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The Heartwarming Friendship Story of Mr. Clément and His Volunteer, Lucie

Life doesn’t always go as planned. Active, driven, and adventurous, Mr. Clément led a full and vibrant life until the passing of his wife, Lise. When the love of his life died, this normally positive and cheerful man suddenly found himself alone and overwhelmed. For him, as for many older adults who experience such a … Continued

Les Petits Frères opens its fourth store, a first on the South Shore

A new community thrift store in Longueuil helping to break social isolation among seniors On September 24, Les Petits Frères officially celebrated the opening of its new Boutique Les Petits Frères in Greenfield Park with a warm evening reception attended by partners, donors, volunteers, team members, content creators, and several representatives from the region’s political … Continued

A Summer of Connection and Well-Being for Our Great Friends

Throughout the summer, our Great Friends had the opportunity to take part in vacation stays at the Domaine Juliette-Huot in Oka as well as at the Paul-Garneau Chalet on the shores of Lake Saint-Joseph. These special getaways offered a welcome break from daily life, allowing participants to enjoy nature and, above all, share meaningful moments … Continued

Dying with dignity: why the RRQ’s death benefit should be adjusted

In Quebec, many of us believe that everyone should be able to end their life with dignity. Yet a troubling reality persists: for too many families, providing a decent funeral for a loved one becomes a financial burden that is difficult, if not impossible, to bear. It is against this backdrop that Little Brothers, FADOQ … Continued

Portrait of the Elderly: a million realities to acknowledge by 2030

As its population ages at an accelerating rate, Quebec will be home to more than a million people aged 75 and over by 2030. This staggering figure masks a worrying reality: more than 200,000 of these elderly could be living in loneliness and social isolation. As part of a study conducted in collaboration with the … Continued

Ann MacDonald to head the Board of Directors of the Little Brothers Foundation

Little Brothers are proud to announce the appointment of Ann MacDonald as Chair of the Board of Directors of the Little Brothers Foundation. With a career marked by strategic management and a deep commitment to the communities of Quebec, she will bring her expertise and network to the organization’s mission to strengthen mobilization and support … Continued

Mr. Latour’s dream comes true thanks to our community!

Sometimes all it takes is a simple gesture to light up a life. The story of our Great Friend, Mr. Latour, is a wonderful illustration of this. When we met him, we were immediately struck by his kindness and discretion. An avid field hockey fan, now a resident of a retirement home, he always keeps … Continued

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