The Lise Watier Foundation is proud to announce the renewal of its partnership with la Vie en Rose, which is supporting women’s financial independence for the third consecutive year. On International Women’s Day, la Vie en Rose is launching a nationwide campaign in support of the Lise Watier Foundation. Until April 8, in all its stores across Canada, la Vie en Rose invites customers to donate at …
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The Let’s Start Up Pathway is now offered in Gatineau
The Lise Watier Foundation is proud to announce a strategic partnership with Option Femmes to offer the Let’s Start Up Pathway in Gatineau. Through this new partnership, women in Gatineau and the surrounding area will gain access to concrete support designed to help them develop their professional potential and build lasting financial independence. A partnership serving women in the region Deeply rooted in the community, Option Femmes has been supporting women for many years in their integration into and retention in the workforce through a human-centred and personalized approach. By joining forces, the Lise Watier Foundation and Option Femmes aim to strengthen the support available to women experiencing economic, social, or professional vulnerability. While Option Femmes guides women in their employability journey, the Let’s Start Up Pathway of the Lise Watier Foundation complements this support through skills development, entrepreneurship, returning to education, and financial independence. Practical tools to take action Through the Let’s Start Up Pathway, women in the region will have access to practical tools that help them take action, build confidence in their abilities, realize their full potential, and develop a transformative professional project. Already, several women have registered for the program and can attest to the profoundly transformative impact of Let’s Start Up Pathway in their lives, both professionally and personally. A rollout made possible through the commitment of our partners The …
The Lise Watier Foundation kicks off the 5th edition of the Believe in Her campaign
44 ambassadors are joining forces to support women’s financial independence As International Women’s Day approaches, the Lise Watier Foundation is proud to announce the launch of the 5th edition of its Believe in Her campaign. This year, 44 ambassadors are joining forces to amplify the Foundation’s mission and concretely support women’s financial independence. When trust becomes a driver of …
A $2M donation from the Lise and Giuseppe Racanelli Foundation
The Lise and Giuseppe Racanelli Foundation Commits $2 Million to Strengthen Women’s Financial Independence in Québec Montreal, January 22, 2026 — The Lise Watier Foundation is proud to announce an unprecedented philanthropic engagement: The Lise and Giuseppe Racanelli Foundation, a foundation dedicated to supporting mental health, has made a historic donation of $2 million. This major …
The Lise Watier Foundation Cocktail Returns This Spring for Its 5th Edition!
April 16, 2026 | 6 PM to 10 PM | New City Gas The Lise Watier Foundation is proud to present its annual Cocktail, a fundraising event that brings together the new generation of philanthropists around a shared cause: supporting women’s professional development and financial independence. For this 5th edition, guests will be invited to enjoy a festive cocktail …
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Mégane Godreau | Art Gen Z
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An impactfulpartnership: The City of Montreal and the Lise Watier Foundation empowering women’s entrepreneurship
In 2025, the Lise Watier Foundation had the privilege of receiving support from the City of Montreal to strengthen access to entrepreneurship for women from ethnocultural communities. With this grant awarded under the “Entreprendre Ensemble” project, the Lise Watier Foundation achieved a major milestone in 2025. It strengthened its impact among women from ethnocultural communities …
Give a boost to women’s financial independence this holiday season
Every day, women choose to take back control of their lives. They want to build or regain confidence, kickstart or restart their careers, build a business, or simply provide stability for their families. But the path to financial independence is often filled with obstacles: isolation, lack of confidence and resources, and challenging economic, social, or professional …
Winter 2026 Cohort: Registration is open!
Registration is open for the winter 2026 Cohort: of the Let’s Start Up Pathway! The Lise Watier Foundation is proud to announce the opening of registrations for the next cohort of the Let’s Start Up Pathway, designed to support women on their journey toward professional development and financial independence. Are you dreaming of giving a …
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The Lise Watier Foundation offers the Let’s Start Up Pathway in Montreal, Quebec City, the Laurentians, Montérégie, Sherbrooke, Drummondville and Toronto. More than 350 women a year are committed to taking action through the Let’s Start Up Pathway. They graduate with a better understanding of their strengths and skills, as well as the knowledge and tools to implement their professional project. Women thus begin a new journey towards financial independence through entrepreneurship, a return to school or a more fulfilling job.
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