The Meduxneakeg River Association received a $2500 grant in February 2024 to support educational programming and preserve visits for school children. Many of our Carleton North area youth participate and learn about our local habitats and environmental stewardship. 📸 submitted by MRA - first photo shows Grade 2 students from Centreville Community School on a snowshoe hike of the preserve this past winter and the second photo shows Holly Melanson, Marketing and Outreach Coordinator for MRA in front of the sign that tracks student visits to the preserve. The CNCF is pleased to support such important work in our greater community.
Yes, that is Commander Chris Hadfield laying on his back during a presentation to the 1200 students of the Carleton North Feeder School area on the day of the total solar eclipse, April 8, 2024. 📸 submitted by Carleton North High School depicts Canadian astronaut, Commander Chris Hadfield and a local kindergarten student, as he is vividly explaining to the audience how the human body reacts to lift off.
CNHS was awarded a $5000 grant in February 2024 to host and accommodate all the students in their gymnasium so all 1200 students from Centreville, Florenceville Elementary and Middle, Bristol, Bath and Carleton North Schools would have the opportunity to be inspired by Chris Hadfield and his story, at no cost to them or their families. The hour long presentation was informative, inspirational and encouraged students to question and follow their dreams! Another reason that our youth will remember April 8, 2024 and the total solar eclipse.
CNHS was awarded a $5000 grant in February 2024 to host and accommodate all the students in their gymnasium so all 1200 students from Centreville, Florenceville Elementary and Middle, Bristol, Bath and Carleton North Schools would have the opportunity to be inspired by Chris Hadfield and his story, at no cost to them or their families. The hour long presentation was informative, inspirational and encouraged students to question and follow their dreams! Another reason that our youth will remember April 8, 2024 and the total solar eclipse.
The Carleton North Community Foundation was pleased to support this initiative by the Upper Valley Autism Resource Centre. We are sure your clients will love this!
The Carleton Minor Hockey Association received a grant for $7000 in August 2023 for their Hockey Development Initiative. Carleton Minor Hockey Association (CNHA) wanted to invest in on-ice training aids and equipment that would enable their coaches to better serve players in more engaging and interactive practices. Funds were used to purchase goalie training and player shooting aids, passing pads and shooter tutor package, a variety of pucks for various age levels, and mini nets. 📸 submitted by CMHA and showcase local players that benefited from this project.
The Carleton North Community Foundation awarded a $17,500 grant to Carleton North High School in May 2024 to update the decades old gym equipment. Funds were used to purchase modern weight room amd gym equipment and will be used by students to promote a healthy lifestyle and meet the requirements of Physical Education classes. 📸 submitted by Carleton North High School.
Scientists in School received a $3900 grant in February 2024 to deliver interactive online classroom workshops and to cover outreach expenses to over 500 children ages 4 to 14 (K to Grade 8 ) living in low-income and rural communities across the District of Carleton North.
Pictured are students from Centreville Community School that participated in this program in May 2024. This project will continue throughout our area and reach other schools until December 2024.
Partnering with Anglophone School District West, this is part of a larger project to deliver at least 70 workshops to 1,500 children in under-served communities across NB. Through this, 1,500 children will have the opportunity to: engage directly in engage directly in the scientific process of identifying a problem, hypothesizing, experimenting, analyzing, forming conclusions, and then…trying again! They’ll think beyond just following directions which encourages creativity, and make connections between their task at hand and those of professional scientists, so children can see themselves as scientists-in-training.
Pictured are students from Centreville Community School that participated in this program in May 2024. This project will continue throughout our area and reach other schools until December 2024.
Partnering with Anglophone School District West, this is part of a larger project to deliver at least 70 workshops to 1,500 children in under-served communities across NB. Through this, 1,500 children will have the opportunity to: engage directly in engage directly in the scientific process of identifying a problem, hypothesizing, experimenting, analyzing, forming conclusions, and then…trying again! They’ll think beyond just following directions which encourages creativity, and make connections between their task at hand and those of professional scientists, so children can see themselves as scientists-in-training.
