This Christmas season, Moncton Cares proudly hosted a Community Champion Award Ceremony alongside a joyful multicultural Christmas celebration—an evening grounded in gratitude, inclusion, and community belonging.
Held at the Community of Joyce Avenue, the event was organized in partnership with Olivia Hun and celebrated collaboratively with the New Brunswick Refugee Clinic. The gathering brought together a diverse group of newcomers, refugees, volunteers, community leaders, and long-time residents, reflecting the rich multicultural fabric of Moncton.
Honouring the Pillars of Our Multicultural Community
Every strong community is built by people who lead with compassion and commitment. This evening was dedicated to local community champions who believed in Moncton Cares during its early days and played a key role in supporting newcomer settlement, refugee inclusion, and multicultural community building.
As a gesture of appreciation, medals were presented to individuals who:
- Supported Moncton Cares in its beginning stages
- Advocated for newcomers and refugee families
- Contributed selflessly behind the scenes
- Helped foster inclusion, dignity, and belonging across cultures
Each medal symbolized resilience, solidarity, and the shared responsibility of building an inclusive community.
Partnership with the New Brunswick Refugee Clinic
The celebration was enriched by the presence of Oliver Hun, Executive Director of the New Brunswick Refugee Clinic, underscoring the importance of collaboration in advancing newcomer and refugee support services across New Brunswick.
The participation of refugee families added meaning and warmth to the event, reminding everyone that multicultural celebrations are powerful spaces for connection, healing, and belonging—especially for those building new lives in Canada.
Board Leadership Supporting Newcomer Inclusion
The event was honoured by the presence of Moncton Cares Board Members—Heather Fraser, Ken Biddington, Kevin Rogers, and Maha Imaztinene—whose participation reflected strong governance and a shared commitment to equity-driven, newcomer-focused, and multicultural initiatives.
A Multicultural Christmas Celebration of Togetherness
Beyond the awards, the evening was filled with festive cheer, shared meals, conversations, and laughter. The Joyce Avenue community space became a welcoming place where cultures, languages, and stories came together, capturing the true spirit of a multicultural Christmas.
This celebration went beyond the holiday—it affirmed that newcomers and refugees are an integral part of Moncton’s present and future.
Gratitude and the Road Ahead
Moncton Cares extends heartfelt thanks to Olivia Hun, the New Brunswick Refugee Clinic, the Community of Joyce Avenue, and all volunteers and supporters who made this multicultural celebration possible.
Most importantly, we thank the community champions, newcomer families, refugee participants, and volunteers who continue to believe in building a more inclusive, caring, and connected Moncton.
Support Our Work — Make a Donation
Community programs for newcomers, refugees, and multicultural families are made possible through the generosity of donors. Your contribution helps us provide food support, settlement services, community events, and safe spaces for belonging.
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Behind every successful community event is a team of dedicated volunteers. If you believe in multicultural inclusion, newcomer support, and community connection, we would love to have you join us.
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As the year comes to a close, this celebration reaffirmed our commitment to multicultural inclusion, newcomer support, and community belonging—together.
From all of us at Moncton Cares, thank you for being part of our shared journey.
