Little Brothers: Present in Québec City since 1987
In Québec city, we are able to observe that the isolation of seniors is much more present than we could imagine. Some of them have lost contact with the community and it is very easy to no longer see them. One of our great challenges is certainly to make them feel at home in the community.
It is by working together with others in the community that we can identify isolated seniors, recreate a caring community around them, and ensure a continuum of care and services.
We promote grassroots mobilization and the matching of seniors with volunteers living in their neighbourhood.
On a daily basis, Little Brothers Québec can thus mark their presence and their ability to touch the hearts of our Great Friends.
274
seniors accompanied annually
292
volunteers who give their time throughout the year
History
Within the Community
Since it is collectively that we can respond to the needs and well-being of seniors, it is essential to work closely with collaborators and partners to extend the reach of our action.
Key Collaborators and Local Partners
- Table de concertation des aînés de la Capitale-Nationale;
- Table des organismes communautaires SAD du CSSS de la Vieille Capitale;
- Table against abuse, neglect and violence towards seniors in the Vieille Capitale;
- The Institute on Aging and Social Participation of Seniors (IVPSA);
- Volunteer Centre of Quebec City;
- Center d’action bénévole du Contrefort;
- Center d’action Aide 23;
- Contact-Aînés.
- Coopérative funéraire des Deux Rives;
- Fonds Louis Garneau;
- Fondation FAIS;
- Fondation Suzanne et Jean-Robert Leclerc;
- Fondation Québec Philanthrope;
- Groupe Humaco.
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Team Members
Joanne Parmenter, senior director of operations
Jessica B. Pinard, sector manager
Jennifer Leblanc
Michelle Jambou
Odile Maltais