Our history

YOUR STORY...

1984-1985, with the will of the community (municipalities, organizations and individuals) and support of the CLSC community organizer, a provisional committee  committed to the development of the Centre d’action bénévole St-Siméon / Port Daniel is established.

• August 30, 1985

  Charter

  August 30, 1985, the Centre d’action bénévole St-Siméon / Port-Daniel receives it’s charter.
• September 23, 1986

  Founding general assembly

  September 23, 1986, the founding general assembly takes place at the Paspebiac municipal hall, with thirty-four people in attendance. 
• September 1987

  First newsletter

  September 1987, the first newsletter is published. 
• 1987-1988

  First logo

  1987-1988, the Centre d’action bénévole is visually defined by it’s first logo!
• 1988-1989

  P’tit Bonheur

  In 1988-1989, with the collaboration of the CLSC, Maria Hospital and the two Volunteer Centers, a service to new parents, the ‘P’TIT BONHEUR’, is offered.
• October 1989

  Meals-on-Wheels

  October 1989, the first ‘Meals-on-Wheels’ is established in New Carlisle.
• 1989-1990

  First volunteer committee

  1989-1990, the first volunteer committee, the Bonaventure volunteer committee, is in place.
• 1989-1990

  Children’s clothing service

  1989-1990, the Volunteer Center starts a CHILDREN’S CLOTHING SERVICE to support families in difficulty.
• March 1990

  Weekly program on TVC3

  March 1990, to promote volunteerism in the community the Volunteer Center  begins producing a weekly program on TVC3, community television.
• September 1990

  Meals-on-wheels in three municipalities

  September 1990, meals-on-wheels is made available in the following three municipalities; Paspébiac, Hope and Hope Town.
• December 1990

  Christmas Basket

  December 1990, the Center, in collaboration with communities, begins the ‘CHRISTMAS BASKET’ service.
• April 1991

  Meals-on-wheels is St-Siméon and Bonaventure

  April 1991, meals-on-wheels is made available in two more municipalities; St-Siméon and Bonaventure.
• 1992-1993

  Second committee of volunteers

  1992-1993, a second committee of volunteers is created in St-Elzéar.
• May 1992

  House in the municipality of Paspébiac West

  May 1992, the purchase of a house in the municipality of Paspébiac West marks a great moment for the Volunteer Center.
• September 1992

  ACTION BÉNÉVOLE emission on CHAU-TV

  September 1992, the Volunteer Center, in collaboration with the Volunteer Center of St-Alphonse / Nouvelle, begins hosting the ACTION BÉNÉVOLE emission on CHAU-TV.
• October 1992

  New premises are inaugurated

  October 1992, the new premises are inaugurated, wonderful and very functional!
• April 1993

  Meals-on-wheels in Shigawake and Port-Daniel

  April 1993, meals-on-wheels becomes available in the following two municipalities; Shigawake and Port-Daniel.
• 1993-1994

  Third committee of volunteers

  1993-1994, a third committee of volunteers is created in Grand Paspébiac.
• September 1994

  Health Canada

  September 1994, good news… Health Canada offers financial support to the P’TIT BONHEUR
• 1994-1995

  Fourth committee of volunteers

  1994-1995, a fourth committee of volunteers is created in Port-Daniel.
• November 1995

  Transportation accompaniment policy

  November 1995, the Volunteer Center adopts a transportation accompaniment policy.
• March 19, 1999

  Working conditions policy

  March 19, 1999, a working conditions policy is adopted.
• 1999

  Meals-on-wheels in St-Godefroi

  1999, meals-on-wheels becomes accessible for seniors in St-Godefroi.
• 2000-2001

  Fifth committee of volunteers

  2000-2001, a fifth committee of volunteers is created in Saint-Siméon.
• 2001

  International Year of Volunteers

  2001, is declared the ‘International Year of Volunteers’ by the United Nations.
• February 2002

  St-Siméon / Port-Daniel Volunteer Center

  February 2002, the Gaspe/ the Islands Alzheimer Society’s local service center is welcomed to the St-Siméon / Port-Daniel Volunteer Center building. 
• April 2003

  Bilingual promotional brochure

  April 2003, a bilingual promotional brochure is launched.
• 2005

  20th anniversary

  2005, during volunteer week the Centre d’action bénévole St-Siméon / Port Daniel marks it’s 20th anniversary!
• May 27, 2007

  Memory Walk

  May 27, 2007, the first Memory Walk is organized to raise awareness of Alzheimer’s disease and funds for services and activities in the communities.
• 2008-2009

  Renovation and expansion

  2008-2009, thanks to nine financial partners, the renovation and expansion project to make the Center premises more accessible and functional, becomes a dream realized!
• January 2010

  Sixth volunteer committee

  January 2010, a sixth volunteer committee is created in New Carlisle.
• April 17, 2010

  25th Anniversary supper

  April 17, 2010, our 25th Anniversary supper!
• April 20, 2010

  Website

  April 20, 2010, a promotional tool, our website, www.cab-st-simeon-port-daniel.org, is launched.
• June 6, 2011

  Launch of the Pair Program

  June 6, 2011, the launch of the Pair Program in Chaleur Bay,  promotional activities starting in July and services in September!
• September 30, 2011

  End of our agreement with the Alzheimer Society

  September 30, 2011, the end of our agreement with the Alzheimer Society GÎM (2002-2011). 
• September 2012

  Arrival of the Seniors Information Center

  September 2012, the arrival of the Seniors Information Center in the Volunteer Centers of the Gaspé and the Islands, with an intervenor one day a week in each Center.
• Fall 2014

  Small frozen meal service

  Fall 2014, a pilot project for the implantation of a small frozen meal service begins, funded by the ATI MRC Bonaventure.
• March 2018

  Seniors Information Center officially ends it’s activities

  March 2018, due to lack of funding the Seniors Information Center officially ends it’s activities. However the Center will continue to provide information to the general population, including seniors.
• 2018-2019

  Support in palliative and end-of-life care

  2018-2019, support in palliative and end-of-life care is implemented.  As of March 1, 2019 services are officially in place.
• March 2020

  Pandemic!

  This moment is a happening in our history. But around the globe, the COVID-19 virus is leading us towards changes in all of our activities and services. 56% of our volunteers are confined. We will never forget...

• April 17, 2020

  35th anniversary

  The pandemic is part of our daily actions and activities. the 35th anniversary of the Centre d’action bénévole is highlighted by activities with long-term effects: new logo, new website, new exterior sign.

• January 2021

  A kitchen at the CAB!

  Setting up of a standardized kitchen inside the premises of the Centre d’action bénévole to facilitate the work of the Little Frozen Meals team.

• 2020 - 2021

  A new service for the seniors

  Setting of a new service for the most vulnerable seniors: À proximité des aînés vulnérables, an action of the MRC Bonaventure community plan.
  A project for our 35th anniversary extended over two years: a new sign for better visibility.

• 2022 - 2023

  A new service / end of a service

  Arrival of a Support project to help caregivers of local seniors through psycho-social support and respite.
  End of the project Support in palliative and end-of-life care.