Fondation de l'école secondaire Paul-Gérin-Lajoie-d'Outremont

The Fondation de l'école secondaire Paul-Gérin-Lajoie-d'Outremont (commonly known as Fondation PGLO) is a Canadian nonprofit charitable organization founded in 2002 by parents of students attending the Paul-Gérin-Lajoie-d'Outremont secondary school in Montreal. It operates independently from the school board with the mission to enhance the educational experience and resources available to all students of the school while maintaining the school's fully public character. The organization is registered with the Canada Revenue Agency under the business number 884177007RR0001.

Mission and Objectives

The Fondation PGLO aims to build and nurture a community dedicated to advancing teaching and learning experiences within the Paul-Gérin-Lajoie-d'Outremont school. It supports projects that positively impact the quality of education provided, contributing to the intellectual, social, emotional, and physical well-being of students. The foundation facilitates funding for innovative and impactful initiatives proposed by teachers, school administration, staff, and students themselves.

Activities and Fundraising

Since its inception, the foundation has raised and distributed over $250,000 to benefit students of the school. It organizes various fundraising campaigns and accepts one-time donations, monthly contributions, in-kind gifts, gifts of securities, and planned testamentary gifts. The foundation provides a framework for securely collecting donations through platforms like CanadaHelps and supports transparent financial stewardship to ensure donor confidence.

Relationship with the School Community

As an independent nonprofit, the Fondation PGLO closely collaborates with the school’s stakeholders, including educators, parents, students, and the broader community. It serves as a key partner in reinforcing the school’s educational mission by fostering a stimulating environment where students can develop their full range of competencies. The foundation encourages active involvement from parents and staff, recognizing their contributions as vital to the school's identity and success.

Overview

• Founded: 2002
• Type: Independent nonprofit charitable organization
• Business Registration Number: 884177007RR0001
• Purpose: To financially support projects enhancing the quality of education at the Paul-Gérin-Lajoie-d'Outremont secondary school
• Scope: Supports teachers, administration, staff, and students through funding innovative educational initiatives
• Notable Impact: Distributed over $250,000 in funding for student benefit within 20 years of operation

The Fondation de l'école secondaire Paul-Gérin-Lajoie-d'Outremont remains dedicated to sustaining the vitality and excellence of public education in its community, ensuring that the school continues to be a place where all students can thrive and succeed.

This article is based on publicly available information from the Fondation PGLO’s official communications and Canadian charity registries.