Sarah Rennie – LJI reporter

The Association pour la défense des droits sociaux (ADDS) Huntingdon is partnering with Centraide Sud-Ouest du Québec to ensure that citizens facing vulnerable situations in the Haut-Saint-Laurent continue to receive support.

ADDS director Valérie Taillefer says the partnership with Centraide, which includes a $15,000 donation, will provide ADDS with the solid funding base it needs to pursue its mission.

Centraide Sud-Ouest du Québec is recognized for its commitment to providing solidarity and support to community organizations. It supports at least nine organizations in both the Beauharnois-Salaberry and Vaudreuil-Soulanges regions, as well as five regional organizations, while ADDS is currently the only partner organization in the Haut-Saint-Laurent.

Taillefer says there is a clear alignment between ADDS’s values and those at Centraide, and that this synergy made it possible to establish a partnership. “This support will strengthen our ability to help our 638 members in a context where community needs are growing,” she explains, noting the investment will allow for some breathing room when it comes to developing more services and expanding the organization.

Taillefer explains that Centraide’s approach to centralizing donations enables organizations like ADDS to rely on stable, predictable financial resources. This approach ensures that every dollar donated will be used to make a significant impact in the Haut-Saint-Laurent community.