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A word from FGM – July 2023<\/h4>\n

Dear FGM partners and members,<\/p>\n

It is with great enthusiasm that I take on the role of Chair<\/a> of the Board of Directors of the Foundation of Greater Montr\u00e9al. This is a crucial time for our community. As environmental and climate issues impact more and more individuals, as social and economic inequalities widen, and as matters of justice, equity, diversity and inclusion (JEDI) are finally getting the attention they deserve, there is no better time to get involved in a community foundation like FGM. Our community\u2019s needs are huge, but the creativity, generosity and commitment we find within it are also immense. That will be our strength as we work towards our goals.<\/p>\n

FGM is now a leader in the philanthropic sector in both Montreal and Quebec. Its impact in the Greater Montreal community cannot solely be measured in the number of philanthropic funds it is home to or the asset total it manages. As it develops innovative partnerships, FGM is finding new ways to support the actors working for Greater Montreal\u2019s development and the well-being of its population. These relationships and alliances allow us to be even more effective, and to contribute to the development of the profound changes our society needs \u2014 including in the philanthropic sector itself.<\/p>\n

Working together<\/h5>\n

In the months and years to come, the Foundation will therefore continue to utilize its influence to promote and propel the values that guide us, and encourage knowledge sharing, in particular by amplifying the voices and perspectives of the community actors we too seldom hear. I will take this role to heart, and I am eager to move ahead with the work that has already begun. We need to act together, not only to grow philanthropy in Greater Montreal, but also to spark new collaborations and augment the positive impact we generate in the community.<\/p>\n

In closing, please allow me to thank the Foundation\u2019s members and volunteers, its directors, as well as all of its staff for their support and their trust. I feel honoured, and I can\u2019t wait to get back to work alongside you, in particular in order to bring to fruition the JEDI committee\u2019s projects; I have been a part of them since the committee\u2019s beginnings. I am eager to be able to tell you more about them! In the meantime, when you read the posts that follow, you\u2019ll see that the FGM team has been far from idle lately, even with summer just around the corner!<\/p>\n

Talk to you very soon,<\/p>\n

Karen Macdonald
\nChair of the Board of Directors
\nFoundation of Greater Montr\u00e9al<\/h5>\n
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FGM’s Stories of the Month<\/h3>\n

July 2023<\/em><\/h4>\n[scNewWrapperTrio ]\n[scSubBlockTrio bgimg=\u00a0\u00bb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/FAMILLE_BERNADETTE_30sept_1928-scaled-e1679501453222.jpg\u00a0\u00bb]\n

Creation of the Fonds Bernadette Gratton in Memoriam<\/h4>\n

A fund to support\u00a0the conservation and showcasing of the Plateau-Mont-Royal’s historical artifacts<\/p>\n

Read on<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n[\/scSubBlockTrio]\n[scSubBlockTrio bgimg=\u00a0\u00bb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Dress-for-success_5juin_fondsFAM.jpg\u00a0\u00bb]\n

Some news from the WIM Fund<\/h4>\n

Does the WIM Fund speak to your values and align with your interests? Become a member now and make a difference in the lives of thousands of women!<\/p>\n

Read on<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n[\/scSubBlockTrio]\n[scSubBlockTrio bgimg=\u00a0\u00bb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/news-2.jpg\u00a0\u00bb]\n

Some news from the Climate Fund<\/h4>\n

The Collective Fund for Climate and Ecological Transition supports the fight against food insecurity and heat islands, among other issues.<\/p>\n

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