Giving back: CSR & charitable opportunities in Québec City for event planners

How to incorporate social responsibility into your Québec City event

If your next event is in Québec City, you can partner with local representatives at Québec City Business Destination to identify worthwhile causes. You can also research Québec’s registered charities to find local Québec organizations aligned with your event’s core values.

Professional planners typically integrate giving back through:

Direct donations: Allocating a percentage of registration fees to a local charity.
Fundraising activities: Organizing off-site auctions, galas, or fun-runs.
Sponsorship matching: Encouraging corporate sponsors to match delegate contributions.
Voluntary service: Including a "service day" in the conference itinerary.

Top charitable causes for events in Québec City

Food Security & Poverty Relief

Moisson Québec

As Québec City’s primary food bank, Moisson Québec works with a network of 18 partner organizations to redistribute food to families while eliminating waste. They process over 5,000,000 kilograms of food annually.

Best for: Corporate food drives or financial sponsorships related to sustainability and nutrition.

Pignon Bleu

Located in downtown Québec City, Pignon Bleu supports families living below the poverty line. They provide nutritional snacks for schools and help individuals enter the workforce.

Best for: Education-themed conferences or organizations focused on social inclusion.

Maison Lauberivière

Maison Lauberivière is an essential multi-service center that offers emergency shelter, a soup kitchen, and psychological support for the homeless population. Open 24/7, it is a pillar of the local community.

Best for: Events looking to make a direct, high-impact humanitarian contribution.

Environmental Sustainability

PurNat

For planners focused on sustainable events, PurNat rehabilitates illegal landfills and cleans up forests and waterways. They have removed over 10 million kilograms of waste to date.

Best for: Turnkey cleanup events and outdoor teambuilding activities for delegates.

Health & Wellness Charities

HealthPartners Québec

Representing 16 of Canada’s most respected health charities (including the Canadian Cancer Society and Heart & Stroke), HealthPartners Québec helps people living with chronic diseases.

Best for: Medical conventions or health-sector conferences seeking a broad-reaching impact.

Regroupement québécois des maladies orphelines (RQMO)

The RQMO supports those suffering from rare or "orphan" diseases that are often overlooked by mainstream research.

Best for: Pharmaceutical conferences or specialized medical symposiums.

Planning with purpose

Events offer a powerful platform to raise awareness for local issues. By adding a touch of social responsibility to your Québec City event, you ensure your convention leaves the city better than you found it.