November 27, 2025, 5pm
New City Gas, Montréal
The Grand Rendez-vous: An Evening to Change Lives
More than just a fundraising event, it is a powerful moment of solidarity, emotion, and commitment to women facing homelessness, violence, or extreme vulnerability. Together, we celebrate their strength, resilience, and courage.
For over 92 years, Le Chaînon has welcomed the most vulnerable women in our society with dignity and compassion. Each year, more than 1,600 women find refuge, comfort, and a fresh start there. Your presence at the Grand Rendezvous is a meaningful act that directly supports this essential mission.











A flagship fundraising event honoring boldness, solidarity, and commitment
Each year, the Fondation Chaînon’s Grand Rendez-vous brings together nearly 400 guests from the business, cultural, and community sectors to celebrate the mission of Le Chaînon and to support women experiencing vulnerability.
An unforgettable evening, conceived as a powerful moment of meaning and emotion, the evening’s show brought together deeply committed voices and talents. On stage, Catherine Renaud, Ève Landry, and Sylvie Léonard lent their words and presence to sensitive and impactful theatrical tableaux, while Lolitta Dandoy presented a bold and inspired fashion show celebrating self-expression and freedom. Music carried the emotion even further through the performances of Jeanne Côté, Véronique Claveau, and Jules, whose interpretations moved the audience straight to the heart. The entire evening was guided with humanity, warmth, and precision by our beloved hosts, Marina Orsini and Geneviève Borne, who set the tone for this meaningful gathering—marked by voices raised together, solidarity, and hope.
The REMARKABLE WOMAN Award
Established in 2024 to mark the 10th anniversary of the Fondation Chaînon, the REMARKABLE WOMAN Award was created to honor women whose outstanding achievements have left a lasting mark on Québec and have contributed significantly to advancing the cause of women. These influential women—coming from diverse fields including business, arts and culture, science, and politics—have not only broken barriers, but also paved the way for future generations.
Through this award, we recognize not only their exceptional contributions, but also their role as inspiring role models. REMARKABLE WOMAN is an invitation to remember their accomplishments, celebrate their legacy, and encourage the women of today and tomorrow to follow in their footsteps, to innovate, and to dream big. By honoring these extraordinary women, we highlight the importance of their contributions while reaffirming our collective commitment to building a society where equality and opportunity are within everyone’s reach.
Discover the Remarkable Women of the 2025 edition:
Desjardins
KPMG
Financière Banque Nationale
Aéroports de Montréal
Administratrice de sociétés
Intact
Northbridge Assurance
Woods LLP
CN
Groupe Banque TD
Fondation Chaînon
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