[Letter re: Bill 10 - Letters of Support of QCGN]

Coasters Association

Founded:
1988

Constituents:
English-speaking population of the Lower North Shore region in the province of Quebec

Website:
http://www.coastersassociation.com

Activities:
Supporting regional fisheries and forestry; health advocacy; seniors programs (education, health); community-focused research; drug and alcohol prevention; literacy; camps; justice issues; disability advocacy; school retention

Former Name:
none

Committee for Anglophone Social Action (CASA)

Founded:
1975

Constituents:
English-speaking population of the Gaspé coast in the province of Quebec

Website:
https://casa-gaspe.com

Activities:
Promoting literacy; parenting support; arts and cultural programs; infant and child activities; employment and school perseverance programs; seniors' wellness programs; health prevention and promotion; legal information; health videoconferences

Former Name:
none

Community Health and Social Services Network (CHSSN)

Founded:
2000

Constituents:
English-language health and social service sector organizations, foundations, etc. in the province of Québec

Website:
https://chssn.org

Activities:
Developing projects and partnerships that link community and public partners; strengthening networks at the local, regional and provincial levels on health determinants; working to influence public policy and develop services; publishing newsletters on health and outcomes research; supporting member organizations for primary health care, community development, and population health

Former Name:
none

Jeffery Hale – Saint Brigid’s (JHSB) / Jeffery Hale Community Partners (JHCP)

Founded:
1856 (Saint Bridget’s Asylum / Home); 1865 (Jeffery Hale’s Hospital); 1991 (Holland Centre / WE!); 1991 (HRDP / JHCP)

Constituents:
All residents in the Quebec City region, with a particular focus on the English-speaking population

Website:
http://www.jhsb.ca/en

Activities:
Health and Social Services

Former / Alternate Names:
Saint Bridget's Asylum, Saint Brigid's Home, Jeffery Hale’s Hospital, Holland Centre, Wellness Centre at Jeffery Hale (WE!), Holland Resources Development Corporation (HRDP), JH Partners

Neighbours Regional Association of Abitibi-Témiscamingue

Founded:
2004

Constituents:
English-speaking population of the Abitibi-Témiscamingue region of Quebec

Website:
https://neighboursat.ca/

Activities:
French-language training; educational activities; cultural and heritage events; youth retention; health programs and promotion; senior activities; youth camp; health access; advocacy

Alternate Name:
Neighbours Regional Association of Rouyn-Noranda

Quebec Community Groups Network (QCGN)

Founded:
1995

Constituents:
English-speaking member organizations, individuals, community groups, institutions and leaders in the province of Quebec

Website:
https://qcgn.ca/

Activities:  
Providing opportunities for networking, dialogue and collaboration among its constituents; offering evidence-based expertise and producing studies and briefs; local projects; advocating for community vitality initiatives

Former Name:
none

Quebec Federation of Home and School Associations, Inc. (QFHSA)

Founded:
1944

Constituents:
English-language kindergarten to secondary 5 educational sector in the province of Quebec

Website:
http://www.qfhsa.org/

Activities:
Literacy activities; education activities; conducting leadership workshops; parenting skills workshops

Former Names:
[merger of] Québec Provincial Council of Home and Schools and Greater Montréal Federation of Home and School Associations; Quebec Federation of Protestant Home and School Associations