N EWS VÉRONIC DICAIRE FOUNDATION AND CSDCEO ANNOUNCE MAJOR PARTNERSHIP
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Ottawa, which awards eligible students up to $10,000 to support academic perseverance and success. Historically, the foundation has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars through high-profile events like the Véronic DiCaire Open (a premier golf tournament) and benefit gala dinners held internationally, such as in Geneva, Switzerland. “Supporting the teachers and students of the CSDCEO schools today is a real home- coming for me,” added DiCaire. “What a joy it is to contribute, in my native province and language, to the development of the next generation of Francophone artists.” The announcement was made at L'École secondaire catholique L'Escale (ESC L’Es- cale) in Rockland, the largest school in the CSDCEO with more than 1,100 students and home of Showbizz , an annual, multidiscipli- nary French-language variety show produced by the student theatre troupe. Founded in 1987, this long-standing high school tradition collaborates with students and staff members to showcase musical, theatrical, and artistic talent. “I am a graduate of this school (ESC L’Escale), so this announcement is special and meaningful for me, and I am honoured to be here today,” said Jean Lemay, the pre- sident of the CSDCEO. “This is more than just a collaboration between our board and the foundation, it shows that the foundation as the confidence has to support our board, our schools, and especially, our students.” The partnership aims to support students enrolled in specialized arts concentrations and arts-related programs across all seven CSDCEO secondary schools, provide finan- cial backing, mentorship from professional artists, and real-world creative experiences. It also covers both on-stage talents and behind- the-scenes roles, including lighting, sound engineering, set design, and production ma- nagement. The collaboration offers ongoing professional development and specialized training opportunities for teaching personnel. "We are very pleased to collaborate with the Véronic DiCaire Foundation to offer even more opportunities to our students,” said
Anne Simard, the principal of ESC L’Escale. “This new collaboration will allow us to continue to promote our focus on the arts. In addition, the students involved in Show- bizz, our annual multidisciplinary show, will benefit from exceptional support, both on stage and behind the scenes, to enrich their experience.” The exact form of financial assistance has not been determined yet. Consultations have begun with officials of the seven schools to identify what the needs are. Schools will also have the opportunity to apply for funding from the Véronic DiCaire Foundation to support
their artistic projects. "This partnership represents an excep- tional opportunity for students in our 7 high schools to develop their creativity and live inspiring artistic experiences,” said Lyne Racine, Director of Education and Secretary of the CSDCEO. “Arts and culture are an important part of our students' educational journeys and this collaboration will enrich their school experience." Students from the seven schools show- cased a glimpse of their talents with a num- ber of performances, including sharing the stage with DiCaire.
Franco-Ontarian singer, vocal impressionist, and actress Véronic DiCaire speaks about a new partnership between her foundation and le Conseil scolaire du district catholique de l’Est ontarien at l’École secondaire catholique L’Escale last week. (Anil Jhalli, EAP)
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CELEBRATING A VERY SUCCESSFUL FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN
It was a celebration of artistic crea- tivity in local youth when the Véronic DiCaire Foundation and the Conseil scolaire du district catholique de l’Est ontarien (CSDCEO) announcement a historic collaboration. On Friday, June 3, the CSDCEO and the foundation unveiled a partnership that will significantly boost arts culture for youth across the board’s seven high schools in Rockland, Embrun, Casselman, Plantage- net, Hawkesbury, Cornwall and Alexandria providing them with more resources and opportunities to develop their artistic talents. “This partnership is particularly close to my heart because, before stepping onto the big stage, I took my first artistic steps close to here, at the Caféthèque at Casselman Catholic High School,” said Véronic DiCaire, the acclaimed Canadian Franco-Ontarian singer, vocal impressionist, and actress from Embrun. The Véronic DiCaire Foundation is a reco- gnized Canadian public charity established by the Franco-Ontarian singer that provides financial support to young artists, organi- zing French-language cultural events, and acquiring specialized equipment for cultural programs. The foundation is heavily involved in higher education, notably funding the Véronic DiCaire Scholarship (or Award) at L’a Cité collégiale in
Officials and members of the Prescott and Russell Residence Foundation celebrated with the mayors of the United Counties of Prescott and Russell the successful completion of the Souleve-moi!/Lift Me Up! Campaign to provide motorized lifts in the new Prescott and Russell Residence to assist tenants with mobility issues who need help getting in and out of bed. The Foundation’s campaign raised more than $500,000 for the purchase of 204 lifts that will be installed in every living unit at the new Residence on Spence Street in Hawkesbury. (Photo provided)
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another donation towards the project of $258,544.29, for a total of 508,544.29 for the purchase of all of the motorized lifts for use in the new Prescott and Russell Residence. “These essential devices will be installed in every (tenant’s) room of the Residence,” said Robitaille. Robitaille described the success of the fundraising campaign as a significant contribution to the well-being of present and future tenants of the Residence. “They will not only support the work of our caregiver staff,” she said, “but also significantly improve the safety, mobility, and quality of life of the residents.” Robitaille credited the success of the campaign to the overall support of the Prescott and Russell community, including individuals, businesses, and service groups, and the efforts of the Foundation’s board, staff, and volunteers. She singled out for special acclaim Foundation members Michel Beaulne, Marcel Dicaire, Sylvie Rathier, Liette Valade, Robert Prévost, and campaign facilitator Louis Rathier. “It is through close collaboration, a sha- red vision, and the dedicated effort of each member that we were able to achieve this ambitious goal,” said Robitaille.
The Prescott and Russell Residence Foundation is celebrating a big suc- cess with one of its fundraising cam- paigns and wants to share the news with everyone. Dénise Robitaille, president of the Prescott and Russell Residence Founda- tion, announced “with great pride” a very successful end to the non-profit agency’s latest fundraising campaign for the benefit of residents who will be moving into the new Residence facility on Spence Street in Hawkesbury. Robitaille made the announce- ment during the May 28 session of the United Counties of Prescott and Russell council (UCPR). For the past two years the foundation’s latest campaign, Souleve-moi!/Lift Me Up!, has been focused on raising funds for the purchase of 224 motorized lifts to assist Residence staffs with helping tenants who have mobility problems to get into and out bed and also getting in and out of bath tubs. In November 2024, the Foundation presented a $250,000 donation towards the purchase of the lifts and at the end of May this year, Robitaille announced
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