Federal Funding For 2 Saint John Organizations
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Saint John, NB, Canada / The Wave
Feb 4, 2021 9:50 AM
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.
Natasha Tasha Robia, Power Up! program graduate (Submitted)
The Saint John Women’s Empowerment Network (SJWEN) will virtually launch Power Up! Saint John, a free 10-week leadership empowerment and training program to help women move forward in their lives next week.
“Power Up! is our signature program here at the Women’s Empowerment Network,” said Executive Director Sharon Amirault. “It focuses on everything from working in a group, connecting with others, connecting with your community, getting to know your community and building skills for the next steps in your life.”
Amirault explained one of the best ways to combat and move people out of poverty is to help them find meaningful and gainful employment. Power Up! does this through helping participants figure out they want to do next with their lives, along with teaching the insight, skills and knowledge to accomplish their goals.