The CNCF was pleased to have awarded The Gathering of the Scots Festival a $1000 donation in May 2023 to support this local arts, cultural and sporting event that is held the first weekend in June in Perth-Andover, NB. Photos submitted by the organizers, showcasing 2 events that take place during the festival.
ATHLETICS - Arena Robinson (Carlingford, NB) Scottish Heavy Events Athlete. JOUSTING - Knight's of Valor (Ontario, Canada) Medieval Jousting Exhibition.
ATHLETICS - Arena Robinson (Carlingford, NB) Scottish Heavy Events Athlete. JOUSTING - Knight's of Valor (Ontario, Canada) Medieval Jousting Exhibition.
Florenceville Middle School received a grant from CNCF last year that was used to refresh classrooms to enhance the visual environment and create a welcoming space for students. Funds were utilized to purchase paint, posters and a variety of seating tools for different learning styles. Photo submitted by FMS, pictured is Cristy DeMerchant, teacher at Florenceville Middle School.
CNCF was pleased to support this initiative so that local Carleton North Feeder schools could benefit from the program. We will posts pictures as soon as we receive them.
Centreville Child Care is excited to announce we have received a $2500 grant from the Carleton North Community Foundation to go towards creating an outdoor creative area at our new facility! At CCC we value the importance of providing children with the space and materials to engage in process art. We believe all children are artists! Thank you CNCF!
The Carleton North Community Foundation was launched in 2008 with a $2-million donation from The McCain Foundation as part of the celebrations marking the 50th anniversary of McCain Foods. The Foundation supports a variety of eligible organizations under categories such as Arts & Culture, Education, Beautification, Economic Development, Recreation, Health & Wellness, and Environment. For more information visit the website at http://cncfdn.ca/
The Carleton North Community Foundation was launched in 2008 with a $2-million donation from The McCain Foundation as part of the celebrations marking the 50th anniversary of McCain Foods. The Foundation supports a variety of eligible organizations under categories such as Arts & Culture, Education, Beautification, Economic Development, Recreation, Health & Wellness, and Environment. For more information visit the website at http://cncfdn.ca/
Carleton North High School received a grant for $1500 in November 2023. The funds were used to host school wide wellness activities that were enjoyed by all students and a presentation by motivational speaker, Ian Tyson. 📸 submitted by Carleton North High School.
Wonderful educational and environmental stewardship work done by the Meduxnekeag Valley Nature Preserve and important to see the youth benefiting from grants awarded by CNCF.
The CNCF awarded a grant to Sanctuary House last year to assist them spread awareness of the important services they offer for the women and families of the Carleton North area.
The Upper Kent Recreation Centre was awarded a $10000 grant from CNCF in November 2023. The funds will be used to install a chair lift in the spring of 2024 as the centre adapts to the changing needs of their community and improve the accessibility for all visitors. We look forward to seeing a picture once the chairlift is installed.
The Town of Hartland received a $10000 grant in November 2023 for the purchase of a new scoreboard for the new hockey arena that is currently under construction. This arena will continue to be part of the Carleton Minor Hockey Association and will serve many youth and adults in the Carleton North area. Photo submitted by Town of Hartland for the $10000 grant for CCCC Scoreboard, picture includes Hartland Huskies player, CNHS player during annual hockey game and Tracey DeMerchant, Mayor of Hartland in the centre.
The Town of Hartland received a $10000 grant in November 2023 for the purchase of a new scoreboard for the new hockey arena that is currently under construction. This arena will continue to be part of the Carleton Minor Hockey Association and will serve many youth and adults in the Carleton North area. Photo submitted by Town of Hartland for the $10000 grant for CCCC Scoreboard, picture includes Hartland Huskies player, CNHS player during annual hockey game and Tracey DeMerchant, Mayor of Hartland in the centre.
In November 2023, the Horizon Health Network Stan Cassidy Centre for Rehabilitation received $5000 to support the Bikes and Trikes program which provides adaptive bikes for clients with physical challenges. Pictured on her bike is Maddie, with her sister and mother. Maddie had always wanted to ride a bike with her sister.
