Role of the Foundation of Centre CASA in the funding ecosystem
The Foundation of Centre CASA is the philanthropic arm of Centre CASA, a non-profit organization specializing in the prevention and treatment of addictions to alcohol, drugs, gambling and cyberaddiction near Québec City. Established in 2005, the foundation mobilizes community leaders, partners and donors to provide stable financial support for the centre’s clinical and community services.
Through annual donation campaigns and benefit events such as its recurring non-alcoholic cocktail fundraisers, the foundation channels private and corporate contributions to priority needs identified by Centre CASA. These include subsidizing the cost of therapy for people in precarious financial situations, improving residential and clinical facilities, and developing innovative therapeutic and prevention programs.
Main funding orientations and supported activities
The foundation’s resources are used first to reduce therapy fees. The “Faire un don” information clearly states that donations make it possible to significantly lower costs and, in many cases, provide completely free services. This financial assistance facilitates equitable access to specialized addiction treatment for adults who could not otherwise afford it.
Secondly, the foundation invests in modern, welcoming facilities that support recovery, such as renovated rooms and specific spaces like the “Uniforme” room for people who wear or have worn a uniform (e.g., military, first responders). These investments aim to create dignified, safe and therapeutic environments.
The Foundation of Centre CASA also supports the development of adapted care pathways that take into account the specific realities and needs of each person. Donations help the clinical team design personalized programs and enhance complementary services such as prevention initiatives in the community, which promote healthier behaviours and harm reduction.
Community engagement and partners
The foundation relies on a network of financial partners, major donors and honorary co-chairs, as highlighted in its partners pages. These collaborations reinforce its capacity to sustain essential services and to launch innovative projects in addiction treatment and prevention. The governance structure, with a board composed of recognized professionals and community leaders, ensures strategic oversight of fundraising and the allocation of funds.
By combining philanthropy, community engagement and specialized expertise in addiction, the Foundation of Centre CASA plays a key role in maintaining and expanding a continuum of services that benefit people living with addiction, their families and the wider community.