October 17th is

International Day for the Eradication of Poverty.

As a lead-up to this day, on October 15 & 16 you can take part in the Stand Up Against Poverty campaign in your community - or - make an event happen.

You can be part of the solution - make a difference.

Saint John Community Loan Fund Begins Annual Campaign

It's that time of the year - again! The Saint John Community Loan Fund is launching its annual Greeting Card and Art Auction on Monday, October 16^th, at Centerbeam Place, 14 King St., at 12:00 noon.

Meet the artists, purchase these one of a kind cards, and make a bid on the original art.

This year’s cards include images by Freeman Patterson, Holly Mackay, Ray Butler and Irène Grant Guérette.

For more information call Rob Roy at 506-633-0887 or email the Loan Fund loanfund@nbnet.nb.ca

As a sneak preview, here is the image “Saint John Christmas Tree Lighting” by Holly Mckay.