Fondation LE FAR is a charitable foundation established in 1990 in Trois-Rivières, Québec. Independent from the shelter itself, its core mandate is to collect donations, bequests and other contributions and to direct these resources to LE FAR, a non-profit shelter that welcomes and supports women who are victims of violence and their children. Through this role, the foundation acts as a key financial partner for the organization’s services and development projects.
Role of Fondation LE FAR in the funding ecosystem
The foundation concentrates its funding on initiatives that improve the safety, autonomy and living conditions of women and children using the services of LE FAR. Donations are used to maintain and expand the shelter’s capacity, to offer adapted support, and to ensure services remain secure, inclusive and accessible. Rather than running open calls for proposals, the foundation finances projects and needs identified by the LE FAR team.
Main funding themes and initiatives
- Mothers-Children Assistance Fund: financial support for purchasing essential goods and equipment that help mothers in precarious financial situations move into safe apartments and rebuild their lives.
- Capital and infrastructure projects: contributions to new construction and building improvements to make the house welcoming, safe and accessible, and to support the long-term sustainability of the facilities.
- Special projects: support for awareness and prevention initiatives such as campaigns against violence toward women and other projects developed by the LE FAR team to enhance services and community outreach.
Publics served and overall impact
Through the shelter, the foundation’s funding benefits more than 300 women per year, as well as their children. Its financial support helps provide a caring reception environment, tailored psychosocial assistance and safe housing conditions. By mobilizing individual donors, companies and community partners, Fondation LE FAR strengthens the local response to domestic and gender-based violence.
Partnerships and corporate engagement
The foundation encourages various forms of support, from individual online donations to corporate partnerships, in-kind contributions and team volunteering in fundraising activities. Campaigns and events highlighted in its news section illustrate how community initiatives and external grants complement private donations to sustain and expand LE FAR’s services.