Volunteer Recognition Week: A Commitment That Changes Lives
Little Brothers celebrated Volunteer Recognition Week across 12 regions of Quebec, highlighting the invaluable commitment of volunteers who help break the isolation of seniors.
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
Easter Celebrations: Social Gatherings for Seniors Across Quebec
Little Brothers brought together over 1,000 seniors across 12 regions in Quebec this Easter, thanks to the dedication of 600 volunteers.
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
Once Upon a Time, Mr. Bélanger, Your Neighbor
An Essential Message During This Holiday Season The holiday season is a time for reflection and action. In collaboration with Luc Maurice, founder of Groupe Maurice, and Pierre Couture, Executive Director of the Little Brothers Foundation, our President and CEO, Catherine Harel Bourdon, co-signed an open letter published in La Presse. This message calls for … Continued
Canada Post Strike: Direct Impacts on Our Services for Isolated Seniors
As the Canada Post strike continues, its consequences are significantly affecting Little Brothers and other community organizations. With the holiday season approaching—a period when over 30% of annual donations are made—the disruptions to postal services are complicating our activities and slowing our ability to support isolated seniors. Concrete Impacts on Our Efforts Delays in receiving … Continued
Thank you to Quebec City’s generous business community!
A loyal and generous community On May 21, over 80 people took part in the 9th edition of the fundraising dinner and online auction, organized in aid of Little Brothers. Our generous community mobilized to raise $32,549, adding to the $200,000 raised since 2011 to support activities aimed at breaking the isolation of seniors in … Continued
Supporting isolated seniors in the regions
The urgent need to act The meteoric rise of prolonged loneliness and isolation among the elderly population is a very real phenomenon across the regions of Quebec, where one in five seniors is without a relative to rely on. An aging population, low incomes for too many seniors – one in two lives on less … Continued
Great finds await you in the Little Brothers Boutiques
Second-hand goods: a booming market In 2022, two out of three Quebecers participated in the second-hand economy*. The latter is one of the pillars of the circular economy: a production and consumption model that involves sharing, reusing, repairing, renovating and recycling existing products and materials for as long as possible, so that they retain their … Continued
