What is the Maison L’Aid’Elle Fund?

The Maison L'Aid'Elle Fund is an endowment fund established by the board of directors of 

Maison L'Aid'Elle, an accommodation facility for women.

It is managed by the Community Foundation Lower Saint-Laurent Gaspésie – The Islands.

This fund aims to support women who have been victims of violence and require assistance. 

help to rebuild their lives as well as that of their children.

What is an endowment fund?

An endowment fund is a perpetual and inalienable fund entrusted to the Community Foundation. 

Its investment products are allocated to the needs of women and children who have suffered violence.

A receipt for tax deductions will be issued by the Foundation for each donation made.

What is the Bas Saint-Laurent Gaspésie – Les Îles Community Foundation?

The Bas Saint-Laurent Gaspésie – Les Îles Community Foundation is a foundation incorporated under the Canada Corporations Act and registered as a charitable institution authorized to issue charitable receipts under federal and provincial tax laws. 

Its mission is to manage the various funds entrusted to it.

What will the returns from my donation be used for?

The donations received will be used to support women who have been victims of violence and their children in their process of independence and in regaining power over their lives.

Payment of her first month’s rent, electricity bill, cable installation, and other costs related to her new apartment;

Furnish a work space in her home: Purchase a work desk;

Payment of the first grocery bill;

Pay the registration fees for a return to studies;

School supplies for children;

Access to tools for learning: Purchase of computers and school materials;

Purchase of small appliances, household effects (furniture, bedding, curtains, etc.);

Assistance for the installation of an alarm system;

Payment of a warehouse or storage unit;

Donors

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157 000 $

État du fonds Maison L'Aid'Elle en date de
septembre 2025


250 000$

Objectif du fonds
pour l'année 2026


MORE
de 25 millions $

État du fonds de la Fondation communautaire Bas-Saint-Laurent Gaspésie – Les Îles qui distribue en moyenne 4 % du rendement annuel.

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