Desjardins: major partner of the Semaine québécoise des familles

Group Desjardins, the largest integrated cooperative financial group in Canada, have as their mission to contribute to the improved economic and social well-being of people and groups by teaching democracy, economics, solidarity and individual and collective responsibility.

An active force in all sectors, Desjardins supports a great many institutions, organizations and projects that are often critical to the lives of communities and regions.

As a parent, you know it's not always easy to teach our kids the advantages of saving and sound financial management. Desjardins believes it is important to educate young people so they can be independent and responsible for their own financial future. By visiting our Internet site's Teens, Students and Young workers sections, young people can find a mine of easy-to-understand financial information as well as tips on savings, investments, credit and insurance. From grade school, where school caisses have been providing educational services for the past 100 years, to university, where scholarships are awarded ($900,000 in 2006), students are supported every step of the way. This is how Desjardins supports parents in their essential role.

Moreover, you can count on the expertise of Desjardins advisors which is available to you in the Quick tips pages of our Web site's section for parents.

Desjardins is proud to be the major partner of the Semaine québécoise des familles. The 13^th edition of the Semaine québécoise des familles will be held from May 12 to 18, 2008, under the theme "Au fil du temps…Parent et fier de l'être!". This week offers conferences and activities for the entire family.

Find out more about the Semaine québécoise des familles (in French only).