The Bikes & Trikes program at Horizon Health Network Stan Cassidy for Rehabilitation helps kids like Maddie by providing a bike adapted to her specific needs and opens a whole new world of participating in family and social activities. At a cost of $5000 per bike, these are not covered through Medicare or insurance programs. Clients of SCCR are already facing extra costs, whether through time away from work or travel costs related to treatment and rehabilitation. Grants like the one given by CNCF raise funds to cover the cost of the bike so that there is no cost to the family. The Stan Cassidy Centre serves clients in the Carleton North Area as well.
The Bikes & Trikes program at Horizon Health Network Stan Cassidy for Rehabilitation helps kids like Maddie by providing a bike adapted to her specific needs and opens a whole new world of participating in family and social activities. At a cost of $5000 per bike, these are not covered through Medicare or insurance programs. Clients of SCCR are already facing extra costs, whether through time away from work or travel costs related to treatment and rehabilitation. Grants like the one given by CNCF raise funds to cover the cost of the bike so that there is no cost to the family. The Stan Cassidy Centre serves clients in the Carleton North Area as well.
Carleton North High School received a $3000 grant in August 2023 to enhance the CNHS Project Resource project. Funds were used to purchase items for the Sensory Room that is used by students for a calm space and emotional regulation. As well, a washer and dryer unit was purchased for youth that need access to those services.
The Florenceville Rotary received a $3000 grant in August 2023 to help support the installation of an AED in the Northern Carleton Recreation Centre, that is new addition attached to the Northern Carleton Civic Centre. This will provide easy access to emergency equipment in the new space.
The Carleton North Imagination Library (CNIL) received a $5000 grant from CNCF in August 2023. We just received some wonderful pictures and testimonials from the CNIL sharing the benefits of their program in the development of the love of reading in our youngest residents of Carleton North.
The CNCF continues to support the health and recreation of our youth that live in the Carleton North area. Great to see the grant that Carleton Minor Carleton Minor Hockey received last year for new equipment in use.
Last year, CNCF was pleased to partner with the Government of Canada, Community Foundations of Canada, the Canadian Red Cross and United Way Centraide Canada as part of the Community Services Recovery Fund to award $24000 to the Community Residentail Living Board. Funds were utilized to invest in equipment, IT infrastructure and physical space to modernize their administrative responsibilities. Visit their website below.
https://www.pcd-cpmph.ca/community-residential-living-board-woodstock-inc-3/
https://www.pcd-cpmph.ca/community-residential-living-board-woodstock-inc-3/
Last year, CNCF was pleased to partner with the Government of Canada, Community Foundations of Canada, the Canadian Red Cross and the United Way Centraide Canada as part of the Community Services Recovery Fund to award $10000 to the Bath Step Ahead Early Learning Centre to work on board governance to strengthen and improve the organization.
Last year, CNCF was pleased to partner with the Government of Canada, Community Foundations of Canada, the Canadian Red Cross and the United Way Centraide Canada as part of the Community Services Recovery Fund to award $16500 to the River Valley Arts Alliance Inc. to work on board governance and explore a renewed future for the organization.
Last year, CNCF was pleased to partner with the Government of Canada, Community Foundations of Canada, the Canadian Red Cross and the United Way Centraide Canada as part of the Community Services Recovery Fund to award $16750 to Centreville Childcare Inc. to modernize technology and strengthen communication approaches with families that they serve.
Last year, CNCF was pleased to partner with the Government of Canada, Community Foundations of Canada, Canadian Red Cross and the United Way Centraide Canada as part of the Community Services Recovery Fund to award $29550 to the Juniper Community Centre to modernize and enhance technological infrastructure.
Last year, CNCF was pleased to partner with the Government of Canada, Community Foundations of Canada, Canadian Red Cross and the United Way Centraide Canada as part of the Community Services Recovery Fund to award $70000 to Upper Valley Autism Resource Centre Inc to modernize equipment and communications to better serve and support their communities.
Last year, CNCF was pleased to partner with the Government of Canada, Community Foundations of Canada, Canadian Red Cross and the United Way Centraide Canada as part of the Community Services Recovery Fund to award $27600 to Carleton Ground Search and Rescue Inc. to modernize equipment, recruit members and conduct training.
The Carleton North Community Foundation was pleased to sponsor this important initiative.
