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WITH SO MANY WORTHWHILE CHARITABLE ORGANISATIONS,
HOW DO YOU CHOOSE THE RIGHT ONE?

As an employer, it can be very difficult to find ONE cause that will appeal to all your employees.

This is why so many corporate partners, of all sizes, have chosen to support West Island Community Shares. By partnering with us, you will not be supporting only one cause, you will be choosing to help more than 40 community organisations.

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“Equity is a core value at Pfizer where every person deserves to be seen, heard, and cared for. Pfizer works alongside our community partners to help address social determinants of health and create lasting social impact. Many of our employees are making a difference by volunteering their time to local organisations such as West Island Community Shares’’.

Cole Pinnow
President,
Pfizer Canada
“As a major economic player in Quebec and Canada, National Bank wants to have a positive impact on people's lives. Our thousands of employees and retirees demonstrate an unwavering commitment to making a difference in the community. Many of them are involved in the West Island community through various Community Shares initiatives and thus support the vitality of the region. ”

Geneviève Turbide-Potvin
Senior Vice-President, Corporate and Private Banking - Quebec
National Bank
“We’re driven by a shared belief that improving the lives of those around us is what matters most. We are grateful to the West Island Community Shares for their dedication in making our community stronger and healthier every day.”

Marwan Akar,
President and Managing Director,
Merck Canada
“Supporting our communities is a choice, and for us at RBC, it's also a commitment we make, based on our values of diversity and inclusion. Every action we take, individually or as a team, can have an impact. It's the difference we want to make and our desire to help build a resilient community where we live and work. We are proud to support the mission of Community Shares and recognize this long-standing and great collaboration!”

Nadine Renaud-Tinker
President,
RBC Royal Bank, Quebec Division
“Our local community is everything that surrounds us. We genuinely care about the West-Island and the people that live here. The best way to give back to our community is by supporting West Island Community Shares.”

Nathalie Robitaille
Executive-Director
PME MTL West-Island
“For four generations, our family has made it a point to support our community. At Spinelli, we are particularly proud that these caring values are so deeply rooted and shared by our employees. Together, we faithfully support charitable organizations, including Community Shares, to support initiatives that will improve the health, well-being and education of West Island residents.”

Pierre Spinelli
President
Les Conscessionnaires Spinelli
“At TENAQUIP, we pride ourselves on giving back to the communities we are involved in. It all started with our founder, Ken Reed, and his wish to provide relief primarily in the areas of homelessness, poverty, medical research, children’s welfare, humanitarian causes, and so much more. This is a value that is shared not only by the entire Reed family, but by our employees as well.”

Glenn Watt
Chief Financial Officer,
Tenaquip Limited
“Being involved in the development and support of our communities is in Desjardins' DNA. By supporting Community-Shares in its mission, we are proud to participate in the sustainability of services offered by West Island organizations. As a cooperative that strongly believes in the power of numbers, it is only natural for us to join forces with Community Shares!”

Serge Poirier
General Manager
Desjardins - Caisse de l'Ouest-de-l'Île
“A community is only as strong as its residents. By supporting Community Shares, we reach over 40 support groups and thousands of residents that turn to them for help. Community Shares is by far the heart of our community, and I am proud to be an active supporter as a business owner and as a resident.”

Nada Nasreddine
Pharmacy owner
Pharmaprix Kirkland, & Beaconsfield
“TD Bank Group is proud to have supported West Island Community Shares for over 20 years, a not-for-profit organization that supports local community groups whose mandate is to meet the ever-changing needs of the West Island of Montreal population. At TD, we aim to create conditions for everyone to have a chance to thrive and succeed, which is why supporting those in need is one of our top priorities,”

Sylvie Demers
Chair, Quebec Market
TD Bank Group
“Our company, Baylis Medical, is very proud to support West Island Community Shares. The wonderful work of WICS, to support those who are in need, builds a caring community that we all benefit from. I have seen firsthand the positive impact that this work has had in the West Island.”

Frank Baylis
Executive Chairman,
Baylis Medical
“For the past 15 years, BMO has been a proud supporter of Community Shares. It is a partnership that has not only endured the test of time, but grown into a solid alliance with the common goal to support the less fortunate. Employees at all levels are involved in Community Shares’ activities, from sitting on their Board of Directors, to fundraising and volunteering.”

Frederica A. Jones
Re
“I believe it is very important to get involved and help lead social change in our community. We are blessed in the West Island to have Community Shares taking the lead on this front.”

Nouha Fadlallah
Pharmacy Owner,
Jean Coutu, Pierrefonds
“My family and I are proud West Island residents for over four decades now. Giving back to our community has always been important to us. Broccolini is proud to give back to West Island Community Shares since its funding supports more than 40 West Island Community groups. ”

Teresa Broccolini
Director, Property Management
Broccolini
“Strong communities grow and prosper through community support which is why Avon Canada has been a proud supporter of Community Shares for over two decades. This long-standing partnership has improved the lives of women and their families and provided fundamental necessities to West Islanders in need. We have a responsibility to be there for our neighbours and working alongside Community Shares helps to make that possible.”

Luigi Del Vecchio
General Manager,
The Avon Company Canada Limited
“At TELUS, we are building a better future for all Montrealers by giving back to communities. Through partnerships with local organizations like Partage-Action, we help fund community projects that have a positive and lasting impact.”

Raymond Saoumah
VP, Wireless Networks & Services
TELUS
“We are committed to driving positive social and environmental change globally by making a difference at the local level, and this is why we support West Island Community Shares. It allows us to have a more sustainable impact with our social investment, and empowers our employees to be a force for good in the communities they call home."

Andrew Richardson
President
Targray
“I chose to support Community Shares because of their big heart and professionalism. They have a unique business model that allows them to give to one organization that redistributes to over 40 community organizations.”

Jean Houde
Owner,
Jean Houde Construction
“Growing up in the West Island I was involved in many sports teams who fund raised for different charities and causes locally. As I got older I lost touch with these organizations so when I opened my own business I wanted to contribute in some way. West Island Community Shares help many West Island community groups and in supporting them I feel I can help make a difference. I look forward to continuing and growing my relationship with them for years to come.”

Steven Persaud
President,
Everest Financial Services