March 21, 2022
SAINT JOHN – L’Arche Saint John’s future just became brighter thanks to a $10,000 donation from Moosehead Breweries.
“We couldn’t be more thrilled to receive such a generous gift from Moosehead, which is now one of the foundational supporters of the L’Arche Saint John Brighter Futures Fund,” says L’Arche Saint John Executive Director Zoël Breau.
“Moosehead is such an iconic, community-minded company – we’re proud to call them a partner as we look to grow our inclusive housing options and day programs and for adults with intellectual disabilities.”
The Brighter Futures Fund was launched last September at the L’Arche Building Community dinner in Saint John emceed by Andrew Oland, CEO of Moosehead.
“As a community, we need to ensure adults with intellectual disabilities can live and thrive in a safe and supportive environment,” Oland says. “Moosehead is proud to be making this important investment to support the growth of L’Arche in Saint John.”
Other foundational supporters of the endowment fund include the Sisters of Charity of the Immaculate Conception and Frank McKenna, the former premier of New Brunswick.
L’Arche Saint John partnered with the Greater Saint John Community Foundation to create the endowment fund, which allows anyone to donate any amount in support of L’Arche Saint John.
Donations to the Brighter Futures Fund are not spent but instead grow the endowment. The annual income earned from the endowment will help L’Arche Saint John both sustain its operations and fuel the critical need to expand its services for adults with intellectual disabilities.
Anyone wanting more information or wishing to donate to the fund can visit www.larchesaintjohn.org/donate and click on L’Arche Saint John Brighter Futures Fund.
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PHOTO CAPTION: From left, Andrew Oland, President & CEO of Moosehead Breweries, receives a painting from L'Arche Saint John's Krista Simmons and Zoel Breau, Executive Director of L'Arche Saint John. The custom painting by artists at L’Arche is a thank you for Moosehead's $10,000 donation to the Brighter Futures Fund. Photo: L'Arche Saint John.
For L’Arche Saint John media inquiries, please contact:
Zoël Breau, L’Arche Saint John
(506) 651-0266
zoel@larchesaintjohn.org
For Moosehead media inquiries, please contact:
Jillian Edwards, Moosehead Breweries
(902) 229-4994
Jillian.edwards@moosehead.ca
ABOUT L’ARCHE SAINT JOHN
L’Arche Saint John is a community of people with and without intellectual disabilities in Saint John. Founded in 2005, the non-profit operates McKim House on the city’s west side and the Creative Connections art studio and program at 95 Prince William St. It is part of a global organization. For more information, visit www.larchesaintjohn.org.
ABOUT MOOSEHEAD BREWERIES
Moosehead Breweries is Canada’s oldest independent brewer. Founded in 1867, the same year as Canada, the brewery is owned and operated by the sixth generation of the Oland family.
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Great connection and very proud to call Krista friend as she has finally found her niche in life by doing drawings of intrest