About 4Korners

ABOUT US

Working collectively to serve and enrich the
lives of communities in the Laurentian region.

STRENGTHENING COMMUNITY VITALITY IN THE LAURENTIANS

About

4Korners is a registered Canadian charitable organization founded in 2005. We connect individuals of the Laurentians with programs and services to meet their identified needs in a secure and inclusive environment.

We work collectively to serve and enrich the lives of communities in the Laurentian region.

values

Inclusion
We value diversity and appreciate that every individual is unique.
Dignity
We recognize that all human beings are worthy of respect.
Equity
We believe that every individual deserves access to the same opportunities.
Accountability
We value a culture of open collaboration while respecting commitments made to ourselves and others.

mission

To strengthen community vitality in the Laurentians by using collective impact and direct programming with a focus on access to health and social services for the English-speaking population.

vision

That all citizens of the Laurentians can thrive in an inclusive society.

Programs

Networking and Partnership Initiative

A program designed to support Quebec’s minority English-speaking communities in improving and maintaining access to Health and Social Services. 4Korners maintains an important partnership with the CISSS des Laurentides and our community partners to improve services. We support the community with referrals, information and resources. Through this initiative we also sponsor several LESAN committees (Laurentian English Services Advisory Network) located throughout the Laurentians.

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Arts and Culture

We provide cultural and creative community programs and activities that strengthen and enrich our minority-language community with partners collectively.

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Individual, Family and Youth

We provide various programs, activities and support that focus on healthy lifestyles, mental health, and parental and caregiver support. We also work to enhance the well-being and educational success of English-speaking children and youth in the Laurentians. We partner with schools to give children and youth access to a variety of enriching services.

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Seniors and Caregivers of the Elderly

By running Senior Wellness Centers in multiple communities and providing numerous programs, activities and support centred on stimulating social interaction, improving mental/physical health, learning new skills and receiving resources and information, we aim to break isolation and improve seniors and caregiver’s overall
quality of life.

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Social and Economic Development

We work with partners in the employment sector to encourage youth to build skills with training, internship programs, entrepreneurship, and potential work placements. We offer bursaries for students in Health and Social Service through the McGill Retention Program. We are also working collectively on local social support programs such as food security.

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Become a 4Korners member

Members of 4Korners receive free access & exclusive benefits to multiple programs. We are always open to volunteer work at local programs as well.

Thank You For Your Help!

Your annual membership allows 4Korners to continue to offer essential services in the community and work to improve access to information, resources and services in English for youth, adults and seniors and their families. In addition, you enable 4Korners to continue various programs in English throughout the Laurentians.