Soirée des Grands Philanthropes
Portage's Soirée des Grands Philanthropes is an opportunity to pay tribute to an outstanding individual from Québec’s business community. Since 2004, Portage has honoured leaders, entrepreneurs and major philanthropists who cultivate excellence and promote the progress and well-being of society through their commitment and vision. All profits from this well-attended event will be dedicated to Portage’s programs in Quebec.
This year, Portage proudly pays tribute to Eric La Flèche, President and Chief Executive Officer of METRO Inc. This exceptional man sets himself apart through his outstanding contribution to the well-being of the community, his support to the business community and his commitment to socio-economic development in Quebec.
Co-Chairs
Pierre Boivin
Chairman of the Board
METRO inc.
Madeleine Paquin
President and Chief Executive Officer
from 1996 to 2024
LOGISTEC
Our Partners
Main Partner
Prestige Partner
Platium Partners
Eric La Flèche’s Philanthropic Commitment
Community investment is a lever for bringing METRO's purpose to life: to nourish the health and well-being of our communities. It is in this context that its President and Chief Executive Officer, Eric La Flèche, is involved with several organizations in Quebec, especially to help people in precarious situations in the communities where the company operates.
He has been rallying colleagues and customers around the mission of Centraide of Greater Montreal for many years, as evidenced by the four Solidaires awards won by the company. As a leading partner, a solid alliance has been forged over the years between the two organizations, based on a shared desire to create stronger, fairer, and more equitable environments. He was personally involved as Campaign Co-Chair in 2015, and more recently as Chair of the Major Donors Cabinet (2021-2023).
Committed to generating a positive and lasting impact, he and two business leaders propelled Food Banks of Quebec's major federated fundraising campaign in 2018 to perpetuate the Supermarket Food Recovery Program throughout Quebec, and thus respond to the 1.9 million requests for food aid made each month to the Food Banks network.
A long-standing partner of the CHU Sainte-Justine Foundation, METRO set up a fund in 2017 to help Sainte-Justine families ease the financial burden on parents when a child is hospitalized. Eric La Flèche is also a member of the cabinet of the ongoing Healing More Better major campaign. For over ten years, he has been associated with The Neuro's annual fundraising event, A Brilliant Night, whose funds raised contribute to the fight against brain cancer. From 2020 to 2022, he co-chaired the Montreal Neurological Institute's major campaign, Brains Need Open Minds. METRO also supports the Tel-Jeunes Foundation by presenting their flagship event, the Lobster Lunch, since 2009, which raises funds to contribute to the development and support of future generations in Quebec.
"METRO has a long tradition of commitment since its creation in 1947. Through the proximity we maintain with the communities in which we operate, we have a duty to generate positive and lasting impacts. This mission is supported by the strength of our network of employees, merchants, and pharmacist owners. Together, we are taking concrete actions to generate lasting change that will make us stronger - and healthier - than ever."
- Eric La Flèche, President and Chief Executive Officer, METRO
51 Years of Service to the Community
For 51 years, Portage has helped, every year, thousands of women, men, adolescents, and their loved ones in finding hope for a better life. However, unprecedented growth in addiction problems and mental health issues are affecting our clients. These vulnerable people need our support more than ever.
Results
20th Edition - 2023
$1,250,000
900 participants
Visibility Plan
If you wish to receive more information on the visibility plan or if you want to register to participate at the event, we invite you to contact us by email at fondation@portage.ca or by phone at (514) 939-0202, extension 1158.
Prestige | $100,000
- Gourmet dinners : 2 tables with 10 guests in the honorary circle and 2 seats at the head table
- Invitation to join the Honorary Committee and photo op
- Mention of the company name by the emcee during the event and advertising space in the evening program (one full page)
- Company Logo featured on the event’s website and on Portage’s social media, projected on giant screen at the venue, featured in the event advertising in printed and digital media
Platinum | $50,000
- Gourmet dinners: 1 table with 10 guests in the honorary circle and 2 seats at the head table
- Invitation to join the Honorary Committee and photo op
- Mention of the company name by the emcee during the event and advertising space in the evening program (one full page)
- Company Logo featured on the event’s website and on Portage’s social media, projected on giant screen at the venue, featured in the event advertising in printed and digital media
Gold | $25,000
- Gourmet dinners: 1 table with 10 guests
- Advertising space in the evening program (half page)
- Company Logo featured on Portage’s social media, projected on giant screen at the venue and featured in the event advertising in printed and digital media
Silver | $15,000
- Gourmet dinners: 1 table with 10 guests
- Company Logo featured on Portage’s social media, projected on giant screen at the venue and featured in the evening program
Bronze | $10,000
- Gourmet dinners : 1 table with 10 guests
- Company Name featured in the evening program
Venue and Dress Code
Montreal
Salle des pas perdus, Gare Windsor
1160 Avenue des Canadiens-de-Montréal
Montreal (Quebec) H3B 2S2
Quebec
Salon Frontenac
1, rue des Carrières
Quebec (Quebec) G1R 4P5
Dress code
Program of the evening
6 p.m. - Cocktail
7 p.m. - Beginning of the evening
Testimony - Portage
Tribute to Eric La Flèche
Musical performance
Unveiling the results
9.45 p.m. – End of the Virtual Auction
Door prize draw
10 p.m. – End of the evening
6 p.m. - Cocktail
7 p.m. – Beginning of the evening
Testimony - Portage
Tribute to Eric La Flèche
Musical performance
Unveiling the results
9.45 p.m. – End of the Virtual Auction
Door prize draw
10 p.m. – End of the evening
Online Auction
Available as of September 27, 2024.
Philanthropists Honoured in the Past
Contact
For more information about the event, please contact us at fondation@portage.ca or at (514) 939-0202, ext. 1158.
To make a donation or to learn more about services offered by Portage, please visit us at:
865 Richmond Square
Montreal (Quebec) H3J 1V8
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