About Us
Through the power of community and collective action, we can create positive change.
Who We Are & What We Do
Established in 1984, PEDVAC (Port Elgin & District Volunteer Action Committee) is an award-winning, non-profit organization located in Port Elgin, New Brunswick, Canada offering community support services to meet the growing needs and challenges faced by our local residents.
Led by a small, dedicated staff and supported by a Board of Directors, PEDVAC provides assistance in areas such as food security, social services, education, health and community development, while remaining committed to creating a supportive environment where clients, volunteers, and staff are valued and respected.
PEDVAC
is community.
PEDVAC
is involvement.
PEDVAC
is support.
PEDVAC
is partnership.
But, most of all, PEDVAC is all heart.
We are proud to have received a multitude of honours and awards over the years, including the Milton F. Conservation Award, the New Brunswick Family Award, the Robert Hall Community Activism Award, and the United Way Agent of Change Award.
Our Mission
To improve the quality of life of individuals and families in the Strait Shores area in a positive and inclusive way through various programs and services.
Staff
Executive Board
Our tight-knit team works hard every day to ensure our programs and services are meeting the needs of our community and that a steady flow of funding is secured so that we can continue to serve residents for many years to come. With the help of steadfast volunteers, our team keeps daily operations running smoothly while strategizing on ways to maintain and grow programming as needs change.
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Board of Directors
Supporting our management team is a volunteer Board of Directors made up of 12 local residents experienced in education, health care, farming, and community development. They contribute their expertise and time to connect with the community, foster relationships, share the PEDVAC story, and ensure our services align with the community’s needs as well as organizational goals. Their expertise and passion are key to PEDVAC’s success.
Partnerships And Collaborations
We collaborate with a variety of local organizations, businesses, government agencies, and community members to support our initiatives and programs aimed at enhancing community well-being in the Strait Shores area.
From the local Rotary Club to the village council to the regional school, our community partnerships provide our organization with a solid foundation that ensures we continue to stay connected in a way that provides real and meaningful assistance where it is needed.
But we wouldn’t be where we are, 40 years later, without our funding partners. Agencies such as United Way, the New Brunswick government, Mazon Canada, The Crake Foundation, as well as local business donors, are the key to PEDVAC’s success and ongoing growth.
