On May 6th, 2026, more than 450 people gathered at Le 9e of the Centre Eaton de Montréal for the 27th Benefit Evening of the Foundation of the Women's Centre of Montréal. Under the theme "One Voice, a Thousand Echoes", the event raised more than $600,000 in support of the Foundation’s mission as well as the Centre’s, to uplift and serve thousands of women every year.
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 27th edition featured powerful testimonials, inspiring speeches as well as meaningful and mobilizing exchanges.
Thank you !
The Foundation of the Women’s Centre of Montreal Foundation warmly thanks the honorary co-chairs, sponsors, donors, partners, staff members, and guests who made the 27th edition such a success.
Co-chairs :
- Caroline Martineau, Vice-president IT Ops Cash management, onboarding and customer support, enterprises, National Bank of Canada
- Stéphanie Butt Thibodeau, Executive Vice-President, Chief Talent and Culture Officer, iA Financial Group
Patrons:
- Jean-François Aubin, National Bank of Canada
- Johanne Bélisle, Foundation of the Women's Centre of Montréal
- Janie Bilodeau, iA Financial Group
- Joëlle Carroll Bilodeau, PwC
- Paula Ceballos, CGI
- Brigitte Dagnault, Promutuel Insurance
- Anne-Lisa De Forest, Zscaler
- Marie-Hélène Delonca, National Bank of Canada
- Karine Desforges, Englobe
- Annik Desmarteau, La Caisse
- Karine Dion, WSP Global
- Alexandra Généreux, Aecom
- Josée Girard, CN
- Julie Lévesque, National Bank of Canada
- Julie Morand, Fonds de solidarité FTQ
- Catherine Newman, Laurentian Bank
- Angela Onesi, Fasken
- Caroline Pouliot, Intact
- Ashee Sarin, Deloitte
- Jacinthe Sylvain, National Bank of Canada
- Joëlle Thibault, Ombudsperson, Mediator & Conflict Resolution Coach
- Catherine Tremblay, BBA Consultants
This edition highlighted the impact and power of collective engagement: that of a woman reclaiming her voice, a partner offering support, a volunteer extending a helping hand, or a donor who believes in change.
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.
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