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John Clark, Jr. presented a $12,000 cheque to Solo Chicken Productions at the Charlotte Street Arts Centre, December 2024. John is joined here by Solo Chicken program participants and instructors.

Barb Ramsay (Director, J T Clark Family Foundation) and Cassandra Leblanc (Executive Director of Fredericton Community Kitchen) highlighting the ‘double your donation’ challenge that the John T. Clark Family Foundation made to the Fredericton Community Kitchen. This photo is taken at the Kitchen located at 65 Brunswick Street in Fredericton.

“First, I just want to say thank you, the JT Clark Family Foundation, so very much for agreeing to do a matching campaign with us. We really appreciate the support, especially this year in light of the postal strike and how it has impacted our fundraising efforts. Our holiday mail-out usually brings in about $200,000 each year. This has been a big setback for us…

Now for the good news! We definitely met our goal of raising $10,000…. because the final number is in. Our community donated $81,210 yesterday!!!

We knew our donors would give, but we did not expect this kind of response. With your contribution, we will have almost raised $100,000 in just one day. That’s a pretty great Christmas gift. Thank you.

Best,
Cassandra LeBlanc
Executive Director
Fredericton Community Kitchens Inc.”

“McAdam Elementary School’s playground has hosted countless childhood thrills and spills throughout the decades.
But after years of use, some of its equipment needed a refresh. Its 40-year-old monkey bar set was due for replacement, as were “a couple of teeter-totters that parents of students used when they went to school here,” said McAdam Elementary School Principal Scott Cousins…”

“… remaining funds came from Fredericton’s J.T. Clark Family Foundation. The philanthropic organization’s goal “is basically trying to improve the lives of people living in and around Fredericton and southwestern New Brunswick,” said J.T. Clark Family Foundation Director Cynthia Clark.”

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J.T. Clark Family Foundation provided a donation of $50,000

The City of Fredericton’s Pickleball Club will benefit from new construction to support inclusion and a deeper sense of community

News Release
August 1, 2023 · Fredericton, New Brunswick · Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)

Canadian communities flourish when they have safe, welcoming public spaces where people can come together to connect, engage and participate in recreational programs and activities. Having access to vibrant, interactive spaces breathes new life into our communities, stimulates local economies, creates jobs, and improves the quality of life for Canadians.

Today, Jenica Atwin, Member of Parliament for Fredericton, announced an investment of $127,930 through the Canada Community Revitalization Fund (CCRF) for the Fredericton Pickleball Club. The announcement was made on behalf of the Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA).

This investment will support the construction of six new accessible pickleball courts that will benefit a growing membership and attract a larger, diverse group of participants to the sport – contributing to a vibrant sense of community and greater social inclusion.

The Honourable Jill Green, Social Development Minister and Minister responsible for the New Brunswick Housing Corporation, announced support of $104,122 from the Province of New Brunswick through the Regional Development Corporation (RDC); and Her Worship, Kate Rogers, Mayor for the City of Fredericton, announced a donation of land for the courts located at the Willie O’Ree Sports Complex.

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The J.T. Clark Family Foundation provides supports a new Performing Arts Centre in Fredericton.

“My family and I decided to support this initative early on in a significant way because projects like this will determine the future of our community for generations to come. Our responsibility today is to ensure future success – and the Performing Arts Centre is a once-in-a-lifetime investment where we can create a lasting legacy.”

— John T. Clark, Chair of the J.T. Clark Family Foundation Inc.

“Thank-you for taking the time to meet and visit with our students. It is so amazing that you and your family encourage students to get involved, learn about and support such a fantastic organization like Terry Fox.”

–Jennifer Jones, Teacher, George Street Middle School, Fredericton, NB