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Groupe Dion Foundation

More than a group of companies: a group that gives back and believes in the power of human impact

Mission

The mission of the Groupe Dion Foundation is to actively combat poverty in all its forms, with a focus on protecting and supporting the well-being of women and children. It provides financial support to high-impact community projects led by local organizations in Abitibi-Témiscamingue. Its efforts aim to improve the living conditions of people facing hardship, right here, in our region.

Our purpose

Every company within Groupe Dion shares the same belief: that a fairer society is possible. A society where everyone, regardless of their background or means, has the right to dignity, education, health, and the freedom to shape their future.

This human vision is what gave rise to the Groupe Dion Foundation. Because we believe prosperity should be shared, action should be rooted in the local reality, and solidarity starts here, with what we can do, tangibly. Through small yet meaningful gestures, we’re committed to making a difference where it truly matters.

Our values

Solidarity

We place human solidarity at the heart of our commitment. To help someone is to recognize their dignity.

Respect

We work with empathy, attentiveness, and consideration toward both our beneficiaries and our partners.

Empowerment

We strive to support and equip people as they regain autonomy and the power to shape their own lives.

Responsibility

We act with transparency, rigor, and accountability to ensure the lasting impact of our actions.

Our vision

We dream of a future where help is no longer a safety net, but a springboard. A world where poverty no longer extinguishes possibility, where every woman and child can shape their life freely, with the resources, choices, dignity, strength, and confidence to get there.

Our impact

Through these testimonials, discover the real impact of our community support and the difference the Groupe Dion Foundation makes.

For many years, Groupe Dion and the Fondation Groupe Dion have stood out for their generosity and unwavering commitment to our mission. Their ongoing support has made it possible to provide meaningful assistance to hundreds of families and has directly contributed to improving the quality of life of the most vulnerable members of our community.

Through their significant donations, whether financial, material, or essential resources, they demonstrate values of solidarity and humanity that deeply inspire us.

We would like to express our sincere gratitude to Groupe Dion and the Fondation Groupe Dion for their trust and continued support. Thanks to partners like them, we can carry on with our mission and keep building a stronger, more inclusive community.

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for this outstanding commitment that, year after year, truly makes a difference.

Mélanie Larouche

General manager

Ressourcerie Bernard-Hamel

Thanks to the valuable support of the Fondation Groupe Dion, we are able to do more: offer greater safety, more attentive listening, and stronger support. These donations make all the difference. They open the door even wider to help, guidance, and rebuilding. It is a way of telling women who are victims of domestic violence, and their children: you are not alone.

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for making this possible.

Cathy Allen

Frontline worker & manager

Alternative pour Elles

Since the very beginning of its activities in 1998, Ressourcerie Bernard-Hamel has been able to count on the support and presence of Jean Dion, who appeared at a time when the organization was going through a difficult period. From that moment on, and still today thanks to the Fondation Groupe Dion, the organization has continued to grow, always knowing it could count on a long-time ally.

Thank you, Jean Dion, for your invaluable support, and long life to the Fondation Groupe Dion.

Martine Dion

General manager (1997 to 2024)

Ressourcerie Bernard-Hamel

The generous donations from Groupe Dion have had a significant impact on the lives of the people with disabilities we support, bringing them hope, autonomy, and dignity. Thanks to their support, we have been able to provide essential services and resources that improve the quality of life of our members, whether through loans or donations of specialized equipment, medical supplies, emergency home adaptations, repairs, and many other tangible actions.

We are deeply grateful for their commitment to our mission and their trust in our ability to make a difference in the lives of people with disabilities.

We are confident that this contribution will have a lasting impact on the lives of our members and will allow us to continue supporting them toward greater autonomy and a better quality of life.

Thank you!

Rémy Mailloux

General manager

La Ressource pour personnes handicapées Abitibi-Témiscamingue/Nord-du-Québec

Turning intention into actions

The Groupe Dion Foundation raises funds through donations from the Group companies, charity events, and vehicle sales at Exo Automobiles. We also have a partnership with the mining company Agnico Eagle, whose contributions are fully reinvested in the communities where it operates.

These funds currently allow us to provide financial support to nonprofit organizations in the Rouyn-Noranda RCM, including Alternative pour Elles and Ressourcerie Bernard-Hamel, to name just a few. These organizations work directly on the ground to turn our vision into action: food assistance, housing, social support, educational projects, and other initiatives aimed at supporting women and children.

Our recent donations

Each donation reflects our clear commitment to supporting those who are building a better future for our region, today and tomorrow.

Holiday Season 2024

In December 2024, the Fondation Groupe Dion donated $2,500 in gift cards to Alternative pour Elles, along with $500 worth of food to the Ressourcerie Bernard-Hamel. This support helped ease the burden on those in need during the holiday season.

Groupe Dion Golf Week 2024

On September 20, 2024, the Fondation Groupe Dion donated over $46,500 to Alternative pour Elles. This record-setting contribution, raised during Groupe Dion Golf Week, supported their second-stage housing project for women affected by domestic violence.

Groupe Dion Golf Week 2023

On September 13, 2023, the Fondation Groupe Dion donated over $15,000 to Alternative pour Elles, nearly triple the amount raised the previous year. The funds, collected during Groupe Dion Golf Week, supported services for women in vulnerable situations.

Christmas Baskets 2022

In December 2022, the Fondation Groupe Dion donated $2,000 in gift cards to the Ressourcerie Bernard-Hamel. These cards were included in Christmas baskets distributed to families in need, helping bring warmth and dignity to the holiday season.

Holiday Season 2022

On December 5, 2022, the Fondation Groupe Dion donated $2,000 in gift cards and an additional $2,000 cheque to Alternative pour Elles. This support provided relief to women and children assisted by the organization during this critical time of year.

Groupe Dion Golf Week 2022

During the 2022 Groupe Dion Golf Week, the Foundation raised $5,500 for Alternative pour Elles. This donation helped support women in vulnerable situations through personalized assistance and community-based services.

2021 Fundraising Telethon for People with Disabilities

On January 31, 2021, the Fondation Groupe Dion donated $46,000 to La Ressource pour personnes handicapées as part of the Téléthon des personnes handicapées. This contribution helps support individuals living with disabilities across Abitibi-Témiscamingue and Northern Quebec.

Our impact starts with our companies

Giving back to the community is part of who we are. So is working hard. The Groupe Dion Foundation is rooted in what each company in the group builds every single day. Discover them.