Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the best way to help a child of the Foundation?

    Sponsor a child via our online sponsorship system.

  • What is the difference between gold, silver and bronze sponsorship types?

    Gold Sponsorship: $600
    Gold sponsorship of a child is the largest sponsorship offered by the Foundation. It provides him with financial coverage of all his needs, both primary and secondary, from the start of the school year until the last day of school. Your commitment to this child will allow him to receive clothing, school materials, meal service and registration for activities of his choice.

    Silver sponsorship: $250
    By sponsoring a SILVER child, you will be able to provide him with financial coverage of all his primary needs from the start of the school year until the last day of the school year. Your commitment to this child will allow him to receive clothing, school materials and registration for activities of his choice.

    Bronze sponsorship $150
    By sponsoring a BRONZE child, you will be able to provide him with the coverage of his needs for the school year. Your commitment to this child will allow him to receive clothes and school materials.

  • Can all children benefit from the Foundation's aid?

    No, only children selected and attending a school sponsored by the Foundation.

  • Is it possible to receive financial assistance for school fees (for example, school procurement)?

    The Foundation does not provide financial assistance for school fees.

  • If my child is selected, when will I be informed by the Foundation?

    Following the annual selection made in May, we send a letter before the end of the school year to all families who have applied to inform them of the Foundation's decision. Subsequently, a person in charge of family calls will communicate directly by telephone in July only with the selected families. The purpose of this call is to inform families about the type of help that will be provided to the child as well as the procedure to follow.

  • What types of assistance does the Christian Vachon Foundation offer?

    The Foundation offers vouchers for the purchase of clothing and school supplies necessary for the start of the school year and also for registration for activities during the school year. In addition, the Foundation selects the children who will receive support for lunch at school.

  • Can I apply for assistance at any time during the school year?

    Yes. If your child attends a school sponsored by the Christian Vachon Foundation. You will then have to go to your school's secretariat to obtain the one-time assistance request form, fill it out and return it to the secretariat, duly completed. A family appeals officer will then contact the child's family to inform them of the Foundation's decision and the procedure to follow.

  • La Fondation offre-t-elle du soutien pour le service de repas du midi dans les écoles parrainées qui sont dans le secteur Memphrémagog ?

    Yes for schools outside the MRC Memphrémagog. For schools in the MRC Memphrémagog, you must contact Food Bank officials directly at 819-868-4438 to request support.

  • During the holiday season, can I receive assistance for Christmas gifts?

    Yes. The Foundation organizes the campaign A Christmas ball for the happiness of a child each year during the holiday season. All the families of the children sponsored by the Foundation will be contacted in order to validate the needs.