The 12 Neighbours Community

10/07/2026

Introducing The People We Walk Past—a new podcast with 12Neighbours founder Marcel LeBrun.

Conversations that change how we see each other.

In Episode 1, Sarah shares her insights on life on the street, recovery and being seen. She once carried tree roots for protection while living outside. Today, she turns them into art.

Listen here + available on all podcast platforms, Apple, Spotify, Youtube, and more. https://www.buzzsprout.com/2656368

09/25/2026

WE’RE HIRING IN SAINT JOHN!

Help us build community at 12 Neighbours! We’re filling three open positions:

Recovery Counsellor
Supportive Housing Manager
Community Support Specialist

To Apply: Email your resume and cover letter to [email protected]

09/02/2026

We are excited to announce a new partnership with United Way Maritimes, where 12 Neighbours will provide the wraparound supports for the new Sunnyside community in Saint John, and to partner with Housing Alternatives Inc., who will provide property maintenance.

United Way has announced that: Sunnyside will provide 70 permanent supportive housing units for people experiencing homelessness. The homes are designed to be an affordable, safe, well-maintained, and welcoming environment for residents.

Learn more here: https://www.unitedwaymaritimes.ca/about-us/news/united-way-maritimes-names-two-new-partners-at-sunnyside-community/

08/20/2026

We are deeply grateful to Susan Bishop and The Ralph and Janet Shears Family Foundation for their generous support of our recovery program. Their partnership directly enables us to walk alongside community members as they heal, rebuild, and step into new possibilities with safety, dignity, and care

07/05/2026

At 12 Neighbours, we often say that housing is just the beginning. Recovery, personal development, purpose, and belonging are what help people build a full life.

Marcel shared a personal reflection on overdose, emergency response, and the stronger offer our communities need to build after the breathing returns.

Emergency response saves lives. It should.

But if we want to change our communities, we also have to invest in a stronger and more comprehensive offer: safe housing, recovery, supportive relationships, personal development, purpose and meaningful opportunity.

We hope this reflection contributes to a thoughtful conversation about how we can build communities that help people not only survive—but truly live.

Read the article here:

A reflection on overdose, emergency response, and the stronger offer we need to build after the breathing returns.

07/03/2026

We're hiring a Kitchen Manager at Neighbourly Coffee!

A leadership role focused on our purpose and mission, you'll run back of house, lead a team and help mentor people building their careers.

This is a full time, in person job with performance based compensation, learn more here:

12neighbours.com/workwithus

06/21/2026

Great work starts with great people. Meet five of the leaders helping turn housing into hope.

Good things are happening at 12 Neighbours. Our communities are growing, more people are finding stable housing, and new opportunities are opening through recovery, personal development, employment and entrepreneurship.

But it takes more than a program alone. It happens because caring and capable people show up every day, build relationships, solve problems and walk alongside others.

In this update, meet Josh, Colleen, David, Prashamsa and Mindy as they share what has been happening in their areas.

06/19/2026

This season, our permanent and transitional housing sites welcomed more neighbours into stable homes, including a new site that opened its doors in Saint John.

Our recovery team met people with support exactly when and where it was needed. No one who asked for help this month was turned away.

And through Neighbourly Ventures, more community members stepped into employment and entrepreneurship than ever before, some graduating into full-time roles, others building something entirely their own. These paths are open to anyone ready to try, not just those living within our programs.

Because of you, people are given the space to try, to grow, and to belong ❤️

Read the full Summer 2026 update link below:
https://www.12neighbours.com/summer2026update

06/02/2026

You. Are. Cherished.

05/12/2026

…after the storm, there is beauty, hope, and promise.