Fondation du Centre jeunesse de Laval

What Fondation du Centre jeunesse de Laval does

Fondation du Centre jeunesse de Laval is a non-profit charitable foundation established in 1996 and headquartered in Laval, Quebec, Canada, that funds programs for vulnerable youth served by the CISSS de Laval's Youth Protection Directorate and Youth Program Directorate. The Foundation operates four core program lines — academic perseverance ('Je persévère et réussis à l'école'), transition to independent adulthood ('Je réussis mon passage à la vie adulte et autonome'), career planning ('Je dessine mon avenir'), and health and wellness ('Santé & Bien-être') — each of which contains sub-projects such as 'Au volant de mon panier d'épicerie' for grocery budgeting skills and 'Mon sac à dos: mes outils pour aller mieux' providing sensory calming toolkits. Its model is grantmaking and direct program support, not technology: the Foundation funds practitioner-proposed projects, distributes tangible support (Support Baskets, $200 grocery gift cards, $500 transition checks, scholarships, sports and therapy programs), and operates with a small core staff of four plus a volunteer Board of Directors.

Revenue is generated entirely through philanthropy and event-based fundraising. Annual benefit dinners at venues such as Embassy Plaza and Palace Convention Centre Laval have raised between approximately $23,000 (2018) and $160,000 (2026), with a documented upward trajectory. Additional streams include benefit walks, lotteries and raffles, spring and Christmas markets, and online donations collected through the Zeffy fee-free platform. The Foundation is sustained by recurring corporate sponsors (Desjardins, Banque Nationale, Scotiabank, Boston Pizza Québec, Ubity, Lumen, Terranova Security) and individual donors, with strategic partnerships formalized with CISSS de Laval and Carrefour Jeunesse Emploi de Laval. The Foundation is governed by a Board of Directors with cross-sector expertise spanning municipal government, healthcare, legal, finance, and IT sectors.

Name

Fondation du Centre jeunesse de Laval

Legal name

Fondation du Centre jeunesse de Laval

Website

https://fondationcentrejeunessedelaval.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

The Fondation du Centre jeunesse de Laval is a 1996-founded charitable foundation in Laval, Quebec that funds four core programs — academic perseverance, transition to independent adulthood, career planning, and health and wellness — for vulnerable youth served by CISSS de Laval's Youth Protection Directorate, financed through annual benefit events, corporate sponsors, and online donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Social Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Private Foundations (BPAGAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Youth Justice, At-Risk Youth & Violence Prevention Nonprofits (BPAGADAM), Dropout Prevention, Alternative Education & Re-Engagement Nonprofits (BPAGADAL), Youth Mental Health, Counseling & Wellbeing (Education-Linked) Nonprofits (BPAGADAK), Youth Housing, Foster Care & Wraparound Support (Education-Linked) Nonprofits (BPAGADAO), Community Foundations (BPAGAKAB)

Keywords

• Youth social services
• Charitable foundation
• Youth protection support
• Community fundraising events
• Scholarship programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Laval

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations: Individual and corporate donations collected via the Zeffy platform, a 100% free online fundraising tool with no transaction fees. Donors have the optional ability to add a contribution to support Zeffy's services.
2. Event-based fundraising: Annual benefit dinners, walking events, and community fundraising activities generate significant revenue. Past events have raised between $23,000 and $160,000 per event.
3. Lotteries and product sales: Occasional lotteries, mask sales, spring markets, and Christmas markets generate additional revenue. A 2019 lottery raised $5,000 and $1,500 in prizes; a 2020 raffle awarded a $8,700 trip to Morocco.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Fondation du Centre jeunesse de Laval is a non-profit charitable foundation that funds and delivers social programs for vulnerable children and youth in the Laval, Quebec region. It works in close partnership with the CISSS de Laval's Youth Protection and Youth Program Directorates to provide four core programs: academic perseverance scholarships, support for youth transitioning to independent adulthood, career/vocational development, and health and wellness services. The Foundation raises funds through individual donations, corporate sponsorships, and annual fundraising events such as benefit dinners and walking events.

Product overview

Fondation du Centre jeunesse de Laval operates as a charitable foundation supporting vulnerable youth in Laval through four interconnected core programs: (1) 'Je persévère et réussis à l'école' provides academic scholarships and equipment for educational success; (2) 'Je réussis mon passage à la vie adulte et autonome' offers practical support for independent living including support baskets and financial assistance; (3) 'Je dessine mon avenir' provides vocational training, internships, and career development support; and (4) 'Santé & Bien-être' delivers comprehensive wellness services including therapy, sports, and mental health support. Each core program contains specific sub-projects such as 'Au volant de mon panier d'épicerie' and 'Mon sac à dos : mes outils pour aller mieux' that address targeted needs. The organization is not a technology company but rather a social services foundation relying on donations and fundraising events.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Je persévère et réussis à l'école (I Persevere and Succeed in School)

Quantifiable outcome

• Scholarships awarded to elementary school graduates, high school graduates, and students demonstrating exceptional perseverance throughout the year
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered major, minor and core.

• ScotiabankmajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 13 May 2026Scotiabank served as a major partner for the 2026 benefit evening, with Mr. Pierre Laboursodière (Vice President, Eastern Canada) and Mr. Alain Henry (Vice President, Commercial Banking Canada) serving as honorary chairs.
• Embassy Plaza / Palace Convention Centre LavalminorOthers · 13 May 2026Venue partner for annual benefit dinner events. Events have been held at Embassy Plaza (2018, 2019, 2022) and Palace Convention Centre Laval (2025, 2026).
• Terranova SecuritymajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 2 May 2024Terranova Security, founded by Ms. Lise Lapointe, served as honorary president for the 2024 benefit evening. Lise Lapointe provided invaluable support as honorary chair.
• DesjardinsmajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 24 October 2019Desjardins was a major partner for the 2019 benefit dinner and show 'The Disco Years'.
• PolyexpertmajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 24 October 2019Polyexpert was a major partner for the 2019 benefit dinner and show.
• Banque Nationale du Canada (BNC)majorGTM or Marketing Partner · 24 October 2019Banque Nationale du Canada was a major partner for the 2019 benefit dinner and show.
• Rafale Sélection ContactmajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 24 October 2019Rafale Sélection Contact was a major partner for the 2019 benefit dinner and show. Rafale is a Laval-based company and its President, Christine Chartrand, also serves as 1st Vice-President on the Foundation's Board of Directors.
• L'Rythme 105.7 FoncemajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 24 October 2019L'Rythme 105.7 Fonce served as the media partner for the 2019 benefit dinner and show, providing broadcast promotion.
• UbitymajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 25 October 2018Ubity served as a major partner for the 2018 benefit dinner and show. Ubity is a Laval-based company in IT and telecommunications. The company has been a consistent supporter of the Foundation across multiple years.
• LumenmajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 25 October 2018Lumen served as a major partner for the 2018 benefit dinner and show. Lumen is a technology solutions company.
• Boston Pizza QuébecmajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 25 October 2018Boston Pizza Québec was a major partner for the 2018 benefit dinner and show, providing sponsorship support.
• Carrefour Jeunesse Emploi de LavalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Foundation has developed a unique partnership with the Carrefour Jeunesse Emploi de Laval to provide tailored support for youth under the Youth Protection Act, Youth Criminal Justice Act, and Youth Qualification Programme. An agreement is signed between the Foundation, practitioners, Carrefour Jeunesse Emploi, and the young person to ensure follow-up and success of the project.
• CISSS de Laval (Centre intégré de santé et de services sociaux)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Foundation works closely with the practitioners and managers of the Youth Protection Directorate and the Youth Program Directorate at CISSS de Laval. This partnership, benefiting children and youth, led to a review and update of the Foundation's grant programs, resulting in four major programs designed to optimally meet the real needs of the clientele.
• Ville de LavalminorGTM or Marketing PartnerA city councillor and member of the executive committee for Ville de Laval since 2013, Ms. Sandra Desmeules, serves on the Foundation's Board of Directors, providing a connection to municipal government.

Scale indicators10 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Fondation OLO: Quebec foundation supporting nutrition for vulnerable pregnant women and young families. Comparable Quebec-based grantmaking foundation addressing child welfare and food security.
• Fondation Dans la Rue: Montreal-based foundation serving at-risk and homeless youth with shelter, education, and transition-to-independence programs. Highly comparable in target population (vulnerable youth) and program mix (independent living, academic support).
• Réseau des carrefours jeunesse emploi du Québec: Quebec network of Carrefour Jeunesse Emploi offices providing employment and integration services for youth. Directly comparable as the umbrella for the Laval partner (Carrefour Jeunesse Emploi de Laval) that co-delivers programs.
• Fondation Tel-Jeunes: Quebec-based youth-focused foundation supporting vulnerable young people. Directly comparable as a Quebec charitable foundation addressing youth welfare, mental health, and education challenges.
• Club des petits déjeuners (Breakfast Club of Canada): Canadian charity addressing child nutrition and school readiness. Comparable as a donor-funded, event-and-corporate-sponsorship-driven foundation serving vulnerable Canadian youth.

Broad incumbents

• Centraide / United Way Canada: National umbrella for community fundraising and grant distribution across Canada. Comparable as a large-scale community fundraising and grantmaking organization, though with broader thematic scope.
• Boys & Girls Club of Canada: National youth-services organization supporting at-risk children and youth. Comparable as a major Canadian youth-serving nonprofit, though much larger in scale and scope.
• Aide à l'enfance Canada (ChildFund Canada): Canadian child-welfare and youth-development charity. Comparable as a donor-funded nonprofit serving vulnerable children and youth through grants and programs, though operating at national/international scale.

Regional players

• Fondation du Grand Montréal: Quebec community foundation pooling philanthropic capital for Greater Montreal. Comparable as a regional grantmaking foundation, though broader in scope than the youth-only focus of Fondation du Centre jeunesse de Laval.

Emerging players

• Fondation de la Maison de Pelletier: Smaller Quebec charitable foundation serving vulnerable youth populations with comparable youth-transition and academic-perseverance programming. Comparable mission and scale tier, though less documented.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

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