{"id":94255,"date":"2025-11-15T11:06:21","date_gmt":"2025-11-15T16:06:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.centraide-mtl.org\/?p=94255"},"modified":"2025-11-25T10:53:05","modified_gmt":"2025-11-25T15:53:05","slug":"the-jeux-de-lentraide-when-the-next-generation-puts-its-talent-at-the-service-of-the-common-good","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.centraide-mtl.org\/en\/blog\/the-jeux-de-lentraide-when-the-next-generation-puts-its-talent-at-the-service-of-the-common-good\/","title":{"rendered":"The Jeux de l\u2019entraide: When the next generation puts its talent at the service of the common good"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">On Thursday, November 7, National Bank\u2019s offices hosted the second edition of the <em>Jeux de l\u2019entraide<\/em>, an initiative led by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.centraide-mtl.org\/en\/management-and-volunteers\/volunteers\/emerging-philanthropists-committee\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"48085\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Centraide of Greater Montreal\u2019s Emerging Philanthropists<\/a>, a committee of young professionals who volunteer their time. Ten teams from the business and academic communities came together to take on challenges inspired by real situations experienced by the community sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-little-title\"><strong><strong><strong><strong>Building meaningful bridges<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Presented by National Bank, the <em>Jeux de l\u2019entraide<\/em> aim to build a bridge between young professionals and community agencies. Through this friendly competition, participants are invited to put their talents to work for the common good by designing concrete, applicable solutions to the challenges faced in the field.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This approach allows Centraide of Greater Montreal to engage the next generation in its mission and encourage new thinking around solidarity, social innovation, and community leadership. The event illustrates how collaboration and creativity can become drivers of lasting change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As part of the <em>Jeux de l\u2019entraide<\/em>, each team was invited to take on one of three major challenges: Communications, Human Resources, or Operations Management. By focusing on a specific issue, participants were able to deepen their reflections and propose actionable ideas that could be directly applied within Centraide and community agencies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-little-title\"><strong><strong><strong>To better understand the scope of these challenges:<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n  <section id=\"block_a26e24b595c0095d4c7dc055537f7eca\"  class=\"block-accordions aligndefault\">\n          <div class=\"faq-item accordion\">\n        <button class=\"faq-item__header accordion-toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq-6a02df8b13f97\">\n          <p class=\"faq-item__title\">Communications challenge<\/p>\n          <i class=\"icon icon-arrow-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"faq-item__content accordion-content entry-content\" style=\"display:none;\" id=\"faq-6a02df8b13f97\">\n          <div class=\"entry-content alignfull\">\n          \n                          <p>In the <strong>Communications challenge<\/strong>, teams were asked to design a strategy to better communicate Centraide\u2019s mission to young adults aged 25 to 35, and to mobilize them around the cause. Participants were invited to propose simple, appealing, and convincing ways to bring this new generation closer to philanthropy \u2014 a key issue, as today\u2019s young people are tomorrow\u2019s donors and volunteers.<\/p>\n                                  <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n          <div class=\"faq-item accordion\">\n        <button class=\"faq-item__header accordion-toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq-6a02df8b14151\">\n          <p class=\"faq-item__title\">Human Resources challenge<\/p>\n          <i class=\"icon icon-arrow-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"faq-item__content accordion-content entry-content\" style=\"display:none;\" id=\"faq-6a02df8b14151\">\n          <div class=\"entry-content alignfull\">\n          \n                          <p>The <strong>Human Resources challenge<\/strong> highlighted the difficulties community agencies face in attracting, engaging, and retaining qualified talent. Teams were tasked with developing an innovative action plan that leverages agencies\u2019 social mission, proposes non-financial advantages, and strengthens their employer brand, helping the community sector build committed, professional teams essential to transforming communities.<\/p>\n                                  <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n          <div class=\"faq-item accordion\">\n        <button class=\"faq-item__header accordion-toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq-6a02df8b1423c\">\n          <p class=\"faq-item__title\">Operations Management challenge<\/p>\n          <i class=\"icon icon-arrow-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"faq-item__content accordion-content entry-content\" style=\"display:none;\" id=\"faq-6a02df8b1423c\">\n          <div class=\"entry-content alignfull\">\n          \n                          <p>The <strong>Operations Management challenge<\/strong> focused on developing a toolkit to facilitate pro bono collaborations between businesses and agencies. Participants were asked to propose solutions to clarify expectations, harmonize collaboration methods, and maximize the impact of shared expertise. Effective matching generates shared value and strengthens the social impact of these partnerships.<\/p>\n                                  <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <\/section>\n  \n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-little-title\"><strong><strong>2025 Winners<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Three teams stood out for the quality and relevance of their proposals:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Communications Challenge:<\/strong> HEC Montr\u00e9al (MBA)<br><br><strong>Human Resources Challenge:<\/strong> Pratt &amp; Whitney Canada<br><br><strong>Operations Management Challenge:<\/strong> Hydro-Qu\u00e9bec<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:24px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"792\" height=\"416\" src=\"https:\/\/www.centraide-mtl.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/HEC_Centraide-JEUX-2025-vpaquette-1302_792x416.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-94245\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.centraide-mtl.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/HEC_Centraide-JEUX-2025-vpaquette-1302_792x416.jpg 792w, https:\/\/www.centraide-mtl.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/HEC_Centraide-JEUX-2025-vpaquette-1302_792x416-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.centraide-mtl.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/HEC_Centraide-JEUX-2025-vpaquette-1302_792x416-768x403.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 792px) 100vw, 792px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Communications Challenge: HEC Montr\u00e9al (MBA)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"792\" height=\"416\" src=\"https:\/\/www.centraide-mtl.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/PWC_Centraide-JEUX-2025-vpaquette-1601_792x416.