Operating in the heart of Limoilou since 1948, Patro Roc-Amadour is a community centre that welcomes thousands of people every year, including children, teenagers, people with a physical or intellectual disability, adults, and seniors.
It encourages personal integral development through recreational activities and the Service d’entraide (support for disadvantaged people). It also offers an educational environment that complements school and home education.
We want to be :
- A living environment
- A place of human and Christian values training
- A place of leadership training
Patro Roc-Amadour in Numbers :
- More than 3000 people go to Patro every week;
- Near 11 500 mutual interventions are performed every year;
- More than 1000 young people go to Patro annually;
- Moreover, 300 volunteers support the different activity sectors of Patro and of Service d’entraide;
- Operating budgets increased from $1,8 million in 2001 to $5,2 million in 2014. The government grants only represent 25% of Patro’s incomes.
Activities and Services Offered by Patro Roc-Amadour :
Children / Youths ( 0 – 11 years old)
- Sports activities and leisures, summer camps and outdoor activities
- Daycare center / Cardio Mom
- Homework and studies help after school and cultural and sports activities
- Specialized camps (more than 36 camps are offered during the summer season)
- Aquatic activities
- Psychomotor room (0-8 years old)
Teenagers (12-17 years old)
- Outdoor, social and sports activities and trips
- Community involvement groups
- Training school in animation and leadership
Adults (18 years old and +) and young seniors (50 years old and +)(/h4>
- Cultural and sports activities
- Community volunteering
- Community meals
- Aquatic activities
Physical and Intellectual Disabilities
- Sporting and recreational activities
- Summer camp and softball
- Respite camp and supervision service
- Aquatic activities
Poor families and ethnic communities
- Financial support for the registration of young people
- Youth integration into behavioral disorder or attention deficit
- Healthy lifestyle awareness program
- Holidays and family activities
- Social pediatrics center affiliated with Dr. Julien
- Public gardens
- General store, food distribution, popote roulante, etc
Use of the Funds
The funds raised through La Randonnée Jimmy Pelletier are used to finance projects for the development, socialization, and support of people with physical and/or intellectual disabilities. Special thanks to Jimmy Pelletier and all the cyclists for their commitment and support for taking part in the Randonnée.