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On May 21, 2025, more than 500 people gathered at Le 9e of the Centre Eaton for the 26th Benefit Evening of the Foundation of the Women's Centre of Montréal. Under the theme "Setting Sail Toward Full Potential For Women", the event raised $741,056 in support of the Centre’s programs and services, which benefit thousands of women each year.

Presented in a cocktail reception format, the Benefit Evening offers a warm and elegant setting that encourages networking, meaningful conversations, and community engagement. It brings together committed individuals from Montréal’s business community around a shared goal: promoting women’s autonomy and empowerment.

Held once a year, the Foundation’s Benefit Evening is the flagship fundraising event in support of the Women’s Centre of Montreal. Each edition brings together allies of the cause in a welcoming, purposeful atmosphere, to actively support the Centre’s mission: Helping women help themselves.

The 26th edition featured:

• An inspiring maritime-themed atmosphere
• A live painting performance by artist Guilbo
• Powerful testimonials and speeches
• Meaningful and mobilizing exchanges

 
Save the Date: May 6, 2026

The 27th Benefit Evening will once again be held at Le 9e of the Centre Eaton, on May 6, 2026. Another opportunity to gather valued partners and continue supporting women on their path to freedom and fulfillment.

 
Get Involved: Join the Fundraising Committee

The Foundation is currently seeking individuals interested in actively contributing to the fundraising committee for the upcoming edition. This committee plays a key role in organizing the event and securing the resources needed for its success.

For more information: soiree@centredesfemmesdemtl.org

Thank you !

The Women’s Centre of Montreal Foundation warmly thanks the honorary co-chairs, sponsors, donors, partners, staff members, and guests who made the 26th edition such a success.

Co-chairs:

• Isabelle Garon, Executive Vice-President, Marketing, Communications, Cooperation and President's Office, Desjardins Group
• Renée Laflamme, Executive Vice-President, Individual Insurance, Savings and Retirement, iA Financial Group
• Anne-Marie Roy, VP IT Delivery, Operations, Personal Banking, Banking Services, Financing, Insurance and Channels, National Bank

Patrons:

• Daniel Alvarez,  Desjardins group
• Johanne Bélisle, Foundation of the Women's Centre of Montréal
• Janie Bilodeau, iA Financial Group
• Joëlle Carroll Bilodeau, PwC
• Paula Ceballos, CGI
• Anne-Lisa De Forest, Zscaler
• Marie-Hélène Delonca, National Bank
• Karine Desforges, Englobe
• Annik Desmarteau, Ivanhoé Cambridge
• Johanne Duhaime, Desjardins group
• Isabelle Durand, iA Financial Group
• Louise Fourès, La Vie en Rose
• Alexandra Généreux, Aecom
• Jason Haas, Pomerleau
• Ian Lapostolle, St-Denis Thompson
• Julie Lévesque, National Bank
• Julie Morand, Fonds de solidarité FTQ
• Catherine Newman, Laurentian Bank
• Angela Onesi, Fasken
• Lynda Poulin, Desjardins group
• Caroline Pouliot, Intact 
• Valérie Sapin, Desjardins Group
• Ashee Sarin, Deloitte