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-94247\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.centraide-mtl.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/PWC_Centraide-JEUX-2025-vpaquette-1601_792x416.jpg 792w, https:\/\/www.centraide-mtl.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/PWC_Centraide-JEUX-2025-vpaquette-1601_792x416-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.centraide-mtl.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/PWC_Centraide-JEUX-2025-vpaquette-1601_792x416-768x403.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 792px) 100vw, 792px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Human Resources Challenge<strong>:<\/strong> Pratt &amp; Whitney Canada<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"792\" height=\"416\" src=\"https:\/\/www.centraide-mtl.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/HQ_Centraide-JEUX-2025-vpaquette-1784_792x416.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-94249\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.centraide-mtl.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/HQ_Centraide-JEUX-2025-vpaquette-1784_792x416.jpg 792w, https:\/\/www.centraide-mtl.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/HQ_Centraide-JEUX-2025-vpaquette-1784_792x416-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.centraide-mtl.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/HQ_Centraide-JEUX-2025-vpaquette-1784_792x416-768x403.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 792px) 100vw, 792px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Operations Management Challenge: Hydro-Qu\u00e9bec<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:41px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition, the fundraising award was presented to <strong>\u00c9nergir<\/strong>, in recognition of its outstanding commitment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"609\" height=\"85\" src=\"https:\/\/www.centraide-mtl.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Separateur_corpo_1-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-44527\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:386px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.centraide-mtl.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Separateur_corpo_1-1.png 609w, https:\/\/www.centraide-mtl.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Separateur_corpo_1-1-300x42.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 609px) 100vw, 609px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-little-title\"><strong><strong><strong><strong>A day of exchange and creativity<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Beyond the competition, the day was also marked by fun and engaging moments. The now-traditional rock-paper-scissors tournament helped break the ice in a friendly atmosphere before the challenges began.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the afternoon, artist Danica Olders led a collaborative art workshop, inviting participants to create a collective work symbolizing diversity and the strength of community \u2014 a creative gesture aligned with the spirit of the event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-little-title\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>A mobilization made possible thanks to a strong network of partners<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Centraide of Greater Montreal extends its heartfelt thanks to the sponsors of this edition: National Bank, Le Chic Resto Pop, Lavery, Leonor, KIND, Danica Olders, Lionel Deguy (photographer), and Robert Alexis Traiteur.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our partners \u2014 Sign\u00e9 Local and Val\u00e9rie Paquette (photographer) \u2014 also contributed to making this day a success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By bringing together dynamic and community-minded individuals around a shared goal, the <em>Jeux de l\u2019entraide<\/em> presented by National Bank inspire a new generation of leaders to get involved in building an inclusive, poverty-free Greater Montreal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-little-title\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>A dedicated and engaged jury<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Teams\u2019 proposals were evaluated by a jury of professionals who generously offered their time and expertise to select the winning projects in each category. Their contribution enriched participants\u2019 reflections and highlighted promising ideas for the community sector. We extend our sincere thanks to them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n  <section id=\"block_7ab03fdbc4255868dde3c1dc3ace33a2\"  class=\"block-accordions aligndefault\">\n          <div class=\"faq-item accordion\">\n        <button class=\"faq-item__header accordion-toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq-6a02df8b17a06\">\n          <p class=\"faq-item__title\">Communications Challenge<\/p>\n          <i class=\"icon icon-arrow-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"faq-item__content accordion-content entry-content\" style=\"display:none;\" id=\"faq-6a02df8b17a06\">\n          <div class=\"entry-content alignfull\">\n          \n                          <p>Catherine Lesage, Head \u2013 Internal Communications, Intranet and Audiovisual, Hydro-Qu\u00e9bec<br \/>\nThalie Bernier, Strategist, Rethink<br \/>\nMarco Ch\u00e9nard, Founder, Paraito<br \/>\nGabrielle B.-Gagnon, Associate Director, Events and Advertising, Centraide of Greater Montreal<\/p>\n                                  <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n          <div class=\"faq-item accordion\">\n        <button class=\"faq-item__header accordion-toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq-6a02df8b17b4c\">\n          <p class=\"faq-item__title\">Human Resources Challenge<\/p>\n          <i class=\"icon icon-arrow-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"faq-item__content accordion-content entry-content\" style=\"display:none;\" id=\"faq-6a02df8b17b4c\">\n          <div class=\"entry-content alignfull\">\n          \n                          <p>Sanae Aabi, HR Business Partner, AtkinsR\u00e9alis<br \/>\nMiriam Morin, Executive Director, Maison de quartier de Fabreville<br \/>\nMax-Olivier Audet, Director of Human Resources, L2C Structural Engineering Consultants<br \/>\nCam\u00e9lia Zaki, Senior Director, Community Impact, Centraide of Greater Montreal<\/p>\n                                  <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n          <div class=\"faq-item accordion\">\n        <button class=\"faq-item__header accordion-toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq-6a02df8b17c0b\">\n          <p class=\"faq-item__title\">D\u00e9fi Gestion des op\u00e9rations<\/p>\n          <i class=\"icon icon-arrow-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"faq-item__content accordion-content entry-content\" style=\"display:none;\" id=\"faq-6a02df8b17c0b\">\n          <div class=\"entry-content alignfull\">\n          \n                          <p>Sylvain Roy, Executive Director, Service Action B\u00e9n\u00e9vole au c\u0153ur du jardin<br \/>\nJulie Ra\u00eeche, Vice President, Personal Banking East of Quebec, National Bank<br \/>\nJean-Fran\u00e7ois Maurice, Senior Lawyer, Business Law Group, Lavery<br \/>\nJean-Christophe Cuttaz, Director, Development and Engagement, Centraide of Greater Montreal<\/p>\n                                  <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      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