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Grand Auction: Make a difference while treating yourself
The holiday season is fast approaching. Why not take this opportunity to treat yourself while supporting a great cause? Combine pleasure with purpose by joining our Gardes du cœur grand auction. You’ll find experiences, trips, show tickets, language courses, and more! Find the perfect gifts for everyone, all while helping to humanize care in the […]
National Philanthropy Day: Because Giving is Also Receiving
Giving to a Cause You Care About Makes You Happy Not only does it boost your self-esteem and confidence (and come with tax benefits), but a study conducted by a team of neurobiologists shows that making a donation activates areas of your brain that release endorphins. So why hold back? Beyond helping us feel good […]
Art Therapy to Honor Pandemic Losses
On Tuesday, November 5, 2024, our Executive Director Valérie Duchesne-Carle, partners from the CIUSSS du Centre-Sud-de-l’Île-de-Montréal, Robert Beaudry, City Councillor of Montreal, and several members of the Centre-Sud community of Montreal gathered for the inauguration of a new public space located behind the Marché Saint-Jacques in the Ville-Marie borough. The event was also an opportunity […]
Giving our youth memorable experiences
Sports: More Than Just Physical Activity For young people, sports are a space for discovery, discipline, and personal growth. In a context where social and economic challenges can limit opportunities, sports contribute to both physical and mental well-being while creating unique chances for social integration and cohesion. Programs like Bien dans mes baskets, focused on […]
Meet the Foundation’s Gardes du Cœur
Every day, we are lucky to cross paths with passionate people in our health-care establishments who are dedicated to supporting the community. We also have the opportunity to meet donors and others who are committed to making a difference in the lives of people who need it most. These gardes du cœur watch over the […]
CHSLDs: Building Better Living Environments
Pour nos résidents et résidentes, le CHSLD est avant tout leur milieu de vie : un lieu où ils peuvent se retrouver, tisser des liens, se divertir, se reposer ou encore passer du temps avec leur famille. Le bien-être des personnes hébergées en CHSLD est au cœur des préoccupations des équipes du CIUSSS du Centre-Sud-de-l’Île-de-Montréal. […]
Easy Sheet Pan Recipes for a Healthy Autumn
By Nadia Bujold, P.Dt., Dietician and Nutritionist in the Santé Jeunesse Program Parents know that between work, homework, and children’s activities, there is not much time left for meal prep. Yet a balanced diet is key to the physical and mental health of our families, especially during cold and flu season. Make life easier with […]
Celebrating 25 Years of Sports as a Form of Psychosocial Intervention
Psychosocial intervention plays a crucial role in young people’s development and sports has proven to be a particularly effective tool. By offering a space that promotes youth development, builds confidence, and encourages social integration, sports go beyond just exercise. The Bien dans mes baskets sports program: 25 years of success For 25 years, the Bien […]
Adapted Bikes: A $17,500 Donation from the Cogir Foundation
A few months ago, we told you about the launch of an innovative pilot project: adapted electric bikes at the Manoir-de-Verdun, one the CIUSSS du Centre-Sud-de-l’Île-de-Montréal’s residential and long-term care centres (CHSLD). On May 23, 2024, Fondation Santé Urbaine received a $17,500 donation from the Cogir Foundation for this wonderful project. Through the Cogir Foundation’s […]
Bien dans mes baskets : Sports as a Tool for Prevention and Intervention
Wednesday, 3:45 p.m. A group of 36 boys and 28 girls is gathered in the gym of the Centre Gédéon-Ouimet, a high school in Montréal. They are listening attentively to Sébastien, their coach, as he shows them the running pass drill. They then break off into groups of two and practise the move over and over. […]