Grant and Funding Programs Offered by Pointe-Claire Oldtimers Foundation

The Pointe-Claire Oldtimers Foundation is the charitable arm of the Pointe-Claire Oldtimers Hockey Club, an adult recreational hockey league based in Pointe-Claire, Québec. Recognized as a registered charity (CRA registration 774649495 RR001), the Foundation uses funds generated by the club’s long‑running annual hockey tournament and related community events to provide financial support to a broad range of local organizations. Since its inception, the Foundation reports having donated more than $2.5 million to charities serving the West Island and surrounding communities.

The Foundation focuses on supporting community‑based charities and initiatives that address social, health, educational and quality-of-life needs. The 2023 list of recipients includes health and wellness organizations, mental health groups, hospitals and foundations, youth and family services, food security organizations, support for people with disabilities, veterans’ groups, seniors’ services, and several student scholarships at local high schools. This mix shows an emphasis on practical support for vulnerable populations and community infrastructure in the West Island area.

Beneficiaries cited on the site include hospital foundations, cancer and cardiac wellness centers, mental health associations, literacy programs, organizations serving people with intellectual disabilities, and multiple community resource centers. The Foundation also allocates funding to student scholarships at several secondary schools, reflecting an interest in youth development and education.

Funding is primarily raised through the club’s annual charity hockey tournament, which typically involves more than 80 teams over a full week of games and social activities at the Bob Birnie Arena. Additional donations are collected from individuals and corporate supporters, with official tax receipts issued for eligible contributions. Governance is provided by the broader Pointe-Claire Oldtimers Board of Directors, which oversees both the hockey operations and the charitable activities.

Through recurring annual donations to more than 50 organizations, the Pointe-Claire Oldtimers Foundation plays a significant role in the local philanthropic landscape. Its funding helps sustain front‑line social services, health care support, mental health and disability programs, seniors’ aid, emergency food services and educational opportunities. By tying charitable giving to a long‑standing recreational hockey tradition, the Foundation mobilizes players, volunteers, sponsors and residents around a common goal of strengthening the Pointe-Claire and West Island community.