McDonald's Sarocemas
For nearly 40 years, Robert Renaud and Sophie Lussier have been central in the everyday lives of youth. Over the last seven years as Franchises of four McDonald's restaurants in Langley, they have been very active in supporting and giving back to the community.
Over that time, Robert has employed more than 1,000 young people, and served even more as they congregate for fun, food and social connection at any of four McDonald’s restaurants in Langley.
Along with wife Sophie Lussier, who has a history in education and as a high school vice-principal, and their children, he recognizes the impact that community work and leadership can make on the lives of young people who need help. Foundry Langley’s focus on youth mental health resonates with the family’s identity and what they’ve experienced as businesspeople and educators of young people, says Rob Renaud. The family is supporting Foundry Langley with a gift of $100,000.
“The strength of the program is how services are wrapped around the young person,” he says. “There’s no need to travel from professional to professional repeating their story over and over again. Foundry will bring all the resources to support our youth under one roof—a home.”
