The Patronage Jean-Léon Le Prevost was founded in 1909 by the Religious of Saint Vincent de Paul, and named in honor of the founder of this community. The Patro Foundation is part of a group that support youth and workers and have the objective of relieving the misery of people and offering young people a safe and educational place to contribute to their development.
The Patro Le Prevost is a living environment inspired by the values stemming from their heritage, promoting the well-being, development and dignity of people, especially the young and the most vulnerable, by focusing its activities on mutual aid, leisure and community action.
Le Petit Robert defines the word patronage as being a “charity, charitable society created to provide moral training to children and adolescents”. Today, Patro is a dynamic living environment that relies on community action and leisure as methods of social intervention with the Montreal population. More than 2,000 people participate in its activities every week, and the employment center has more than 120 employees, in addition to being supported by more than 200 volunteers and numerous interns.
THE VALUES OF THE BOSS: THE WHEEL
RESPECT: Welcome people without discrimination, at all times, listen to them, inform them adequately and help them flourish.
OPENING: Accept each other as in its strength and in its limits by careful listening and empathetic.
UNITY: Work in collaboration and cohesion in a clear direction towards a common goal.
ENTRAIDE: Help people create bonds of solidarity and mutual aid that will support them in the most difficult times.
ERA was delighted to donate 10 laptops, 1 computer, 1 printer and 1 projector to the Patro Le Prevost in Montreal. These laptops will go towards teenagers to continue their studies and to work on their green space recycling program. These donated devices will also benefit newcomers to allow them access to online services. The donated computer will be used for French lessons and discoveries of Canadian culture for seniors.
If you would like to learn more about this organization, please click on the link here.
As a non-profit, we know that sometimes it is difficult to obtain enough funding to support your programs. To help out, ERA offers an e-waste fundraiser program to benefit charities and other non-profit groups. If you would like to apply and learn more about this program, please go to the link here.
We received a lovely thank you letter from the organization.
