Media advisory - A "made in Quebec" social innovation secures a major investment to expand its model across Canada

MONTREAL, Dec. 2, 2015 /CNW Telbec/ - Youth Fusion cordially invites media representatives to attend a major announcement with partners and dignitaries in attendance. The only Quebec initiative to rank on Charity Intelligence Canada's list of the top 10 charities that have the most impact per donation dollar, Youth Fusion will announce details of a significant investment that will enable it to enhance its innovative approach to lowering the school dropout rate in Quebec, and to expand it across the country.

What:	Media briefing, followed by a cocktail
When:	Monday, December 7, 2015, 10:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
Where:	Concordia University (John Molson School of Business) Room: Floating Box, MB 2.130 1450 Guy Street, Montreal, Quebec H3H 0A1
Speakers:	Dr. Naomi AZRIELI, Chair and CEO, Azrieli Foundation
	Gabriel BRAN LOPEZ, Founding President, Youth Fusion
	Sarah HOUDE, Executive Director, Youth Fusion
	L. Jacques MÉNARD, Chair of the Board, Youth Fusion Chair of the Board, BMO Nesbitt Burns President, BMO Financial Group, Quebec
	Alan SHEPARD, President and Vice-Chancellor, Concordia University

 

SOURCE Youth Fusion

For further information: Émilie DUTIL-BRUNEAU, NATIONAL Public Relations, Tel.: [phone], Cell.: 514 654-3180; Gabriel BEAUSÉJOUR, Tel.: [phone], Cell.: 514 960-0850