{"id":57393,"date":"2026-05-19T16:42:17","date_gmt":"2026-05-19T20:42:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fhargenteuil.com\/?p=57393"},"modified":"2026-05-19T16:43:16","modified_gmt":"2026-05-19T20:43:16","slug":"a-book-from-lachute-in-support-of-the-ahf","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fhargenteuil.com\/en\/news\/a-book-from-lachute-in-support-of-the-ahf\/","title":{"rendered":"A BOOK FROM LACHUTE IN SUPPORT OF THE AHF"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<div class=\"xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">During this press conference, the director of the collective behind the book <strong><em data-start=\"161\" data-end=\"193\">Lachute, terroir de souvenirs!<\/em><\/strong> proudly announced a new donation of $4,038.44, in addition to the $5,000 already donated last December to the Argenteuil Hospital Foundation (AHF), bringing the total contribution to $9,038.44. This initiative reflects a deep attachment to the community and a concrete commitment to supporting local healthcare services.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Born from a personal reflection that began more than five years ago, this literary project is rooted in a desire to pass on the richness of the French language and Quebec culture. Through her many roles \u2014 teacher, author, and communicator \u2014 the project\u2019s instigator has always promoted these essential pillars of societal development. The book pays tribute to Lachute, a vibrant town where memories, history, and collective identity intersect.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><em data-start=\"961\" data-end=\"993\">Lachute, terroir de souvenirs!<\/em> is a collaborative work bringing together citizens from all walks of life: writers, teachers, artists, business owners, and residents. Together, they helped create a true living heritage by sharing fragments of their memories. The book pursues five main objectives: encouraging people to write about Lachute, preserving cultural heritage, promoting reading, reviving memories, and giving back to the community.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;57373&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<div class=\"xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Funds raised through book sales are donated to the AHF and, combined with other contributions, will support the renovation of the hospital\u2019s palliative care rooms. These improvements aim to provide a more humane, peaceful, and dignified environment for end-of-life patients and their loved ones.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The project continues with the preparation of a second volume, already well underway, which will feature new stories and testimonials. Profits from this upcoming book will be donated to Citad\u2019Elle de Lachute, an organization that supports women and children affected by domestic violence, further expanding the initiative\u2019s social impact.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">In summary, this book goes beyond literature: it has become a vehicle for solidarity, collective memory, and social engagement. Thanks to citizen involvement and the Foundation\u2019s support, it powerfully demonstrates how culture can be transformed into a concrete act of mutual aid and hope for an entire community.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/section><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] During this press conference, the director of the collective behind the book Lachute, terroir de souvenirs! proudly announced a new donation of $4,038.44, in addition to the $5,000 already donated last December to the Argenteuil Hospital Foundation (AHF), bringing the total contribution to $9,038.44. 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