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Strengthening the English-speaking Community in the Laurentians

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About 4Korners,
serving the laurentians

4Korners is a registered Canadian charitable community-based organization founded in 2005. We connect individuals of the Laurentians with programs and services to meet their identified needs in a secure and inclusive environment. We work collectively to serve and enrich the lives of communities in the Laurentian region.

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PROGRAMS MADE FOR YOU

Community programs and support services

Youth Mental Health

Helping youth (12–29) build confidence, life skills, and resilience with mental health tools, peer programs, and safe spaces.

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Early Childhood and Families

Support for parents and kids with fun, healthy activities that build strong early learning, parenting skills, and family well-being.

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Seniors and Caregivers

Reduce isolation and stay active with wellness centers, learning, and support designed for seniors and their caregivers.

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Networking Partnership Initiative (NPI)

Improving access to health and social services in English through partnerships, advocacy, and the LESAN community network.

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Neurodiversity and Caregivers

Workshops and support for neurodivergent individuals and caregivers to grow independence, social skills, and connection.

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social and economic development

Grow skills and opportunity through job readiness, training, internships, and local programs for economic inclusion and equity.

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our impact in numbers

In 2024–2025, we delivered hundreds of programs and personal connections that strengthened community well-being across the Laurentians.

VIEW FULL IMPACT REPORT 2024-2025

2867 Community Members Reached

English speakers of all ages across the Laurentians participated in activities, services, and events.

 

238 One-on-One Sessions

Personalized guidance and support helped caregivers, parents, and individuals navigate life’s challenges.

8072 Program Attendances

Across arts, wellness, and learning activities, each attendance reflected connection, care, and community vitality.

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Why membership matters

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Do you want to strengthen community support services, improve access to health, wellness, and social programs, and make a real difference for English-speaking families, seniors, and youth in the Laurentians?

For just $10/year, you can join 4Korners, enjoy free programs all year, and help us fight for better health, wellness, and social services for the English-speaking community in the Laurentians.

The more members we have, the stronger our collective voice becomes when advocating for social services, employment, healthcare, and education in English.

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OUR COMMUNITY BELIEVES IN US

HERE IS WHAT THEY ARE SAYING

“My child looks forward to Tiny Tots every week,”
Parent
Parent of Tiny Tots Member
“My son finally feels like he belongs”
Parent
Parentof Social-Emotional Learning Member
“Oh my God, I did the SEL workshops when I was a kid, and they saved my life.”
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“I can’t say it enough: he loves being there, and we, as parents, appreciate your effort and involvement. It makes a huge difference in his life.”
A Heartfelt Message
A Heartfelt Message from a Parent
“It feels good to be here with people who understand you.”
Female students talking outdoors on the sidewalk
A Girl Talk ParticipantLake of Two Mountains High School
"For one day, we were invited into a beautiful dimension, where we are guaranteed to be loved, accepted, and appreciated for WHO WE ARE. As a special needs mom, a day like yesterday brings us hope that the world we live in can be a bit more kind to our special children"
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Danielle Desrosiersregarding Imagine Festival
“I truly believe that AAL activities have saved his life,”
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Family Member,of Neurodiversity program participant
"Loved The workshop activities themselves. The instructors are very well chosen. Attentive and tailored to the children’s needs. The topics and activities are very interesting and extremely engaging. I also love the inclusive environment for all family members to participate."
Neurodiverse group at outdoor summer workshop
Participantof AAL Summer of Empowerment
"Your weekly class is grounding and reaffirming. I benefit from your teaching that you offer with joy, grace, humour and wisdom. So much appreciated."
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Participantto Online Yoga
“This information was very helpful. Caregiving has been a huge part of my life for many years. Grief is not linear, and I was happy they reiterated that in the presentation. Thank you for the opportunity to share my story.”
Male caregiver with senior man in nursing home
Participantto Caregiver Program
“I am a cancer survivor and taking care of my mom, who is a stage 4 cancer patient. Life is too tough, and I get stressed out easily. But I feel very relaxed during the class following Carol’s instructions. I really appreciate you and this program. It helps me a lot.”
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Participantto Online Painting
“Networking and creating allies are essential to improve access to services to our anglophone clients. Meeting at the LESAN allows us to see important people making a difference”
LESAN meeting
Representative of OrganizationParticipating to LESAN meeting
"I was able to learn key techniques to improve my resume writing skills and change my resume from a student to a professional worker. I learned critical skills to help with interview prep for University and longer term employment"
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Participantto Employability Clinic
"I was inspired by attending the 4Korners LESAN meeting in 2024. It played a key role in shaping our own partnership forum, aimed at connecting French and English-speaking community groups. I was proud to invite 4Korners to showcase our to mobilize leadership in collaboration."
LESAN meeting
Representative of CASE
"This year, we met with our Société Santé en français collègues francophones from all other provinces and territories. It was eye-opening. We realized that, despite the languages, our communities have very similar struggles and challenges. We would benefit from working together as one voice to advocate for health and social services in both official languages across Canada."
Hugo Bissonnet, Executive Director at 4Korners
Hugo BissonnetExecutive Director at 4Korners