The AGF Group Foundation launched its activities just over a year ago. This first year was devoted primarily to laying the Foundation’s administrative groundwork. We also toured the Group’s business units in order to raise awareness of the Foundation’s goals, such as supporting local causes.

Community involvement by the companies that comprise AGF Group is very important for mister Serge Gendron, President, who wants to promote and support the local initiatives set up by the employees. Mr. Gendron and the board members are very pleased to see how quickly some of the business units have heeded the call. We would like to thank the people who have been actively involved as the AGF Group Foundation’s ambassadors.

Longueuil head office: Jenica Constantin, Joëlle Meloche, Mélanie Boutin, Olivier Carter and Vincent Arsenault

AGF Du-For Montreal: Andréanne Langlois-Vinet

Steeplejack Services Sarnia: Lori Mulvihill

Albrecht Reinforcing: Eva Vettoretto

Winsafe: Mike Nobs

Hydro Mobile: Daniel Champagne, Anne-Marie Leduc, Andréanne Forest and Véronique Langlais

It is important to acknowledge the creativity that people have shown in coming up with fundraising opportunities while at the same time creating interesting activities for employees. Here are a few examples that might inspire other companies:

 • Pizza day
 • 50/50 draw
 • Greeting card sale
 • Bake sale
 • Barbecue
 • Jeans day
 • Bottle drive
 • Draw for tickets for sporting events and concerts
 • Exhibition of customized cars

Although we often think one little gesture won’t make any difference, we must always bear in mind that every dollar—and even every cent—counts. Business units such as AGF Steel, Winsafe and Hydro Mobile managed to raise more than $1,000 each through a series of activities.  And above all, remember that the AGF Group Foundation has made a commitment to match (up to $500) the funds raised locally to have an even greater impact on the causes supported by the employees.    

Thank you all for your involvement!