The Carleton North Community Foundation recently approved a grant application for the Centreville Community School’s Middle School Classroom Library Refresh. Centreville Community School’s Middle School Literacy teacher, Mrs. Iris Hitchcock, received a $3000 grant to purchase new books, magazines and display racks for the middle school students to enjoy and use for learning. The classroom libraries were getting a bit dated and more modern, up-to-date reading topics and genres were needed to get students more interested in reading again. Pictured are some of the Middle School students with just a few of the many books that were purchased with the money received from the CNCF.
Friendly reminder that the deadline for the next round of applications for CNCF funding is February 1st.
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Application – Carleton North Community Foundation
Grant Application Guidelines: The Carleton North Community Foundation supports the Northern Carleton area in a wide range of programs including Arts & Culture, Education, Beautification, Economic Development, Recreation, Health and Wellness, and Environment. The following types of organizations and....
The CNCF was pleased to award the River Valley Lifeline a grant in August for $5000 that was utilized to train volunteers for the organization’s services. Photo submitted by Ken Chappell of River Valley Lifeline.
The Carleton North Community Foundation is pleased to support the new Pathways initiative by The Andrew and Laura McCain Art Gallery that will work to build connections between the Indigenous and non-Indigenous art communities in our area.
The CNCF is pleased to have supported this project at Carleton North High School. The funds were used to enhance the sensory room for students and a washer and dryer that is accessible for students in need.
Carleton North Community Foundation was pleased to award the Centreville Royal Canadian Legion Branch 84 a grant for $6000 in August 2023. The funds were used to support the project to install the memorial banners commemorating 31 Centreville-area veterans in Victory Park, located in Centreville, NB.
The CNCF awarded a grant of $4500 to the Meduxneakeg River Association in May 2023. The funds were used to support Experiential Outdoor Education and school visits to the preserve. Many of the local Carleton North Feeder Schools participate in this program. The first picture shows Holly Melanson, Marketing and Outreach Coordinator of the Meduxneakeg River Association, at Wilson Mountain Preserve in front of the sign that tracks student visits to the preserve each year. The second picture shows CNCF Director, Angie Debertin and her class visiting the preserve in the winter.
CNCF is pleased to have supported this project at Carleton North High earlier this year. Wonderful to see the project completed and ready for use.
The Upper Regional Valley Hospital Foundation received a $10000 grant in August 2023, to support the MRI initiative.
In photo: CNCF Board member Victoria Hutt, URVH Foundation Board member Susan Lockhart and Co-Chair Betty-Lou Craig.
In photo: CNCF Board member Victoria Hutt, URVH Foundation Board member Susan Lockhart and Co-Chair Betty-Lou Craig.
Community Foundations of Canada
Employment and Social Development Canada
Employment and Social Development Canada
With #CommunityServicesRecoveryFund funding provided by @ESDC_GC, we are supporting a broad and diverse range of charities and non-profits to adapt and modernize so they can better support COVID-19 pandemic recovery in their communities. See the funding results at: www.communityservicesrecoveryfund.ca
Carleton North Community Foundation is proud to be one of the participating community foundations across Canada announcing results for the Government of Canada’s #CommunityServicesRecoveryFund, a collaboration between Canadian Red Cross, Community Foundations of Canada, and United Way Centraide Canada. The #CommunityServicesRecoveryFund will support a vast array of Community Service Organizations as they recover from the pandemic. To learn more about the local organizations supported through the #CommunityServicesRecoveryFund, visit our website at https://www.cncfdn.com/
The #CommunityServicesRecovery Fund aims to support the adaptation and modernization needs of non-profit and charitable Community Service Organizations facing immediate and long-term impacts of the pandemic as they continue to support communities.
