As part of its longstanding partnership with the CHU Sainte-Justine Foundation, METRO has reaffirmed its status as an ally to Quebec families with a donation targeting the hospital’s key priorities and its Foundation’s fundraising events.
A show of trust to drive Sainte-Justine’s priorities forward
METRO trusts Sainte-Justine’s teams to know where its support can make the greatest difference for children and families today and for generations to come. That’s why its gift will be directed towards the hospital’s highest priorities, namely those identified by the experts who see firsthand the difference philanthropy can make. This show of trust will give research and care teams the flexibility to act quickly on the most promising opportunities, remain at the forefront of their fields, and respond to the evolving needs of mothers and children.
“METRO’s trust means a great deal to us. It gives researchers, caregivers and multidisciplinary teams the freedom to keep pushing the boundaries of pediatric medicine. We are deeply grateful to METRO and its community for standing behind Sainte-Justine and its families for nearly 40 years.”
A commitment that goes above and beyond
The partnership between METRO and the CHU Sainte-Justine Foundation is an enduring one. As an ally to Quebec mothers and children for nearly four decades, the food and pharmacy retailer has long been involved in high-impact events like the Tournoi Cachou. In keeping with this commitment, METRO recently renewed its support for the Foundation’s major fundraising efforts.
In addition to helping ensure the continuity of popular charity events, METRO also supports new hope-building efforts like Sainte-Justine’s Grand Ball. These major fundraising initiatives have a profound impact on present and future generations, and are made possible through the invaluable support of deeply committed partners.
“Supporting the health and well-being of our communities is at the heart of our commitment. We are proud to stand with families through challenging times and, in our own way, help make a difference in their daily lives.”
METRO and Sainte-Justine: One community rallies behind the other
Fuelled by the generosity of its community—merchants, pharmacist-owners, employees, and customers— the commitment of METRO and its banners has a broad impact and continues to inspire.
In addition to undertaking its own initiatives to benefit Sainte-Justine like the Mois des Câlins at Jean Coutu and the Mois des cocos at Metro, the company plays a key role in the Foundation’s flagship campaigns. For example, with METRO’s support, Sainte-Justine’s Tree of Lights has raised over $21M since 2008. By contributing to these fundraising efforts, METRO rallies the community around the cause, thereby helping to provide families in difficulty with much-needed support.
Both CHU Sainte-Justine and METRO are renowned leaders in their respective sectors in Quebec, and share the same ambitions—to improve the lives of families, strengthen communities, and build a healthier future. The Foundation would like to thank METRO for its ongoing commitment.
