Board Chair Stephen Willis tells CHSJ News there are many unsung heroes in the Saint John area who deserve to be recognized.
Some of the organizations receiving grants include the NB Youth Orchestra, Kids Help Phone, and the Devine Mercy Catholic Church.
The Foundation also giving out a 30 thousand dollar grant to the city's Teen Pregnancy Committee in honour of the milestone.
Committee Chair Penny Higdon says the money will go to help create awareness. She says they plan to try and reach teens through outlets that they already use, like Facebook.
In 2009, Saint John had the highest rate of teen pregnancy in the province, with 42 girls out of every 1000 becoming pregnant.
