The John Wood Foundation is a charity that raises funds to support disabled New Brunswickers. It announced they will close for good after 14 years because of increasing operational costs.
John Wood Foundation started in 2012 and has issued nearly 400 grants for various disability supports
Abby Russchen · CBC News
· Posted: Nov 14, 2026 5:00 AM EST | Last Updated: 1 hour ago
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John Wood spearheaded the foundation and is well known throughout the province for his philanthropic contributions. (Shane Fowler/CBC News)
After 14 years, a charity that raises funds to support disabled New Brunswickers will close for good because of increasing operational costs.
The John Wood Foundation has given over $1 million to those who need help purchasing physical aids for New Brunswickers with disabilities.
But, in the last few years, the foundation found a rise in insurance and other business costs are “cutting into our ability to give back to the community,” said David McTimoney, the foundation’s vice-president and John Wood’s longtime friend,
“It’s been a very worthwhile, rewarding organization,” he said, “and the time is just right at this time to bring the organization to a close.”
John Wood of Oromocto started the organization.
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