Now more than ever, charities, non-profits, and Indigenous Governing Bodies are playing a key role in addressing persistent and complex social problems faced by all communities. The #CommunityServicesRecoveryFund, funded by @ESDC_GC, is supporting organizations as they strengthen and adapt. To learn more about the local organizations supported through the #CommunityServicesRecoveryFund, visit our website at https://www.cncfdn.com/
Community Foundations of Canada Employment and Social Development Canada
Carleton North Community Foundation is proud to be one of the participating community foundations across Canada announcing results for the Government of Canada’s #CommunityServicesRecoveryFund, a collaboration between Canadian Red Cross, Community Foundations of Canada, and United Way Centraide Canada. The #CommunityServicesRecoveryFund will support a vast array of Community Service Organizations as they recover from the pandemic. To learn more about the local organizations supported through the #CommunityServicesRecoveryFund, visit our website at https://www.cncfdn.com/
The #CommunityServicesRecovery Fund aims to support the adaptation and modernization needs of non-profit and charitable Community Service Organizations facing immediate and long-term impacts of the pandemic as they continue to support communities.
Now more than ever, charities, non-profits, and Indigenous Governing Bodies are playing a key role in addressing persistent and complex social problems faced by all communities. The #CommunityServicesRecoveryFund, funded by @ESDC_GC, is supporting organizations as they strengthen and adapt. To learn more about the local organizations supported through the #CommunityServicesRecoveryFund, visit our website at https://www.cncfdn.com/
Community Foundations of Canada Employment and Social Development Canada
The Meduxnekeag Valley Nature Preserve received a grant in May of this year for $4500 to help support the educational programming for students and youth in our area. Many of our local schools in the Carleton North area participate in the programming that the Meduxnekeag River Association offers to build knowledge of our local ecosystem, nature and environmental stewardship.
Centreville Community School recently received a grant for $1000. The funds will be used to support an ongoing gardening and climate action initiative at the K-8 school. Students from all grade levels learn about planting, growing vegetables, and the positive impacts on the climate. Additional supplies such as trellises, mini greenhouses, and seeds will be purchased to support the gardening project. Pictured left to right are CCS teacher Sam Thomas, CCS students Owen and Liam, and CNCF Director Angie Debertin.
The Florenceville Middle School recently received a grant for $3000. FMS will establish a special room in the school, “The Falcons'Sensory Nest". The Sensory Room is a room that helps calm students who are living with autism, ADHD, or any student that needs a safe space to calm down and regulate their feelings. The grant will be used to purchase lighting, chairs, treadmill and various sensory items. Pictured left to right are Vice-principal Cindy Pearson, EA Michelle Ritchie, Resource and Methods Teacher Karen St Thomas, teacher Jean Anne Green and James Wright CNCF Director.
Florenceville Elementary School recently received a grant for $4635 that will be used to update the FES Library.
In the photo: Principal Sarah Mahar, Librarian Marlene Hathaway and CNCF Director Victoria Hutt
In the photo: Principal Sarah Mahar, Librarian Marlene Hathaway and CNCF Director Victoria Hutt
In early May, Carleton North High School received a grant for $8400 to help support the Outdoor Pursuits programme at the school. Funds will be used to purchase canoes, paddles and life jackets. This enhances a previous grant from CNCF for canoes last year. Canoes are used by the students during the school year and then with a partnership with the park at Beechwood, the great community has access to rent the canoes during the summer months.
Earlier this month, Carleton North High School received a grant for $13000 to support the CNHS Gym Enhancements Project. Funds will be used to upgrade the sound system in the gym to current technology. This will support in hosting many events. Pictured left to right are, Jamie Gray, Varsity Basketball coach at CNHS, Victoria Hutt, CNCF Director and Kim McAuley parent and member of the CNHS Gym Enhancements Committee.
Carleton North High School received a grant in February 2023 for $4100. The funds were used by the Carleton North High School and Florenceville Middle School Track and Field teams to purchase hurdles and other equipment. Pictured left to right are Victoria Hutt, CNCF Director, Jason Smith, Principal at CNHS and Phillip Davis, teacher at CNHS/Track and Field coach.
Carleton North High School received a grant for $12500 in February 2023. The funds will be used to upgrade the outdoor hardcourt area at the school. Pictured left to right are, Victoria Hutt, CNCF Director and Jason Smith, Principal of Carleton North High School.
The Florenceville Curling Club received a grant in February 2023 to install an AED (automated electronic defibrillator). Pictured left to right, are CNCF Director Amanda Graham and Heart and Stroke Representative Annie Smith from St John.
