Fondation des Auberges du coeur

What Fondation des Auberges du coeur does

La Fondation des Auberges du coeur du Québec, founded in 1991 and headquartered in Montreal, is a non-profit charitable foundation that funds and coordinates a network of 28 youth hostels (Auberges du coeur) operating across 10 administrative regions of Quebec. The organization serves approximately 3,500 young people aged 12 to 30 annually who are homeless, in precarious living situations, or otherwise in difficulty, providing shelter, meals, psychological support, life skills development, and reintegration services on a 24/7, 365-day basis. Operationally, the network runs over 300 beds, delivers more than 85,000 nights of accommodation per year, and serves over 250,000 complete meals annually, with food costs alone exceeding $700,000 across the network. Founded in 1991, the foundation has supported nearly 60,000 youth over its nearly 40-year operating history.

The foundation does not sell products or services; all revenue is generated through donations and fundraising. Donation channels include an online portal (jedonneenligne.org), phone lines, mail-in forms, corporate contributions, planned giving vehicles (life insurance, RRSPs, legacies), and recurring campaigns such as the long-running Opération Tirelires provincial campaign and the annual Gala Veiller Ensemble. It also accepts in-kind contributions of food, clothing, hygiene products, and professional services — notably a partnership with the Association des chirurgiens dentistes du Québec (ACDQ) that has mobilized 93 dentists to provide over $65,000 in free dental care to 150+ youth.

The foundation is governed by a Board of Directors and supported by a campaign cabinet (Cabinet de campagne) composed of senior Quebec business and civic leaders, including representatives from CSQ, Industrielle Alliance, EY Canada, Beneva, Mouvement Desjardins, and the Fonds de solidarité FTQ. Headquarters staff is small (approximately 13 employees), reflecting that the foundation functions primarily as a fundraising and coordination entity for the independently operated network of Auberges. The organization's operating status is active, with events and campaigns continuing through 2026.

Name

Fondation des Auberges du coeur

Legal name

La Fondation des Auberges du coeur du Québec

Website

https://aubergesducoeur.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

La Fondation des Auberges du coeur du Québec is a Montreal-based non-profit foundation that funds and coordinates a network of 28 youth hostels across 10 Quebec regions, providing shelter, meals, and reintegration services to approximately 3,500 at-risk youth aged 12–30 annually.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Social Services

NAICS

Temporary Shelters (624221), Child and Youth Services (62411)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Youth Housing, Foster Care & Wraparound Support (Education-Linked) Nonprofits (BPAGADAO)

akta.pro secondary industries

Youth Mental Health, Counseling & Wellbeing (Education-Linked) Nonprofits (BPAGADAK), Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGACAG)

Keywords

• Youth shelter services
• Homeless youth support
• Emergency housing services
• Charitable foundation fundraising
• Social reintegration programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Montréal

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Donations and Fundraising: The foundation generates revenue through various donation channels including online donations via jedonneenligne.org, phone donations, mail-in forms, corporate donations, and planned giving. Annual fundraising campaigns include mail campaigns and special events.

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Fondation des Auberges du coeur du Québec operates a network of 28 youth hostels (Auberges du coeur) across 10 administrative regions of Quebec, providing 24/7/365 shelter, meals, psychological support, and reintegration services to approximately 3,500 youth aged 12-30 annually who are homeless or in precarious living conditions. The foundation funds and supports these hostels through donations, corporate campaigns, planned giving, and annual fundraising initiatives such as the provincial Opération Tirelires campaign.

Product overview

The Fondation des Auberges du coeur operates as a network of 28 youth hostels across 10 administrative regions of Quebec, providing shelter and comprehensive support services for youth aged 12-30 in difficulty. The organization offers a continuum of services including emergency housing, meal programs, personal hygiene support, and intervention services. Fundraising products include online donations, planned giving programs, corporate campaigns, and product/service donations. The foundation serves approximately 3,500 youth annually with over 85,000 nights of accommodation provided.

