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The caisse understands the challenges and issues facing its members. With their support, it can provide its fellow citizens with valuable help regarding initiatives aimed at common betterment and the advancement of society.
The caisse enriches the lives of individuals and communities through its financial and human contributions. It supports projects that meet the needs and expectations of its members. Desjardins is an important socioeconomic leader in the community and works alongside several partners.
Through donations, sponsorships and contributions from the Community Development Fund, the caisse supports multiple local and regional initiatives in various sectors.
The Community Development Fund (CDF), also called community dividends, is made possible by the caisse's yearly surplus earnings. During the annual general meeting, members vote on the amount allocated to the CDF. This is a way for all caisse members to support the development of their community and important projects.
The caisse's board of directors has put in place a community involvement policy.
Read the caisse's investment policy (in French only, PDF, 470 KB)
To apply for financial support:
Every application for financial support must include the above form to be considered.
The Caisse participates in the Desjardins Mutual Aid Fund, in partnership with the Association coopérative d'économie familiale (ACEF) de l'Est de Montréal. This community product helps people in financial difficulty by offering advisory services for budgeting and, if needed, a tide-over loan.
The average loan amount is $500 and the repayment period is no longer than 24 months. Desjardins Mutual aid Fund offers interest-free loans.
For more information, contact the ACEF de l'Est de Montréal at 514-257-6622.