Vision and Mission

Founded in 1994, Renaissance is a Quebec-based non-profit organisation with the mission to facilitate the social and professional integration of those having difficulty entering the job market, while encouraging everyone to take concrete steps towards preserving the environment.
To give and purchase at Renaissance is to help change the lives of thousands of people each year and help the environment, thanks to the diversion of millions of kilos of clothing and household items away from landfills.

Vision

 

“To become the leader of the social economy in Québec, by developing an innovative provincial network of partners generating job training programs and economic activities inspired by the values of solidarity and sustainable development.”

The Three Pillars of Renaissance

A social economy organisation, Renaissance takes action through three missions that create the base of its service to the community.

Social Mission

The mission to integrate people into the job market is at the heart of Renaissance activities. Through adapted career pathways, we work to break the chain of poverty early on by offering underprivileged folks the tools to develop their skills and to gain autonomy through integration into the workforce.

Environmental Mission

Renaissance works to preserve the environment through the recycling and reuse of goods. Donations received find a second life instead of ending up in the garbage. Every year, more than one million donors choose to give to Renaissance and, by doing so, choose to act for the community and for the environment.

Economic Mission

Once received, donated goods are sorted, labelled and put up for sale across the Renaissance network. This permits us to offer clothing and household items at low prices, tax-free and makes Renaissance a significant employer.

All generated revenue is reinvested in our social mission. The circle is complete, whether giving or buying.

Renaissance in numbers

904

permanent employees

118

volunteers

16

thrift stores

26

donation centres

9

bookstores

3

boutiques

1

liquidation centre

1

distribution centre