Le Support

Overview

Le Support is a Canadian nonprofit social economy organization established in 1988. The organization focuses on supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities, aligning its efforts with the work of the Société québécoise de la déficience intellectuelle. Le Support operates primarily by collecting and reselling used clothing and other items.

Mission and Activities

Le Support's mission is to raise funds that help improve the quality of life for people with intellectual disabilities. The organization achieves this through various services designed to make donating easy and accessible. These services include:

• Home Pick-up: A convenient option for donors where items are collected directly from their homes.
• Pre-move Pick-up: Targeted at individuals moving or handling estates, this service helps manage unwanted items.
• Collecting Items at Rental Buildings: Donation bins are provided in apartment buildings to facilitate community involvement.
• Community Projects: Le Support helps organize clothing drives, offering a simple fundraising method for community initiatives.
• Company On-Site Donation Bins: Businesses can host donation bins, encouraging employee participation in charitable activities.

Business Registration

Le Support is registered as a Canadian nonprofit organization with the Business Registration Number: 860984863RR0001.

Impact

By collecting and reselling donated items, Le Support not only supports organizations working with intellectually disabled individuals but also contributes to environmental sustainability by reducing waste through the reuse and recycling of donated materials.

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