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Products and services

• Auberges du coeur (Youth Hostels) A network of 28 youth hostels providing shelter and housing services for youth aged 12-30 in difficulty, offering stays from one day to one year, 24/7, 365 days a year. Includes support for physiological, affective, and social needs in a secure living environment, with over 85,000 nights of accommodation and more than 250,000 complete meals served annually.
• Corporate Campaign Program Fundraising campaign program for businesses that includes recognition programs, corporate partnerships, and impact statistics on youth served. Targets enterprise donors seeking structured corporate social responsibility engagement.
• Planned Giving Program (Don Planifié) Estate and financial planning program allowing donors to include the foundation in their long-term financial planning through vehicles including life insurance, RRSPs, and legacies.
• Online Donation Portal Secure online donation platform allowing donors to make one-time or monthly contributions to support youth in difficulty. Operates through the jedonneenligne.org portal.

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered significant and minor.

• Association des chirurgiens dentistes du Québec (ACDQ)significantStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 201593 dentists from ACDQ have mobilized to provide free dental care to youth at the Auberges. Over 150 youth have received dental services worth $65,000. This addresses both health needs and self-esteem issues faced by vulnerable youth.
• Fondation de l'APCHQsignificantStrategic or Co-development PartnerContributed approximately $30,000 for renovations to Maison Raymond-Roy, particularly kitchen renovations. Organized the prestige event 'Soirée accord mets et vins: Nouveaux plans & de vies' to support the Auberges.
• Fondation Benny&Co.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerContributed to the well-being of youth in Gatineau, visiting the Auberge Héberge-Ado.
• Food Industry and Restaurant ChainssignificantStrategic or Co-development PartnerVarious food businesses, restaurant chains, food banks, and organizations donate food, enabling the Auberges to serve over 250,000 complete meals annually and save over $700,000 in food costs.
• Michel LerouxminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRenowned painter who donates 25% of art sales to the foundation. Also opened his Boucherville studio for events supporting the cause.
• Various Corporate Partners (logos displayed)minorOthersNumerous unnamed corporate partners support the foundation through donations, sponsorships, and in-kind contributions, as evidenced by the partner logos section on the website.
• Marie-Christine LavoieminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDesigner and ambassador/madrine of the foundation, animating prestigious events like the APCHQ 'Soirée accord mets et vins' benefiting the Auberges.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Dans la rue: Montreal-based nonprofit providing shelter, meals, and support services to homeless and at-risk youth. Direct peer in mission, beneficiary profile (street-involved youth), and Quebec geographic focus.
• La Maison du Père: Montreal nonprofit offering emergency shelter, housing, and support services primarily to men and vulnerable adults. Comparable as a Quebec-based shelter operator serving marginalized populations with donation-funded operations.
• Accueil Bonneau: Montreal nonprofit providing emergency shelter, food, and social reintegration services to people experiencing homelessness. Comparable as a Quebec-based, donation-funded shelter and social services operator.
• Regroupement des Auberges du coeur du Québec: The provincial umbrella body that operates the 28 Auberges du coeur shelter network. Directly comparable as the operating counterpart to the Fondation des Auberges du coeur, serving the same youth-in-difficulty population across Quebec.
• Old Brewery Mission: Montreal-based organization providing emergency shelter, transitional housing, and support to people experiencing homelessness, including a youth pavilion. Comparable as a Quebec shelter operator serving overlapping at-risk populations.
• YWCA Québec: Quebec-based YWCA providing shelter and support services for women and youth in difficulty. Comparable as a Quebec-focused nonprofit offering residential and wraparound services to vulnerable populations including youth.

Emerging players

• Breakfast Club of Canada: National nonprofit providing food programs in schools serving at-risk children and youth. Partial overlap with Auberges' food-service mission (250,000+ meals/year) and youth-focused donor base.

Broad incumbents

• Fondation du Grand Montréal: Quebec community foundation mobilizing philanthropy for social services, including youth homelessness. Comparable as a Quebec-focused philanthropic intermediary that funds similar beneficiary populations.
• Salvation Army Canada: Large national nonprofit operating shelter, food, and rehabilitation programs across Canada, including Quebec. Comparable as a broad incumbent providing shelter and social services to at-risk populations including youth.
• Centraide (United Way) of Greater Montreal: Major Quebec funder and coordinator of nonprofit social services including youth homelessness initiatives. Comparable as a large incumbent that both raises donations and redistributes funding to Quebec social-services NGOs.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/671556712961936
• Instagraminstagram.com/fondationdesaubergesducoeur
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/fondation-des-auberges-du-coeur

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

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