call 2-1-1

💡Did you know!? The new Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) can help make dental care more affordable and accessible for you and your family!
✅ If you qualify, the CDCP covers a portion of the cost for a wide range of oral health care services.
✅ Already receiving dental coverage through Social Development? Don’t worry - your current benefits won’t change! Applying for the CDCP
will enhance your dental coverage with access to more services and
treatments.

🦷 Applications are quick and easy!

➡️ Visit Canada.ca/dental or call 1-833-537-4342 today.
➡️ Need more information about the CDCP or other services that might be helpful, visit socialsupportsnb.ca/dental or call 2-1-1.

05/07/2026

Nomination period extended. New deadline: May 31, 2026! Overcoming Poverty Together-Ensemble pour vaincre la pauvreté will announce the recipients on October 17, 2026. To stay up-to-date with ESIC and OPT4 news, visit www.nbtogether.ca 💫

The Economic & Social Inclusion Award is intended to recognize individuals, organizations, and partners across the province who have demonstrated a deep commitment to fostering a more inclusive and engaged society. The award celebrates those who actively work to reduce poverty, promote economic and social inclusion, and seek to reduce the stigma associated with poverty.

(Le français suit)
Nomination period extended. New deadline: May 31, 2026! We will announce the recipients on October 17, 2026. To stay up-to-date with ESIC and OPT4 news, visit www.nbtogether.ca 💫
La période de mise en candidature prolongée! Nouvelle date limite : 31 mai 2026! Nous annoncerons les récipiendaires du prix le 17 octobre 2026. Pour rester à l’affût des nouvelles de la SIES et du plan EVP4, visitez le www.ensemblenb.ca 💫

05/05/2026

📢 Our next virtual Lunch & Learn is today!
Kristan Cloney from Gold Crown Creative is joining us with a short session designed specifically for non-profits looking for simple, practical ways to improve how you communicate their work.

📆TODAY
🕦12pm-12:30pm
🔗Email us for the link: [email protected]

Topic: Beyond the Post: Marketing That Moves Your Mission
This 30-minute Lunch & Learn is designed specifically for non-profits looking for simple, practical ways to improve how they communicate their work. The session will cover the difference between promotion and storytelling, how to share impact more effectively, and a few easy content ideas organizations can realistically maintain without a large team or budget.

Kristan Cloney is the founder of Gold Crown Creative, a creative marketing and consulting business based in St. Stephen, New Brunswick. She works with small businesses and non-profit organizations to develop clear messaging, authentic brands, and practical marketing systems that are easy to maintain. With a background in entrepreneurship and years of hands-on experience, Kristan focuses on helping organizations communicate their impact in a way that feels natural, consistent, and effective.

04/16/2026

📢 Our next virtual Lunch & Learn is coming up!

We are excited to have Pam Jones from Kaleidoscope Social Impact join us to share about Financial Empowerment and Social Impact. Pam will be talking about what Kaleidoscope has to offer and what she would like to bring to our communities!

📆Tuesday April 20th
🕦12pm-12:30pm
🔗Email us for the link: [email protected]

03/31/2026

📢 Our next virtual Lunch & Learn is coming up!

We are excited to have Liz MacBeth from the Independent Living Nova Scotia (ILNS). ILNS offers free and bilingual Disability Tax Credit navigation services throughout all four Atlantic Provinces.
Join us to learn more about the supports available through ILNS!

📆Tuesday April 7th
🕦12pm-12:30pm
🔗Email us for the link: [email protected]

https://ilns.ca/dtc/

03/30/2026

📣The 2026-2027 Community Action Program will open for applications on April 1st, 2026!

For more information on who can apply what types of projects are eligible, you can visit: 🔗https://snbsc.ca/community-services/community-development/community-action-funding

03/25/2026

Overcoming Poverty Together-Ensemble pour vaincre la pauvreté has launched a new award! 🏆

The award aims to celebrate those who actively work to reduce poverty, promote economic and social inclusion, and seek to reduce the stigma associated with poverty.

We can think of many organizations and individuals in Southwest who deserve to be nominated! 🫶

👉Nominations are open! More information can be found at: www.nbtogether.ca

03/23/2026

📣We're working with Social Impact to strengthen financial literacy across the Southwest region, and we want your help!

📊We're asking non-profits and service providers to share your insights in our survey: https://survey.ksi.clamo.io/surveylist.php

👉Your input will help us better understand existing challenges, identify gaps in resources, and design programs to build financial knowledge and confidence!

For more information reach out to:
Pamela Jones, Financial Empowerment Coordinator: [email protected]

03/23/2026

🍴🍎Grab your lunch and join us virtually to learn about Social Enterprise in NB!

🔗For the link, just email: [email protected]

📢 Next Lunch and Learn, coming up!

We are excited to have Vanessa Paesani from the Pond-Deshpande Centre join us at our next virtual Lunch & Learn to talk about Social Enterprise in NB!

📆March 23th, 12pm-12:30pm
✍️Email us for the link: [email protected].

Session Details:
Social enterprises are a growing model that combines business revenue with social impact. They respond to real community needs like housing, jobs, environment, inclusion, while building sustainable business models. This session is ideal for people working in non-profit, education, economic development, government, business, or community leadership.

You’ll learn:
✅ What defines a social enterprise (and what doesn’t)
✅ Why the model matters now in New Brunswick
✅ Funding and financing realities in the province
✅ Building a strong capital stack (grants, loans, investment, procurement, community financing)
✅ Collaboration opportunities and ecosystem support

https://ponddeshpande.ca
https://socialenterprisenb.ca/

03/20/2026

📢 Next Lunch and Learn, coming up!

We are excited to have Vanessa Paesani from the Pond-Deshpande Centre join us at our next virtual Lunch & Learn to talk about Social Enterprise in NB!

📆March 23th, 12pm-12:30pm
✍️Email us for the link: [email protected].

Session Details:
Social enterprises are a growing model that combines business revenue with social impact. They respond to real community needs like housing, jobs, environment, inclusion, while building sustainable business models. This session is ideal for people working in non-profit, education, economic development, government, business, or community leadership.

You’ll learn:
✅ What defines a social enterprise (and what doesn’t)
✅ Why the model matters now in New Brunswick
✅ Funding and financing realities in the province
✅ Building a strong capital stack (grants, loans, investment, procurement, community financing)
✅ Collaboration opportunities and ecosystem support

https://ponddeshpande.ca
https://socialenterprisenb.ca/