Holiday Break 2024: Information
It’s the holiday season! The Fondation Santé Urbaine team will be on holiday break from December 23, 2024, to January 5, 2025, inclusive. Regular activities will resume on Monday, January 6, 2025. We encourage you to donate online by clicking here. You will receive your tax receipt instantly. If you prefer to donate by phone, call […]
Holiday Wishes from Our Executive Director
Valérie Duchesne-Carle, executive director Dear Friends, It was with great enthusiasm and gratitude that I joined Fondation Santé Urbaine a few weeks ago as the foundation’s new executive director. In my first encounters with the teams, volunteers, and philanthropists like you, I was pleased to meet passionate people and a united team, all dedicated to […]
Holiday Draw: Win Tickets to Le Balcon!
We’re Spoiling You This Holiday Season! Take part in our draw for a chance to win one of four pairs of tickets to a show of your choice at Le Balcon, a must-visit venue in Montreal. Entry requirements :– Follow our Facebook page– Fill out this form You have until December 31st at 4 PM […]
Canada Post Strikes: Choose Online Donations
The ongoing Canada Post national strike is disrupting mail delivery. This situation comes at a time when your donations are especially important as the year-end approaches. At this crucial time of year, your donations make all the difference. Thanks to you, we can continue to support our communities and provide life-changing care. Take Action Online […]
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 […]
Welcome to Valérie Duchesne-Carle, our new Executive Director!
Fondation Santé Urbaine is thrilled to welcome Valérie Duchesne-Carle as our new Executive Director starting today! With her unifying leadership and deep passion for health causes, Valérie joins our team with an inspiring vision and values that are dear to us. This new chapter marks an important milestone in our history. Thanks to her experience […]
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 […]