Together For Our Youth
Together For Our Youth program
Encouraging our youth has always been a priority for us. Through this program, we support hundreds of thousands of young people across Canada.
Program facts and figures
More than 3,000 initiatives to support youth
More than 1 million young people helped
More than $50 million invested per year
Together For Our Youth program
Supporting the well-being of our youth and helping them achieve their dreams is important to us. That's why we've created the Together For Our Youth program, an important initiative that supports young people as they pursue their goals, regardless of their socioeconomic status.
We've joined forces with our partners to offer young people resources and tools in the areas of education, employment and entrepreneurship, health and healthy lifestyles and community involvement.
Program beneficiaries
- Canadians ages 5 to 30
- Entrepreneurs 35 and younger
Ways we help
- Desjardins Foundation
- Community Development Fund
- Educational programs
- Partnerships, donations and sponsorships
Program goals
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To support young people's plans and ambitions
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To promote young people's development and potential
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To improve the lives of young people and their community
"We have a responsibility to put our kids in a position where they can grow and realize their dreams. I don't think it's possible to overinvest in their future."
Discover resources and tools
Our actions have a real impact on the lives of young people. The success we've had is thanks to our collaboration with our partners, who work in 4 main areas.
With the support of our partners, we can offer an array of resources and tools to support and motivate young people through their studies.
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Academos
This free virtual mentoring application connects young people with thousands of professionals who love their jobs (site in French only).
Learn more about Academos - External link. This link opens in a new window.
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Desjardins Initiative
Scholarships
Every year, we award thousands of scholarships to post-secondary students.
Learn more about the Desjardins scholarships
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Desjardins Initiative
School Caisse
The School Caisse program teaches elementary students healthy savings habits and the value of money.
Learn more about the School Caisse program - External link.
Archives
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Desjardins Initiative
Personal Finance: I'm in Charge®
The Personal Finance: I'm in Charge program teaches young adults how to become financially responsible and independent.
Learn more about the Personal Finance: I'm in Charge program - External link.
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Alloprof
Alloprof offers invaluable free resources to elementary and high school students and their parents.
Learn more about Alloprof - External link.
With the support of our partners, we help young people enter the job market or start their own business.
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Place aux jeunes en région
This network supports young professionals who want to work and settle in Quebec's regional communities (site in French only).
Learn more about Place aux jeunes en région - External link.
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Desjardins Initiative
Créavenir
Créavenir provides coaching and financial assistance to young entrepreneurs.
Learn more about Créavenir
With the support of our partners, we offer resources and tools that help young people maintain their health and well-being.
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Auberges du cœur
Auberges du cœur provides shelter to unhoused and struggling youth and supports their independence (site in French only).
Learn more about Auberges du cœur - External link.
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Kids Help Phone
The Kids Help Phone offers 24/7 anonymous counselling to young people online, by phone or by text.
Learn more about Kids Help Phone - External link.
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Grand défi Pierre Lavoie
The School Tour's goal is to teach elementary school students about healthy, active living.
Learn more about the Grand défi Pierre Lavoie - External link.
With the support of our partners, we help young people build a greener and more inclusive world.
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Lab22
Lab22 gives young people the tools to foster social and environmental innovation (site in French only).
Learn more about Lab22 - External link.
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LOVE
LOVE helps youth thrive through programs and discussions that build emotional intelligence.
Learn more about Love - External link.
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Interligne
Interligne offers listening, intervention and awareness services to people concerned with sexual diversity and gender plurality.
Learn more about Interligne - External link.
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