January 8, 2026 – St. John’s, N.L. – The Newfoundland and Labrador Association of Public and Private Employees (NAPE) is proud to announce a significant donation of $210,000 over four years to the Health Care Foundation, dedicated to supporting the Moving Lives Forward Scholarship Program.
This major contribution will help fund 12 semesters of educational opportunities for individuals connected to mental health and addictions programs. Through this investment, NAPE continues its long-standing commitment to supporting and strengthening communities across Newfoundland and Labrador.
“As a union, we are dedicated to supporting our communities and lifting people up,” said Jerry Earle, President of NAPE. “We are incredibly proud to contribute to the Moving Lives Forward program. This initiative helps individuals rebuilding their lives gain access to education and new possibilities, and that’s something our members wholeheartedly stand behind.”
“NAPE’s continued investment in the Moving Lives Forward Scholarship Program reflects its steadfast commitment to supporting people in Newfoundland and Labrador,” said Paul Snow, President and CEO of the Health Care Foundation. “This contribution broadens access to education and skill development, helping individuals take meaningful steps toward their goals. We are sincerely grateful for NAPE’s leadership and the lasting impact this commitment creates in our province.”
The Moving Lives Forward Scholarship Program provides individuals connected to mental health and addictions services with meaningful opportunities to pursue higher education and skill development in Newfoundland and Labrador. Through philanthropic support, the program reduces financial barriers and opens access to learning that can strengthen confidence, build new skills, and support personal progress.
Focused on dignity and possibility, Moving Lives Forward enables participants to advance their goals through academic study, trades training, or other recognized pathways. The program reflects the Health Care Foundation’s commitment to creating supportive avenues for growth and ensuring people have the resources they need to move ahead with purpose.
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Media Contacts
Maria Glavine
Communications and Campaigns Coordinator
NAPE
T: (709) 853-4123
E: mglavine@nape.ca
Samantha Harding
Director, Marketing and Communications
Health Care Foundation
T: (709) 687-9707
E: samantha.harding@healthcarefoundation.ca
