GREATER FREDERICTON SOCIAL INNOVATION WORKS TO STRENGTHEN OUR COMMUNITY BY
FOCUSING COLLECTIVE EFFORTS & RESOURCES ON COMMUNITY DEFINED GOALS.
FOCUSING COLLECTIVE EFFORTS & RESOURCES ON COMMUNITY DEFINED GOALS.
The value of Greater Fredericton Social Innovation is our ability to unite like-minded organizations engaging in powerful community work to address community issues.
Explore the interconnectedness of GFSI’s projects and partnerships with our Community Connection Network by clicking on any bubble or connecting line or using the search bar to learn more about the collaboration we’re fostering.
Explore the interconnectedness of GFSI’s projects and partnerships with our Community Connection Network by clicking on any bubble or connecting line or using the search bar to learn more about the collaboration we’re fostering.
Highlighted Programs
Here is an overview of our programs and the impact they are having on our community.
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On Jan 2024 over 60 representatives from our Non-Profit sector came together to form alliances to share information and find opportunities for collaboration.
We also had the opportunity to review and provide feedback on the Community Prosperity Hub. Thank you to NBCC and all our Civic Tech Fredericton volunteers who helped make the event a great success! |
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2023 Point in Time Count
In partnership with the Human Development Council, GFSI supported the coordination of the largest Point-in-Time Count done in our province. We oversaw the survey logistics and our team did a great job running the headquarters in Fredericton, Moncton and Saint John. You can view the results here.
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2023 Atlantic Region Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Symposium.
In partnership with the City of Fredericton's Office of Community Inclusion, this symposium provided a platform for organizations to present research, successes, challenges and lessons learned resulting from the implementation of DEI initiatives.
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What's Your Legacy - Matching professionals with the needs on Non-profit boards (ended for 2023)
In partnership with the Chamber of Commerce, GFSI and UNB Business Management students we launched the 2023 What's Your Legacy program. We matched 12 Non profits with at least three professionals. We had 16 impressive professionals register to join a non profit board of directors!
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Chamber of Commerce - Business Excellence Award in the non-profit category. Our team was thrilled to receive this recognition for all our hard work.
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Basic Income New Brunswick is part of Coalition Canada's cross country alliance of basic income advocacy groups and networks. Basic Income NB has been developed in partnership with GFSI to advocate for the implementation of a nationwide Basic Income Guarantee.
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Urban / Rural Rides is a registered charity powered by volunteers. This program was created in response to an ever-growing need in our rural communities for safe, affordable, and reliable transportation. GFSI has partnered with Urban / Rural Rides to expand their services to Cambridge-Narrows, Hanwell, Kingsclear, and Oromocto.
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The Gathering Place - Non-Profit Resource Centre is a beautiful, open-concept meeting space. The Gathering Place enables our community to host events, fundraisers, meetings, and collaborate. If your organization is interested in booking The Gathering Place please fill out this form to express your interest.
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Community Food Smart is a bulk food buying club for individuals and families keen on purchasing quality fruits and vegetables at affordable prices, sourced from local farmers when possible. Community Food Smart operates through a network of community partners who collect orders, provide volunteers, and distribute food bags to their members each month.
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NATIONAL HOUSING DAY
Since 2000, Nov. 22nd has been recognized as National Housing Day (NHD) across Canada. It’s a day to recognize the important work done by housing partners across our communities and to reflect on the work that still needs to be done to improve access to housing for everyone in Canada. This year, housing partners from the community will be hosting an awareness and momentum building event to highlight the critical role affordable housing and person-centred housing-based supports play in building a healthy community for all. |
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Non-profit Breakfast Club - The Fredericton area NPOs meet every month to check in with each other, look for opportunities to collaborate and share information. We meet the first Friday of the month on zoom. Click here to register for the next meeting. |
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Market Greens Fredericton is year-round, non-profit produce market with a purpose. Our mission is to make eating healthy accessible by offering affordable prices and opportunities to learn and volunteer. Learn more here. |
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Civic Tech Fredericton has been working in partnership with GFSI and ACOA to grow the Civic Tech community across Atlantic Canada. The team has created a comprehensive toolkit that provides an in-depth description of how to get started. To access the toolkit and other documents related to Civic Tech's work with ACOA, visit this page.
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Inter-generational living is a living arrangement between an older adult and younger adult who share a household. The goal of iGenNB is to enhance quality of life and provide affordable housing and mentorship through connection and co-living.
GFSI has partnered with The Ville and others to support inter-generational housing in our community. Please click here to learn more. |
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Social Work Social Action
students partner with local organizations every spring to support community based practices that promote social change. Please visit here to learn about their projects. |
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Non-Profit Data Collaboration involves working together to enable the use of data to effectively address our agency and community needs; improve service delivery and program design; influence policy development; and stress accountability to donors, volunteers, and the public. Optimal use of our data can impact not only how we provide services and channel our resources, but our ability to secure funds to remain sustainable.
Learn more here |
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Technical Solutions to Social Issues - Civic Tech Fredericton serves as the connective tissue between citizens, organizations, government innovators and the tech community. We facilitate knowledge sharing and work collaboratively to build the digital tools residents expect and need.
Civic Tech communities across North America unites policymakers, technologists, designers, public servants and engaged residents together to learn from one another, volunteer their expertise to make their communities better places to live. Visit Civic Tech Fredericton's Website |
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NB Voices is a website dedicated to sharing the stories of people living in New Brunswick. We value and use personal narratives as an indication of triumph. By documenting and sharing our knowledge, wisdom and experiences, NB Voices helps us generate true wellness in our communities and the individuals within them.
View NBvoices.com |
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SWAG is our team of committed older adults who want to make a difference in our community. They lead a number of initiatives in our city. We look forward to supporting the SWAG team as they work to make life better for older adults.
Click here to read more. |
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GFSI and partners lead the creation, implementation, analysis and reporting of the Age Friendly Survey. The results will help with long term decision-making on issues that affect us, on the part of elected officials, City staff, and the many non-profit organizations which continually work to make Fredericton a great city in which to live, work and play.
As data from the survey is analyzed and important issues identified, the plan is to follow-up with community consultations and forums. This will provide ongoing clarity and help in the creation of an age-friendly action plan to ensure that our needs are being met. |
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For you to make a difference in your community. Take action and take part in the annual What’s Your Legacy Program. To date, we have matched over 30 professionals with our non-profit community’s Board of Directors.
If you're still looking to volunteer, please visit https://www.connectfredericton.ca/ to find volunteer opportunities. |
GFSI at a Glance
