COMMUNITY INVESTMENT
SITEWIDE QUICK LINKS
The Community Sponsorship Program supports local initiatives that strengthen community well being, promote inclusion, and enhance the social, cultural, environmental, or economic vitality of the region. The program provides financial or in-kind support to eligible organizations whose projects align with organizational values and strategic priorities
COMMUNITY IMPACT AT PORT SAINT JOHN
FEATURED COMMUNITY PROGRAMMING
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Port Saint John partners with CBC Radio One Information Morning Saint John each December to carry out the annual Harbour Lights Campaign which began in 1997 and has raised more than $3.5 million for 16 food banks in Southern New Brunswick.
To learn more, visit the Harbour Lights website.
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Port Saint John has sponsored the Menahquesk PowWow, hosted by the City of Saint John in 2024 and 2025. We are committed to continually learning and building meaningful relationships with Indigenous organizations and supporting Indigenous led activities.
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In 2020, Port Saint John and the Saint John Arts Centre announced a landmark sponsorship of a signature gallery space at the Saint John Arts Centre and a partnership for a biennial artist in the residency program, where a professional artist would be selected to create original port-focused works over a period of 10 months. The successful artist is given funding and exhibit space to display their works.
The first residency program launched in September 2021, and Sarah Sackville, was the unanimous choice made by the selection committee. Fred Harrison, artist and sculptor was announced as the second artist in residence for the 2023 artist in residency program.
THE BETTY MACMILLAN BURSARY
The Betty MacMillan Bursary recognizes the legacy of Betty MacMillan and the role she played at Port Saint John in establishing and developing the cruise tourism sector in New Brunswick. The recipient of this award will be a student enrolled in the Hospitality and Tourism program at NBCC.
COMMUNITY SPONSORSHIPS & DONATIONS
Port Saint John dedicates funding to support charities and community events each year. Our 2026 community investment funding is fully committed.
Organizations interested in 2027 funding are encouraged to fill out an application form and submit their request to: community@sjport.com