As part of her new duties, she will hold the position of Communications and Public Relations Advisor. Closely linked to the general management in the development of all communication, marketing, and public relations projects of the REA Foundation, she will ensure the coordination of communication, solicitation, and mobilization strategies,...
Press release: “We Are All Someone’s Lucky Charm”: Réal Béland Takes Part in the REA Foundation Awareness Campaign
COMMUNIQUÉ Montréal, le 12 avril 2022 – La Fondation RÉA et ses partenaires sont fiers d’annoncer la participation de Réal Béland, artiste québécois bien connu du grand public, à la campagne « On est tous le porte-bonheur de quelqu’un ». « Personne n’est à l’abri de la fraction de seconde qui fait tout basculer. Que ce soit l’accident de la...
Notice of appointment: Ruth Mankubukulu is the new Coordinator, Administration and Major Campaigns.
La Fondation RÉA est heureuse d’accueillir au sein de son équipe Ruth Mankubukulu en tant que Coordonnatrice, administration et campagne majeure. Dans le cadre de ses nouvelles fonctions, elle épaulera étroitement la direction générale dans les nombreuses tâches liées à la campagne majeure de financement et veillera au bon fonctionnement des...
Press release – REA launches its Scholarship Program for students with disabilities
With the goal of actively contributing to the social integration of people with disabilities, the REA Foundation and its partners are proud to launch the second edition of the Scholarship Program for students with disabilities.
The REA Foundation doubles earmarked funds for physical rehabilitation patients
More than 100 people have already turned to the Assistance Fund this year Today, the REA Foundation ddoubled the budget envelope for its Beneficiaries Assistance Fund (formerly, the Bridging Fund)—increasing it from $10,000 to $20,000—to respond to ever growing needs. The Fund contributes directly to the autonomy and social reintegration of...
Notice of Appointment: Véronique Lavoie appointed member the REA Foundation’s Board of Directors
The REA Foundation is pleased to welcome Véronique Lavoie to its Board of Directors. Véronique Lavoie is the Assistant Director of 1st, 2nd and 3rd Line Physical Disability Continuum at the Institut de réadaptation Gingras-Lindsay-de-Montréal. Ms. Lavoie has a master’s degree in speech therapy and a master’s degree in organizational development...
Notice of appointment: Julie Lafrenière joins the REA Foundation’s team as Communications and Public Relations Advisor
The REA Foundation is pleased to welcome Julie Lafrenière as Communications and Public Relations Advisor to its team. In her new position, she will play an active role in developing and implementing communications and public relations strategies to promote the REA Foundation’s mission. A graduate in Public Relations from Université de Montréal,...
The REA Foundation finances Dr. Stéphanie Jean’s fellowship
The REA Foundation contributes $41,000 to Dr. Stéphanie Jean’s fellowship. An initiative to improve care for amputees and serious burn victims. The REA Foundation contributed $41,000 to Dr. Stéphanie Jean’s fellowship. Her training will enable the Institut universitaire sur la réadaptation en déficience physique de Montreal to offer the most...
The REA Foundation awards scholarships to ten students with disabilities
A gesture of support from the J.A. DeSève, Groupe Forget, Jodoin Mamode and Bourassa Savaria Foundations. The REA Foundation has awarded ten $3,000 scholarships to as many students with disabilities as part of the first edition of the REA Scholarship Program. This initiative to support and encourage these students is made possible through the...
Notice of appointment : Dr. Jehane Dagher joins the REA Foundation’s Board of Directors
During a special meeting held on March 11, Dr. Jehane Dagher was elected member of the REA Foundation’s Board of Directors. Dr. Jehane Dagher is a physiatrist, head of the medical specialists as well as the traumatic brain injury program at the Institut de réadaptation Gingras-Lindsay-de-Montréal (IRGLM). She is also an associate professor in...
Launch of the 1st edition of the REA Scholarship Program
In order to play an active role in the social integration of people living with a disability, the REA Foundation and its partners are launching the first edition of this new scholarship. This program was made possible through the financial assistance of the Fondation J.A. DeSève, of the Fondation Groupe Forget and of theFondation Bourassa Savaria...