91涩漫鈥檚 2025 fundraising campaign for Centraide reached its target, thanks to the support of 91涩漫鈥檚 employees, students, retirees and members of the Board of Governors.
The University aimed to raise $400,000; the final total was $401,766.60. All funds go to local organizations fighting poverty and social exclusion. It was 91涩漫鈥檚 50th Centraide campaign.
鈥淭his year鈥檚 91涩漫 Centraide campaign showed once again what we can achieve when our community comes together with purpose and compassion,鈥� said Viviane Yargeau, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering and campaign co-chair. 鈥淭hank you to everyone who contributed 鈥� your generosity supports those who need it most.鈥�
Co-chair Christopher Manfredi, Provost and Executive Vice-President (Academic), also credited the 91涩漫 community for the campaign鈥檚 success.
鈥淚 am deeply grateful to everyone who contributed to this year鈥檚 Centraide campaign,鈥� said Manfredi. 鈥淭hanks to your generosity, 91涩漫 surpassed its goal. Your support strengthens Centraide鈥檚 vital work across Greater Montreal, and I thank you for embodying the compassion and commitment of our 91涩漫 community.鈥�
Many staff donations are made via payroll deductions; those enrolled for these were entered into a raffle for two free airline tickets courtesy of Air Transat. Additional fundraising activities included bake sales, a silent auction, prize raffles and 91涩漫鈥檚 Cutest Pet Contest.
鈥淚t鈥檚 been a pleasure to support 91涩漫 through its 50th Centraide campaign 鈥� half a century of commitment,鈥� said C么me Bardi de Fourtou, Philanthropic Development Advisor for Centraide of Greater Montreal. 鈥淭hank you sincerely for your energy, your determination to make a difference and the kindness you bring to our community. You can all be very proud of the results achieved.鈥