The Saint John Multicultural Newcomers Resource Centre Inc., commonly known as The Saint John Newcomers Centre (SJNC), is a non-profit, non-political, and non-religious organization.
Founded in 2009, the purpose of the SJNC is to improve the cultural, social, and economic well-being of citizens and newcomers of all backgrounds to Greater Saint John and to promote equality for all cultural groups.
The objectives of the SJNC are:
- To collaborate between service providers and volunteer-run organizations serving the communities of the Greater Saint John area to further interests of newcomers;
- To celebrate multiculturalism within the region;
- To promote equality for all ethno-cultural groups;
- To serve as a central location where all citizens and newcomers to the region can gain access to community services and information;
- To foster a welcoming and supportive environment.