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At Moncton Cares, also known as NB Cares, we believe that food has a special power to bring people together. A shared meal can create conversation, build trust, celebrate tradition, and help people feel connected to their community. As a growing Multicultural Center, we were proud to host our Multicultural Community BBQ on May 31, 2026, at Centennial Park, Moncton. The purpose of this BBQ was simple but meaningful: to create a welcoming space where people from different cultures, backgrounds, and generations could come together, enjoy food, experience performances, visit community booths, and build friendships. Events like this help celebrate the beautiful traditions that make Greater Moncton and New Brunswick stronger. This year’s Multicultural Community BBQ welcomed 1,230 participants and was largely managed by an incredible team of 77 volunteers. Their hard work, planning, kindness, and energy made the event possible. From setup and registration to food service, vendor support, cleanup, and participant assistance, volunteers played a major role in creating a safe, organized, and welcoming experience for everyone. We were honoured to welcome several community leaders and elected officials who visited the BBQ and showed their support, including Mayor Shawn Crossman, Councillor Julianna Mutch, MLA Alexandre Cédric Doucet, MLA Rob Weir, and MP Ginette Petitpas Taylor. Their presence encouraged our volunteers, performers, vendors, and participants, and showed the importance of community leadership in supporting multicultural events and grassroots organizations. The event included various booths from not-for-profit organizations and small vendors, giving community members the opportunity to learn about local services, support small businesses, and connect with people doing meaningful work in the region. These booths added value to the event by creating space for awareness, entrepreneurship, partnership, and community engagement. We were also honoured to have participation from BAGMA — the Bangladesh community, who helped bring cultural representation and community connection to the event. The day featured wonderful multicultural performances, including a Malagasy performer, Vietnamese performers, Chinese performers, and a Latin American Zumba artist. These performances created a lively and welcoming atmosphere where people could enjoy different cultural expressions through dance, movement, music, and celebration. For many families, the BBQ was not only about food; it was also about feeling included. Children, parents, seniors, new Canadians, and long-time residents all had the opportunity to gather in one place, meet new people, and enjoy the richness of different cultures. All funds raised through this event were planned to support the Moncton Cares multicultural food bank operation, helping us continue serving families and individuals facing food insecurity. This made the event not only a celebration, but also a meaningful community effort to support those in need. At NB Cares / Moncton Cares, we see events like the Multicultural Community BBQ as more than one-day celebrations. They are part of our ongoing commitment to building a connected, inclusive, and welcoming community. Thank you to all elected officials, performers, volunteers, vendors, not-for-profit partners, families, and supporters who helped make this BBQ a beautiful celebration of food, friendship, culture, and community. Together, we celebrate culture. Together, we build community.

At Moncton Cares, also known as NB Cares, we believe wellness is not only about exercise. It is also about connection, friendship, mental health, community belonging, and creating safe spaces where people can feel welcome. As a growing Multicultural Center, Moncton Cares is proud to launch its Outdoor Community Wellness Program at Centennial Park, Moncton, from June to August, every Wednesday and Thursday from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. This Wellness Program is designed to bring people together in a natural, relaxed, and friendly outdoor environment. Many people in our community are looking for affordable ways to stay active, meet others, reduce stress, and enjoy the summer season. Through this community program by Moncton Cares, participants can take part in simple wellness and recreation activities while also building meaningful relationships. The idea behind the program is simple: wellness should be accessible to everyone. Whether someone is a new Canadian, a long-time resident, a senior, a youth, a parent, or someone who simply wants to meet new people, this program offers a welcoming space to participate at their own comfort level. Our Outdoor Community Wellness Program encourages Networking in Nature, where people can connect while enjoying fresh air, movement, and conversation at Centennial Park, Moncton. In today’s busy world, many individuals experience loneliness or social isolation. Outdoor wellness activities can help people relax, feel more confident, and create new friendships in a natural setting. The program also supports participants to Build Friendships through shared activities. Sometimes, a simple walk, stretch, group activity, or conversation in the park can become the beginning of a strong community connection. For many people, especially those who are new to the area, these informal moments of connection are very important. Recreation is also an important part of this initiative. Through light physical activities, outdoor movement, and social wellness sessions, participants can improve their physical and mental well-being. The program is not focused on competition. It is focused on participation, inclusion, confidence, and joy. At NB Cares / Moncton Cares, we continue to create programs that bring people from different cultures, ages, and backgrounds together. Our Wellness Program reflects our mission to build a connected, inclusive community where everyone can contribute and succeed. We invite community members to join us at Centennial Park, Moncton, every Wednesday and Thursday from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, June to August, and be part of this meaningful outdoor wellness journey. Come for wellness. Stay for friendship. Grow with community.

At Moncton Cares, volunteers are the heart of everything we do. Every program, event, class, food bank appointment, and community initiative becomes possible because of people who choose to give their time, energy, skills, and kindness to others. During our recent Graduation Ceremony, we also hosted a special Volunteer Appreciation Ceremony to recognize the dedicated volunteers who continue to support Moncton Cares and help us build a stronger, more connected community in New Brunswick. As a growing Multicultural Center, Moncton Cares, also known as NB Cares, depends on the support of volunteers from different backgrounds, cultures, ages, and life experiences. Together, they help create a welcoming space where people can learn, connect, receive support, and feel a true sense of belonging. This appreciation ceremony was a meaningful moment for our organization because many of our programs depend heavily on volunteer support. From language classes and community events to food security programs, wellness activities, administration, outreach, setup, cleanup, and participant support, volunteers are involved in almost every part of our work. To honour their contribution, Moncton Cares presented volunteers with certificates of appreciation and gift cards as a small token of gratitude for their continuous support. While no certificate or gift can fully measure the value of their service, it was important for us to pause, say thank you, and recognize the positive impact they are making in people’s lives. We also gave a special shoutout to VanHa, Natalia, and Norma, who have been helping Moncton Cares for a very long time. Their ongoing dedication, reliability, and kindness have made a real difference in our programs and in the experience of the people we serve. Volunteers like them show what community care truly looks like. At Moncton Cares, volunteering is not just about completing tasks. It is about creating belonging. It is about welcoming new Canadians, supporting families, encouraging seniors, helping youth, reducing isolation, and making sure people feel seen, respected, and supported. We are deeply thankful to every volunteer who has supported Moncton Cares, whether for one event, one program, or many months and years. Your contribution matters. Your kindness matters. Your time matters. If you would like to make a difference in your community, we invite you to Register to Volunteer with Moncton Cares. Your time and skills can help us continue building a connected, inclusive community across New Brunswick where everyone can contribute and succeed. Thank you to all the volunteers who power Moncton Cares.