Go Jeunesse

What Go Jeunesse does

Go Jeunesse is a registered charity (organisme de bienfaisance reconnu par Revenu Québec and the Ministère de l'Éducation du Québec) based in Montréal, Québec, serving youth aged 6 to 29 from disadvantaged and vulnerable backgrounds in the Habitations Jeanne-Mance social housing community and the broader Ville-Marie arrondissement. The organization delivers daily sports, educational, and cultural programming aimed at preventing school dropout, social exclusion, isolation, and psychological distress. Its portfolio is segmented by age group (6-12, 12-17, and 17-29) and includes the day-camp products Explor'Actions, Camp de jour sportif, and Semaine de relâche; regular after-school products ÉduGo (homework help/tutoring) and parascolaire activities; sports training programs Élève Athlète and 4 Quart-Temps pour Agir (4QT); and a growing Boutique merchandise line (e.g., the $20 Calendrier 2026). Programs explicitly include inclusive support for children with reduced mobility and autism spectrum disorders.

The organization's operating model is community-led and place-based. Programs are delivered directly at community locations, including Habitations Jeanne-Mance, Cégep du Vieux Montréal, and partner schools, anchored by a staff team that includes social workers, special education technicians, sports coaches, tutors, and animators — several of whom have personal ties to the community served. The technology footprint is minimal and consists of a Tadabase-based online member portal for registration and login, plus standard office productivity tooling; the value chain is overwhelmingly human-delivered rather than software-mediated. The organization maintains a bilingual website and social channels (LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube), and its marketing is driven by word-of-mouth referrals, community partner referrals, newsletter signups, and organic social.

Go Jeunesse's revenue model combines four streams: tax-receiptable individual and corporate donations, government grants from Quebec and federal sources (Ministère de l'Éducation du Québec, Ville de Montréal — Arrondissement Ville-Marie, Service Canada), a $20 annual membership fee with income-based pricing, and merchandise sales through the Boutique (with all profits reinvested in mission activities). The organization is governed independently without a parent company, has been led by Directrice générale Valérie Koporek since 2012, and operates with approximately 7 staff supplemented by coaches and tutors drawn from the community. Strategic institutional partners include Fondation JA Désève, Desjardins, Moisson Montréal, YMCA, SPVM, CIUSSS du Centre-Sud, UQAM, Musée Pointe-à-Callière, and Bibliothèque Père Ambroise.

Name

Go Jeunesse

Legal name

Go Jeunesse

Website

https://gojeunesse.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Go Jeunesse is a Montreal-based registered charity delivering sports, educational, and cultural programs to youth aged 6-29 from disadvantaged backgrounds in the Habitations Jeanne-Mance and Ville-Marie area, funded by donations, government grants, and membership fees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth and Community Services

NAICS

Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162), Child and Youth Services (62411), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Child Day Care Services (8351), Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Youth Multi-Sport Camps (General Athletics, Summer Camps) (MPAKAJAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Life Skills & SEL Camps (Confidence, Executive Function, Social Skills) (EDAMALAO), Intramural & Recreational Sports Programs (EDAJAJAB), Attendance, Engagement & Truancy Intervention Services (EDAJAIAI)

Keywords

• Youth sports programs
• After-school tutoring
• Summer day camps
• Community youth services
• Educational support services

Headquarters

HQ city

Montréal

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 and Fundraising: Go Jeunesse relies heavily on donations from individuals and organizations to fund its programs and operations. The organization promotes giving through its website and maintains transparency about reinvesting all profits into mission activities.
2. Government Subsidies and Grants: As a charity recognized by Revenu Québec and the Ministry of Education, Go Jeunesse receives government funding from Quebec and federal sources to support youth programming.
3. Membership Fees: Annual membership fee of $20 required for participation in programs. Income-based pricing available based on tax documents submitted.
4. Merchandise Sales: Boutique selling merchandise such as calendars ($20 each). All profits reinvested into the organization's mission.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Go Jeunesse is a Montréal-based registered charity that delivers sports, educational, and cultural programs to youth aged 6–29 from disadvantaged and immigrant backgrounds in the Habitations Jeanne-Mance community. Its offerings include summer and spring break day camps, after-school homework help and tutoring, weekly sports training (basketball, volleyball, soccer), parascolaire activities, and a 4QT program combining sports with professional development for young adults, all supported by an annual membership model and inclusive accommodations for children with special needs.

Product overview

Go Jeunesse operates a multi-program charitable ecosystem focused on youth aged 5–29 in Montreal's Ville-Marie district. Its portfolio is organized by age group (6–12, 12–17, 17–29) and includes: summer and spring break camps (Camp de jour Explor'Actions, Semaine de relâche, Camp de jour sportif), regular extracurricular activities (ÉduGo homework help and parascolaire activities), sports development programs (Élève Athlète, 4 Quart-Temps pour Agir), and a boutique merchandise line. Programs are linked by a shared mission to fight poverty, exclusion, and school dropout through daily sports, educational, and cultural activities, and share a common membership platform and enrollment system.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ÉduGo: ÉduGo is an educational support program offering homework help and tutoring services for youth aged 5-17 years.
• Élève Athlète
• 4 Quart-Temps pour Agir (4QT)
• Go les vacances
• Explor'Actions

