On September 4th, the 2018-2019 Let’s Start Up graduation ceremony was held at Concordia University. This year, 148 women completed the program, including 131 in entrepreneurship. The event was infused with emotions and pride, and was also the occasion for National Bank to officially confirm its commitment to the Foundation, becoming the main partner of …
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Let’s Start Up Program helps women in need gain financial autonomy
CONTRIBUTE TO THE CAUSE BY BUYING UNILEVER PRODUCTS AT PARTICIPATING STORES The Lise Watier Foundation’s Let’s Start Up Program aims to help women in need gain financial autonomy through an action plan centred on entrepreneurship, education and workforce reintegration. The program provides hybrid-style training by combining online and classroom training and individual support. “We work …
$120,000 raised for the Foundation!
On May 28, the Guy Côté Family Wealth Management Team, National Bank Financial, welcomed 380 guests to the sixth edition of the “Pour un avenir meilleur” event. Under the honorary chairmanship of Ms. Isabelle Paquet, Managing Director, Global Equity Derivatives at National Bank of Canada, this memorable evening allowed us to raise an astounding $120,000 for the Lise …
$132,315 at Cocktelle!
On May 9, the fourth edition of the Cocktelle de Québec took place, benefiting the Lise Watier Foundation. Replete with spring colours, this festive evening was held under the honorary chairmanship of Ms. Caroline Lacroix, Vice-President, Communications and Marketing, Cominar. Thank you to our partners, sponsors, ambassador committee, and the 400 guests who enabled us …
New members in the team
The Lise Watier Foundation is proud to present its two new recruits. Sophie Gareau has been appointed Project Manager, Communications and Marketing, and Marielle Boyer has been appointed Director of Programs.
Building a brighter future for all women
Since March, Lise Watier Cosmetics has been donating $3 to the Lise Watier Foundation for every Professional Corrective Eyewear Portfolio sold, giving many women in need a better life. The response has been overwhelming! Thanks to your participation, over 20,000 products were sold, for a total of $60,000 raised! The Foundation thanks you from the …
$790,000 net raised at the Lise Watier Foundation ball
On October 11, the “Lights of Marrakech” Ball benefiting the Lise Watier Foundation took place under the honorary co-chairmanship of Ronald Dahms, Executive Chair, Optimum Talent, and Nancy Paquet, Vice-President, Investments, National Bank of Canada. This escape into the lavish world of Marrakech allowed us to raise the generous record sum of $790,000 net for the …
Concordia University recognizes the Let’s Start Up Program
An important step for the first graduates of The Lise Watier Foundation’s Lets Start up Program: Concordia University recognizes as part of continuing education. “This partnership with the program makes a substantial contribution to our mission: helping the most vulnerable women achieve financial independence” adds Marie-Lise Andrade, General Manager of the Lise Watier Foundation. “Earning …
Let’s Start Up Program’s first graduates
In July, the Let’s Start Up program’s first graduations took place in Montreal and Quebec City! The Foundation is proud to celebrate and recognize the perseverance and hard work of the program’s graduates. The graduation ceremonies of this very first cohort were held at the YWCA in Montreal and the Centre Étape in Quebec City. …
103,000 net raised
On May 29, the Guy Côté Integrated Wealth Management – National Bank Financial team held the 5th edition of its “L’été commence le 29 mai” fundraising event under the honorary presidency of Dominique Perras, Director, Structured Solutions, National Bank of Canada. This magnificent evening, attended by more than 350 people at New City Gas, raised …
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The Lise Watier Foundation offers the Let’s Start Up Pathway in Montreal, Drummondville, Gatineau, the Laurentians, Montérégie, Quebec City and Sherbrooke. More than 500 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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