Giving a helping hand to Patro community centres

Giving a helping hand to Patro community centres (1 min 12 s)

Added on October 2, 2017

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Thanks to our members, Desjardins gave back $1 million to Quebec City area Patro community centres. Promoting youth wellness and development, that's the Desjardins difference.

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Giving a helping hand to Patro community centres (1 min 12 s)

Added on October 2, 2017 | Desjardins Group

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[On-scren text: The Desjardins difference. Thanks to our members, Desjardins gave back $1 million to Patro community centres.]

Daniel Martinez, facilitator: To me, a Patro is:

Mélanie Harvey, former facilitator: A community centre that hosts activities.

Pascal Brulotte, Patro de Lévis General Manager: A place where good people come together.

Mélanie Harvey: Patros taught me about fundamental values, like respect.

Daniel Martinez: Communicating, meeting people, having fun.

Pascal Brulotte: Social status, skin colour, beliefs—none of it matters, everyone is welcome here.

Mélanie Marceau, beneficiary: I made a lot of friends, and I love making new friends.

Daniel Martinez: Patros are like schools where you learn to have fun.

Mélanie Marceau: Dodgeball, hockey, bowling.

Mélanie Harvey: I sing in a band. We're 6 former members of the Patro [sings].

Rénald Maheux, volunteer: We're retired, so we have time to give back.

Pascal Brulotte: [Laughs]

Mélanie Harvey: My history with the Patro certainly influenced my decision to become a community organizer.

Rénald Maheux: The Patro has done so much for me. Now it's my turn to give back.

[On-scren text: Promoting youth wellness and development, that's the Desjardins difference.]