Products and services

• Camp de jour Explor'Actions An 8-week summer day camp (July–August) for children aged 6–12 from low-income families in Ville-Marie, offering weekly themed activities including cultural outings, outdoor workshops, cooking, and group games, with an inclusive team supporting children with special needs (reduced mobility, ASD).
• Semaine de relâche A thematic spring break program for children aged 6–12, running 9h00–16h00 with optional before/after care, featuring scientific, sports, creative, gardening, and exploration activities organized around a weekly theme.
• Camp de jour sportif A summer sports day camp for teenagers aged 12–17 offering half-day basketball and volleyball sessions with qualified coaches, snacks, and 1–2 weekly outings.
• 4 Quart-Temps pour Agir (4QT) An annual platform for young adults aged 17–29 combining community sports (basketball, soccer) with professional support, held Saturdays October–May at Cégep du Vieux Montréal, with occasional boxing, yoga, and tournament events.
• Activités parascolaires (12-17 ans) Weekday after-school workshops for teens aged 12–17 covering identity, culture, gender, stereotypes, and citizenship, aimed at building confidence, belonging, and critical thinking through dialogue and debate.
• Activités parascolaires (6-12 ans) After-school activities (15h45–18h30) for children aged 5–12 including visual arts, theater, music, sports, cooking, and cooperative games, promoting social bonds, cultural diversity, active habits, self-esteem, and inclusion.
• ÉduGo – Aide aux devoirs Weekly homework help and tutoring program (Monday–Thursday, 15h30–17h00) for children aged 5–17, led by trained educators and volunteers, aiming to prevent school dropout and support families with limited resources.
• Élève Athlète Weekly basketball and volleyball training program for youth aged 12–17, including warm-ups, drills, matches, and tournaments aimed at developing athletic skills.
• Calendrier 2026 A 12-month wall calendar showcasing Go Jeunesse's activities, designed for home, school, or youth spaces, sold for $20 through the boutique with proceeds reinvested in the organization's mission.

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Corporation d'habitation Jeanne-MancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary community partner located at the same social housing complex. Go Jeunesse operates programs for residents of Habitations Jeanne-Mance and serves as a key community organization within the neighborhood.
• Ministère de l'Éducation du QuébeccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment ministry that provides recognition and funding support. Go Jeunesse is described as an 'organisme de bienfaisance reconnu par le ministère de l'éducation'.
• Ville de Montréal - Arrondissement Ville-MariecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal government partner providing support and funding for community programming in the Ville-Marie arrondissement.
• Cégep du Vieux MontréalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational institution partner hosting the 4QT program every Saturday from 14h to 17h. Provides facility access for basketball and soccer activities for youth aged 17-29.
• UQAMminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversité du Québec à Montréal - academic partner. CEO Valérie Koporek holds a master's degree from UQAM.
• CIUSS du Centre-Sud-de-l'Île-de-MontréalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional health and social services authority serving the area where Go Jeunesse operates.
• Moisson MontréalminorOthersFood bank partner supporting Go Jeunesse programs with food assistance for youth and families.
• YMCAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity organization partner in the Centre-Sud area providing complementary youth services.
• SPVM (Service de police de la Ville de Montréal)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal police force partnering with community organizations for youth engagement and neighborhood safety.
• Table concertation jeunesse du Centre SudminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal youth consultation table bringing together community organizations working with youth in the Centre-Sud area.
• Musée Pointe à CallièreminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMuseum partner providing cultural programming and educational outings for Go Jeunesse participants.
• Bibliothèque Père AmbroiseminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal library partner providing educational resources and cultural activities for youth programs.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Centraide du Grand Montréal: Major regional fundraising federation that channels donor money to community organizations including youth services like Go Jeunesse. Relevant as a funder and ecosystem peer rather than a direct service competitor.
• Fondation du Grand Montréal: Regional philanthropic foundation that supports youth development, education, and inclusion initiatives across Greater Montreal. Comparable as a funder and ecosystem participant for nonprofit youth organizations.

Direct peers

• Réseau des Carrefours Jeunesse-Emploi du Québec: Provincial network of youth employment centers offering professional integration, sports, and community engagement for 16–35-year-olds. Comparable to Go Jeunesse's 4QT program in serving the 17–29 young adult segment with both sports and professional support.
• Boys & Girls Club of Canada: National youth development organization that runs after-school sports, educational support, and SEL programming in low-income communities. Closely mirrors Go Jeunesse's mission and target demographic, with comparable funding mix (donations, grants, fees).
• YMCA du Québec: Quebec-wide network of community centers offering youth sports, after-school programs, and tutoring with a membership-fee model. Highly comparable to Go Jeunesse's multi-program, membership-based, sport-plus-education offering for youth.
• Fusion Jeunesse: Quebec-based youth nonprofit partnering with schools to deliver tutoring, mentoring, and engagement programs. Comparable because of its school-based delivery model, school-dropout prevention focus, and Quebec geography.
• Passeport pour ma réussite: Quebec-focused nonprofit delivering tutoring, mentoring, and perseverance programs for youth from disadvantaged backgrounds. Comparable in mission (school dropout prevention, youth empowerment) and target demographic.
• La Maison des Jeunes de la Côte-des-Neiges: Montreal neighborhood youth center providing drop-in activities, sports, and educational support for local teens. Comparable in community-anchored, drop-in, low-cost youth programming model.
• Repères: Montreal-based youth services organization providing academic support, social intervention, and engagement programs for at-risk youth. Highly comparable in target population, geographic focus, and service mix.

Broad incumbents

• Sport et Loisir de l'Île de Montréal: Island-wide municipal sports and recreation umbrella that supports community clubs and youth sport initiatives. Broader and more established than Go Jeunesse, but operates in the same Montreal youth sports space.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@gojeunesse7323
• Facebookfacebook.com/GoJeunesseMtl
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/go-jeunesse
• Instagraminstagram.com/gojeunesse_

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

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