Complexe le Partage

Complexe le Partage is a Canadian nonprofit organization and registered charity based in La Prairie, Quebec. It operates primarily in the social intervention and community aid sectors, focusing on providing support to disadvantaged individuals and families in the Kateri territory.

Registration and Legal Status

The organization is officially recognized as a registered charity by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) under the business registration number 871572236RR0001, ensuring compliance with CRA’s requirements for charitable entities in Canada[1].

Mission and Services

Complexe le Partage aims to ensure food security for vulnerable populations through various programs and services. Its core activities include:

• Food aid and emergency food assistance
• Community kitchens and collective cooking workshops
• Culinary workshops and educational activities promoting food autonomy and healthy eating

These services are designed to empower individuals and families facing economic hardship and to improve their nutritional well-being[5].

Social Economy Component

In addition to direct aid, Complexe le Partage operates a social economy model that incorporates thrift stores (friperies) in multiple locations including La Prairie, Saint-Constant, and Saint-Catherine. The thrift stores generate revenue that is reinvested directly into community services and programs, contributing to the sustainability of the organization’s mission[5].

Locations

The organization manages four main locations for its food aid and thrift store services as well as an Ecocentre in Saint-Constant. This geographic distribution allows Complexe le Partage to serve a broad community area within and around La Prairie[5].

Funding and Support

Complexe le Partage receives support from Centraide du Grand Montréal, with an allocated budget of approximately $105,400 for the fiscal year 2024-2025. This funding supports the regular continuation of its community intervention programs[2].

Complexe le Partage represents a vital community resource for food security and social support in its region, leveraging both charitable funding and social enterprise strategies to fulfill its mission.

[1] https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/complexe-le-partage/ [2] https://www.centraide-mtl.org/en/directory-of-agencies-and-projects/complexe-le-partage-2/ [3] https://www.rccq.org/en/member/complexe-le-partage/ [4] https://www.mapquest.com/ca/quebec/complexe-le-partage-456276766 [5] https://praxis.encommun.io/en/n/Jb5ewRR3OMheqUkEoQJ5PwNzqXk/