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Press releases

Press release - February 27, 2007

Quebec elections

The Auberges du coeur keep waging the battle

Auberges du coeur press release, February 27, 2007

January 23, 2007 press conference at Complexe Desjardins

Desjardins stands in solidarity with the Auberges du coeur

The government also gets involved: 4 shelters are spared

Press release - Capital campaign launch - January 23, 2007

Photo Moran - D'Amours - Doré - Audette

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Seen here in photo (attached, above) Pierre Moran, Senior Vice-President, Consumer Market Group, Fédération des Caisses Desjardins and Alban D'Amours, President and CEO, Mouvement des Caisses Desjardins with Foundation Chairman Jean Doré and General Manager Pierre Audette. Mr. D'Amours gladly agreed to chair the Auberges du coeur's capital fundraising campaign. He will be able to count on Mr. Moran, who will assist him in meeting the sizeable challenge of raising $6 million among corporations and the general public.

The Auberges du coeur Foundation - Desjardins Golf Tournament - August 7, 2006

$210,000 for homeless and disadvantaged youth

Pierre Moran, Senior Vice-President, Consumer Market Group, Fédération des caisses Desjardins, was proud to donate a sum of $210,000 raised during the golf tournament held at the Country Club Montreal on August 7, in support of the thousands of troubled and homeless youth who seek shelter at the 27 Auberges du cœur in Quebec.

For a third consecutive year, Mr. Moran has been able to convey his enthusiasm and drive to the Desjardins team. He also chairs the Auberges du coeur Foundation fundraising campaign. Seen here flanked by Pierre Audette, General Manager of the Foundation, and Foundation chairman Jean Doré.

Don’t’ miss the 4th edition of the Golf tournament in 2007!

 

2006 Opération Tirelires

$5,760 in donations from the general public

Last April 20th, the 27 Auberges du cœur held the 14th edition of Opération Tirelires, raising a record-breaking sum of $5,760, a 30 percent increase compared to the previous year. The public’s generosity toward the network of shelters and its sympathy for the youth cause have both experienced a stellar increase. Seen here, actors Geneviève Laroche and Sébastien Gauthier featured in a brilliant Foundation television ad, where their characters are looking for a “nice little bed and breakfast to get away from it all.” Also seen here is Foundation chairman and spokesperson Jean Doré. On behalf of the thousands of troubled and homeless youth who seek refuge at our shelters every year, a thousands thanks for having raided your piggybank for the Auberges du coeur.

On April 20th, break open your piggybank and give to troubled and homeless youth.

Be generous with the Auberges du cœur! Do your part to help young people make it through!

Press release – Opération Tirelires 2006 (in French only)

Press briefing – February 23, 2006

An Auberge du coeur set to close its doors

“We’ve had enough of lofty speeches and pats on the back for a job well done! What we need is enough money to ensure the survival of the Auberges.” Jean Doré, Chairman of the Auberges du coeur Foundation.

Press release - February 23 (in French only)

Press release Auberges 20-10

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Graf-Jean    Graf Doré ismaell Marc   Graf-Jean-jeunes

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Bdv - Jean Doré - Graffiti 20 oct (in French only)

 

Press release - June 9, 2005

Opération tirelires, cennes noires et cie: a 65 percent increase over 2004!

- Press release Opération results (in French only)

Results from the Salut Bonjour! mega garage sale!

Press release Garage sale results (in French only)

 

Media tour – Fundraising campaign

QUEBEC’S TROUBLED AND HOMELESS YOUTH

JEAN DORÉ SOUNDS THE ALARM

“If we don’t act today, the entire province will pay the price – and this price will be extremely high.”

“I call upon every one who has the power, means and willingness to change things, to get involved.

“QUEBEC CANNOT AFFORD TO LOSE A SINGLE YOUNG PERSON.
Youth are our hope for the future”

 

Press release – Media tour (in French only)

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Seen in photo from left to right – Pierre Moran, Senior Vice-President, Consumer Market Group, Fédération des Caisses Desjardins who is chairing the Foundation’s 2005 fundraising campaign; Pierre Audette, General Manager of the Auberges du coeur Foundation; shelter resident Fabien Therrien, who agreed to share his story; Jean Doré, Chairman and Spokesperson of the Foundation; Marc Cudia and Eric Pascal, two former residents of the Auberges du coeur who came out to share their a message of hope with other young people.

Press release – 2005 Opération Cennes noires, tirelire et cie (in French only)

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Fabien Therrien, a youth resident at one of the 27 Quebec Auberges du coeur, and former resident Éric Pascal, proudly holding a piggybank for Opération Cennes noires, tirelire et cie flanked by Foundation spokesperson and chairman Jean Doré. Opération Cennes noires, tirelire et cie will take place on Thursday, April 21.


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