Role of the Foundation in the Funding Ecosystem
The Fondation Émile-Z. Laviolette plays a vital role in supporting vulnerable children in the MRC Deux-Montagnes region. As a charitable foundation, it provides direct funding to food aid programs and educational support initiatives that benefit children in need.
Funding Areas and Supported Programs
The foundation funds multiple programs targeting child welfare and educational perseverance:
- Casse-croûte matinal - Morning snack program distributed in 16 primary schools, 4 secondary schools, and 3 community organizations
- Petit-dépanneur scolaire E.S.O. - At École secondaire d'Oka, students prepare and serve snacks, breakfasts, and lunches
- Boîte à lunch - Collective kitchen program at Centre d'entraide Racine-Lavoie for preparing children's lunches
- Répit - Respite program with school supplies sponsorship for back-to-school
- Club des petits déjeuners - Contribution to breakfast club at École Curé-Paquin
- Aide aux devoirs - Homework help funding to École Curé-Paquin, École des Perséides, École Notre-Dame, École St-Jude, and École Mountainview
Governance and Transparency
The foundation operates with a board of directors including president, vice-president, secretary, treasurer, and multiple administrators. An executive director manages daily operations. Annual activity reports are published, demonstrating accountability.
Partners and Collaborators
The foundation works with major partners including Desjardins (main partner for homework help), Bingo Saint-Eustache (partner for morning snacks), and other local businesses and organizations.