Foundation employees leave their marks in the community!
October 18, 2007 was the first Social Action Day for the Foundation’s employees. Over 25 employees volunteered to repaint the Rotary Pavilion at the Centre Normand Léveillé, a Drummondville summer camp for the disabled.
Social Action Day has several objectives, including:
- Creating a sense of belonging toward the Foundation and its mission
- Developing team spirit within the organization by helping others
- Encouraging employees to get involved in their community
- Providing concrete assistance to an organization in need
| Social Action Day, 2nd Edition |
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| The success of this activity’s first edition brought the Foundation employees together again on October 16, 2008. This year, the Foundation team gave a hand at the Centre d’arts Orford, helping prepare the site for winter. The Foundation already supports the Centre d’arts Orford in its primary mission, making arts accessible to the widest audience. On October 16, in spite of rainy conditions, the Foundation employees volunteered their time and energy to make our site look good for winter. The results of this magnificently orchestrated work can be admired as soon as one sets foot at the Centre. However, what is even more remarkable is the enthusiasm with which the participants worked. Humour, a spirit of cooperation, and a desire to do things right were shared by all. |
| Social Action Day, 3rd Edition |
| The third edition of Social Action Day took place on October 19, 2009. The J. Armand Bombardier Foundation’s employees visited Share the Warmth and lived one typical day at the Centre by participating in the different programs offered by the Pointe-Saint-Charles organization. The employees wanted to leave a trace at Share the Warmth. So in addition to participating in everyday activities, they set up to renovate two music rooms. They painted, decorated and furnished the two rooms in order to offer a special space the youth who frequents the Centre. We are happy to report that participation in this year's activity reached 100%! I do not have enough words to express our thanks to the organization committee and to the Foundation. Not only a lot of work was accomplished yesterday, but creativity, energy and team spirit were there for everyone to see. Thank you! |
| A Carboneutral Event! |
| The Foundation team deems it important to produce the smallest ecological footprint possible while leaving its mark in the various organizations it visits. A special attention is paid throughout all stages of Social Action Day. Local, fair trade and biological products are purchased, and carpooling was is the chosen mode of transportation to and from the organizations. Furthermore, because the organisation of any event generates greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, the remaining emissions are offset by purchasing carbon credit. In 2009, the carbon credits were purchased through ClimatCare. |
