Local initiatives that spark change

Through the GoodSpark Fund, Desjardins has committed to investing $250 million250 million dollars by 2024 in community projects that have the potential to shape our society.

Out of the hundreds of companies and organizations that we've supported since 2016, we nominated 9 from the youth, sustainable development and entrepreneurship categories. You voted for your favourites, and each finalist with the most votes in its category won $100,000100,000 dollars to make its project a reality.

All in for youth

Projects that promote education and staying in school so young people can achieve their goals

• AgrÉcoles Bringing agri-food into the classroom and teaching youth to take care of the environment
• Partenaires 12-18 Encouraging teens in rural areas to develop their leadership and autonomy
• The 7 Fingers Helping at-risk youth come out of their shell through circus arts

All in for sustainable development

Environmental initiatives that promote responsible farming, the circular economy and innovation

• La Mouche Rose Giving farmers a natural alternative to chemical pesticides
• Merinov Bringing innovation and sustainability to fishing and fish farming practices
• Synergie Montréal Implementing circular economy strategies with businesses for sustainable local development

All in for entrepreneurship

Projects that support entrepreneurs and young workers and foster employment and workforce training

• Groupe TAQ Providing good, stable jobs to people with disabilities
• TAACoMOBILE Helping seniors overcome isolation and food insecurity through a mobile service unit
• The Mauril-Bélanger Social Innovation Workshop Supporting social organizations that have a positive impact on society

See "The GoodSpark Fund: All in for the future" Voting Rules (PDF, 81 KB) - This link will open in a new window.