St. Croix Vocational Centre Inc.

05/26/2026

💜🌈 DISABILITY AWARENESS WEEK - RUBINSTEIN-TAYBI SYNDROME 🌈💜

As part of Disability Awareness Week, we are continuing to spotlight different disabilities and rare conditions to help spread awareness, understanding, acceptance and inclusion throughout our community. ✨

Today, we are highlighting Rubinstein-Taybi Syndrome (RTS).

RTS is a rare genetic condition that can affect growth, development, learning and communication. Every individual with RTS is unique and may experience different strengths, challenges and abilities. 💜

While RTS is considered rare, awareness and understanding can make a meaningful difference for individuals and families living with the condition. With support, inclusion, therapies and encouragement, people with RTS can thrive and reach their full potential.

This week reminds us that every person deserves to feel accepted, respected and included in our schools, workplaces and communities. 💫

Different, not less. Inclusion, not exclusion. 💜

05/25/2026

💚🌈 DISABILITY AWARENESS WEEK - CEREBRAL PALSY🌈💚

As part of Disability Awareness Week, we are continuing to spotlight different disabilities to help spread awareness, understanding, acceptance and inclusion throughout our community. ✨

Today, we are highlighting Cerebral Palsy.

Cerebral Palsy is a physical disability that affects movement, muscle control, posture and coordination. Every person with Cerebral Palsy experiences it differently, and with the right support, individuals with CP can live full, active and meaningful lives. 💚♿

Disability does not define a person’s abilities, strengths or potential. By creating inclusive communities and showing kindness, patience and support, we help ensure everyone feels valued and included.

Together, we can build a stronger and more inclusive community for all. 💫

05/25/2026

💙 THANK YOU TO OUR AMAZING LOCAL SPONSORS! 💙

We are incredibly grateful to these wonderful community partners for supporting our Special Olympics Bocce Team! 🎉

🔹 Dempsey's Plumbing & Heating donated all of the materials needed to build our bocce court.
🔹 Orr Foundations Inc. proudly stepped up as a jersey sponsor.
🔹 McGregor Construction, Excavating, Tree Removal Services also generously sponsored our team jerseys.

Because of your support, our athletes have more opportunities to play, compete, build confidence, and be part of something truly special. 🏅

Community support like this makes a real difference, and we are so thankful to have such amazing local businesses standing behind our athletes.

Please help us show them some love by supporting these incredible local businesses! 👏💙

05/25/2026

🌟👟 WALK & ROLL IS THIS FRIDAY! ♿💙

Join us as we Walk, Roll & Support Our Community during National Disability Awareness Week! 🌈

📍 We will be leaving the Thrift Store at 10:00 AM on Friday and walking to the corner of Main St. before heading back to the Thrift Store for some light refreshments! ☕🍪

🎽 Don’t forget to wear your Walk &Roll shirt or a bright coloured shirt so we can fill our community with colour, positivity & inclusion! 💚❤️💜💙

🏢 We also encourage local businesses and workplaces to decorate their business or work area in support of National Disability Awareness Week and help spread awareness, inclusion and acceptance throughout our community! ✨

We can’t wait to see everyone there for a fun, active and inclusive morning! 💫

St. Stephen Area Chamber of Commerce
Municipal District of St. Stephen
Downtown St. Stephen

05/25/2026

💙🌈 DISABILITY AWARENESS WEEK 🌈💙

Throughout this week, we will be spotlighting a number of different disabilities to help spread awareness, understanding, acceptance and inclusion within our community. Every individual is unique, and every person deserves to feel valued, respected and included. ✨

Today, we are highlighting Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

Autism is a spectrum, meaning every person with autism experiences the world differently. Autism can affect communication, social interaction, learning and behaviour, but it also comes with many unique strengths, talents and perspectives. 💙🧩

One of the most important things we can do as a community is lead with kindness, patience, understanding and acceptance. Inclusion matters, and small acts of support can make a big difference in someone’s life.

Different, not less. 💙

05/20/2026

🎉 We have EXTRA Walk & Roll shirts available! 🎉

If you still need a shirt, now’s your chance! We have various sizes and colours available while supplies last. 💙💜💚❤️

Show your support for inclusion and help spread an important message in our community.

Send us a message to claim yours before they’re gone! 👕✨

05/20/2026

Way to go Ethan!! 👏🏼 We are SO proud of you!!

Meet Ethan — one of the hardest workers we know! 💙

Ethan comes into work every day with a smile and a positive outlook that brightens our
whole team. While you may not always see him, he is working hard behind the scenes doing the important tasks we couldn’t manage without.

Ethan is also known for sharing his sage advice — always offering a positive perspective and thoughtful ways to handle life’s stressful moments. We are so grateful to have Ethan as part of our staff. His kindness, dedication, and smile truly make our day!

We asked Ethan a few questions:

How long have you worked for NWI?
About 2 years.

Describe your job at NWI?
I clean bathrooms, mop floors, sweep floors, shred a lot of papers, make sure the bottles and cans are changed, change the garbages & whatever else is asked of me.

What is the favourite part about your job?
My favourite part of my job is just coming to work! Every Tuesday and Thursday.

What motivates you?
I am motivated because NWI makes me feel appreciated every day I work.

What skill do you bring to your job?
A skill I bring to my job, is working hard. I give it everything I have when I work at NWI.

What is your favourite meal or to-go meal?
My favourite meal is King China, they have GREAT chinese food.

What hobby or activity do you do on your spare time?
A hobby or activity I love to do when I am not at work is to play video games.

Coffee, Tea or something else?
I love iced coffee and Pepsi.

If you could instantly learn a new skill, what would it be?
Working on video games

What one word would you use to describe NWI?
Amazing

What story or something personal that you'd like to share?
Before getting hired at NWI I had a really hard time finding a job. NWI gave me the opportunity to prove to them that I could be a great employee for them. I appreciate what NWI has done for me and I am very grateful that they gave me a chance.

If you're looking for someone to add to your team, Ethan has some time he can offer! Reach out to the St. Croix Vocational Centre Inc.

05/16/2026

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Didn’t get your Walk & Roll shirt ordered in time? Good news — we have a limited number of extra Inclusion Matters shirts on hand for anyone needing a last minute shirt for the event! 👕

Let’s fill the streets with colour and celebrate inclusion together on May 29! 💙💜💚💛🧡🩷

If you’d like a shirt, please send us a message or email PWL@NB.AIBN.COM to check available sizes and colours. First come, first served! ✨

05/13/2026

Neighbourhood Works has employed our participants for years, is always the first to support all of our fundraisers, and contributes to all of our events! We can certainly testify to how much they support local & just how much they truly care about our community and everyone in it! 👏🏼 ♥️

Last year alone, NWI contributed approximately 2.5 million dollars into the local economy through salaries, local purchasing, and contractor services.
This does not include long-term economic benefit of helping individuals become independent and employed. The true impact is even greater.

We buy local:
• $200,000+ at Kent
• $100,000-$120,000 in local food purchases
• Furniture and electronics locally
• Appliances and building supplies locally
• Office supplies locally

05/10/2026

Last day to cast your vote! ✔️

05/09/2026

Voting closes May 10th!