Big community projects rarely happen because of one person or one organization. They happen because a whole community decides something matters and steps forward to make it real.
The Fundy Albert Community Greenhouse is a good example of what that kind of dedication looks like. Projects like this take years of planning, fundraising, and collaboration. They require people who believe in the vision, partners who are willing to invest, and community members who show up again and again to support the work.
Building infrastructure that will serve students and the wider community is not a small undertaking. It takes resources, time, and trust. When local organizations step forward to help fund a project, they are doing more than making a donation. They are helping create opportunities for learning, food access, and community connection that will last for many years.
The Fundy Albert Community Greenhouse is a good example of what that kind of dedication looks like. Projects like this take years of planning, fundraising, and collaboration. They require people who believe in the vision, partners who are willing to invest, and community members who show up again and again to support the work.
Building infrastructure that will serve students and the wider community is not a small undertaking. It takes resources, time, and trust. When local organizations step forward to help fund a project, they are doing more than making a donation. They are helping create opportunities for learning, food access, and community connection that will last for many years.
Two of the key partners who helped make the Fundy Albert Community Greenhouse possible were OMISTA Credit Union and the Bennett and Albert County Health Care Foundation. Each organization generously contributed $10,000 toward the project, providing essential support that helped move the greenhouse from an idea into reality.
“At OMISTA, we believe in the co-operative principle of concern for the communities we call home. Supporting the Fundy Albert Community Greenhouse Project is exactly what that looks like in action. This initiative builds food security, supports hands-on learning, and strengthens the community from the ground up. As a Certified B Corporation credit union, we’re proud to help grow something truly meaningful for Fundy Albert,” said Tammy Christopher, CEO of OMISTA Credit Union.
“The Bennett and Albert County Health Care Foundation is proud to be a financial supporter of the Fundy Albert Community Greenhouse project in Fundy Albert. Initiatives like this promote wellness and community connection, which align closely with the Foundation’s mission to advance community health and wellness,” said Bob Rochon, Chair of the Bennett and Albert County Health Care Foundation.
Support from organizations like OMISTA and the Bennett and Albert County Health Care Foundation demonstrates the power of community partnerships. Additional heartfelt thanks goes out to the following businesses and community members for their financial support towards our project:
Many thanks, Emily Ostler Colpitts, CRHS Principal, Chair of the Fundy Albert Community Greenhouse Committee Alicia O'Hara, Co-chair of the Fundy Albert Community Greenhouse Committee
“At OMISTA, we believe in the co-operative principle of concern for the communities we call home. Supporting the Fundy Albert Community Greenhouse Project is exactly what that looks like in action. This initiative builds food security, supports hands-on learning, and strengthens the community from the ground up. As a Certified B Corporation credit union, we’re proud to help grow something truly meaningful for Fundy Albert,” said Tammy Christopher, CEO of OMISTA Credit Union.
“The Bennett and Albert County Health Care Foundation is proud to be a financial supporter of the Fundy Albert Community Greenhouse project in Fundy Albert. Initiatives like this promote wellness and community connection, which align closely with the Foundation’s mission to advance community health and wellness,” said Bob Rochon, Chair of the Bennett and Albert County Health Care Foundation.
Support from organizations like OMISTA and the Bennett and Albert County Health Care Foundation demonstrates the power of community partnerships. Additional heartfelt thanks goes out to the following businesses and community members for their financial support towards our project:
- Premier Trucking
- Baker Tilly
- Collins Lobster
- Sanford Fisheries
- Chignecto Fisheries
- CMR Fisheries Inc.
- Lockhart Fisheries Inc.
- Howard and Denise Tingley
- Riverview Truck Repair
- Ryan and Melissa Butland
Many thanks, Emily Ostler Colpitts, CRHS Principal, Chair of the Fundy Albert Community Greenhouse Committee Alicia O'Hara, Co-chair of the Fundy Albert Community Greenhouse Committee
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