Sometimes, building community starts with a cup of coffee and a friendly conversation. Under the Tent Outreach supports 150 to 175 people experiencing homelessness each week, offering essential supplies, compassion, and connection. With support from our Community Grants, they're helping more neighbours find warmth, care, and a sense of belonging.

Fresh food, stronger communities, and a smarter approach to food security. Discover how Community Food Smart is bringing people together, making healthy food more affordable, and growing its impact across the Capital Region with support from the Fredericton Community Foundation.

Summer went fast, but the good keeps going. See how Community Grants helped young people across our community spend the season exploring, creating, connecting and belonging.

Belonging has the power to change lives. Discover how ArtReach is helping young people build confidence, express themselves, and find community through the arts, with support from the Fredericton Community Foundation.

What began as a life rooted in community, kindness, and helping others has become a lasting legacy. Discover how Doug McLean is honouring Anne's memory through a fund that will continue supporting causes they cared about for generations to come.

Last night, 465 community members gathered for the Fredericton Community Foundation’s 2026 Philanthropy in Action Celebration, an evening honouring Lois Walker Gillin, celebrating generosity in all its forms, and raising a record-breaking amount in support of local charitable causes.

Lois Walker Gillin is our 2026 Philanthropy in Action Award recipient, honouring a lifetime of generosity that continues to shape our community.

During Kindness Week, we gathered over coffee and conversation to thank the people who help make our work possible. A simple morning that reminded us how generosity connects our community all year long.

We were delighted to celebrate Sheila Washburn as she was recognized on the UNB Faculty of Engineering Wall of Fame. Learn how her lifelong commitment to service continues to shape opportunities for future engineers.

We’re proud to share that Alex Scholten has received the 2025 YMCA Peace Medallion, an honour that celebrates kindness, leadership, and community spirit. Read the full story.

Integration is never easy, but support makes all the difference. In Fredericton, a collaborative project is helping Muslim and Arab families access resources, reduce stress, and strengthen relationships, building healthier families and a stronger community for all.

At the Foundation, we believe learning should be within everyone’s reach. That’s why we’re proud to support Adult Literacy Fredericton (ALF), a small but mighty organization that’s been changing lives for over 40 years.

The Send Hunger Packing pilot project is providing nutritious meals to children and families in rural communities. With weekend backpacks and volunteer-made meals, the Oromocto and Surrounding Areas Food Bank is making a real impact. Thanks to support from the Fredericton Community Foundation.