The needs in our community are big. But so is our collective capacity to meet them. At New Dawn, we believe in communities taking care of one another-and your gift is a part of that. Whether it’s a hot meal, a moment of connection, a space to create, or a safe place to land — your donation helps make those things possible. It’s not charity. It’s a shared investment in the kind of Cape Breton we want to live in.
The New Dawn Youth and Family Centre will stand as a promise to every child in Glace Bay: you matter, you belong, your future is bright.
In the middle of winter storms, when the roads are barely passable, our drivers still deliver meals to seniors across Cape Breton. It’s not just about nutrition — it’s about dignity, safety, and connection.
A place for artists, community members, and guests to gather, create, and connect. From gallery exhibits to community workshops, your gift helps keep art visible and accessible.
A direct way to help. From delivering meals to hosting arts programming, your donation supports real people right now.
Monthly gifts give us the stability to plan—and to show up consistently, even when the unexpected happens.
A gift in your will can carry forward your values and help future generations thrive here at home.
Other ways to give: donating securities, starting a fundraiser, or giving in someone’s honor—there are many ways to be part of this.
We don’t take your support for granted. We know that every dollar given is a choice — and it means something that you’ve chosen this work. Whether you’re donating today or simply learning more, thank you for being here.
We don’t take your support for granted We know that every dollar given is a choice — and it means something that you’ve chosen this work. Whether you’re donating today or simply learning more, thank you for being here.
"New Dawn is a rock in our community. It's the oldest community development corporation and, in my opinion, one of the most successful and sustainable in the country. I’ve always been very proud of my relationship with New Dawn."
—Annette Verschuren and Stan Shibinsky,
New Dawn donors
Eymu’ti’k Unama’ki, newte’jk l’uiknek te’sikl Mi’kmawe’l maqamikall mna’q iknmuetumittl. Ula maqamikew wiaqi-wikasik Wantaqo’tie’l aqq I’lamatultimkewe’l Ankukamkewe’l Mi’kmaq aqq Eleke’wuti kisa’matultisnik 1726ek.
We are in Unama’ki, one of the seven traditional and unceded ancestral territories of the people of Mi’kma’ki. This territory is covered by the Treaties of Peace and Friendship which the Mi’kmaq first signed with the British Crown in 1726.
Ketu’-keknuite’tmek aqq kepmite’tmek ula tela’matultimkip wjit maqamikew ta’n etekl mtmo’taqne’l. Ula tett, ula maqamikek, etl-lukutiek l’tunen aqq apoqntmnen apoqnmasimk aqq weliknamk Unama’ki.
We wish to recognize and honour this understanding of the lands on which we reside. It is from here, on these lands, that we work to create and support a culture of self-reliance and vibrancy.
AuCoin Renovations is matching all donations to the New Dawn Youth and Family Centre up to $10,000.
Glace Bay’s young people deserve a safe, welcoming place to learn, grow, and belong. The new Youth & Family Centre is being built for them, and your gift can help open its doors.
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