The generosity of one family will be felt by many others this Christmas and into the new year.
The 12th annual concert at the Imperial Theatre by the Friar Sisters this year raising over 55,000 for the Neighbourhood Action Group–who serve people living in the five priority neighbourhoods of Saint John.
Tracy Friars says they wanted to raise awareness of the wonderful work being done in these neighbourhoods by the people who live there.
The funds will be used to improve the quality of life of the people living in these neighbourhoods through employment readiness programs, neighbourhood safety, food purchase clubs and cooking classes.