1943 :

Creation and first campaign of the Fédération des Oeuvres de charité de Hull, which was the starting point for Centraide in the Outaouais. The first fundraising campaign brought in a total of $17,389, which was redistributed to eight agencies.

1948 :

Annual campaign with “Plume rouge” (Red Feather) as its theme.

1956 :

Surrounding municipalities of Hull, Gatineau, Pointe-Gatineau, Deschènes, Aylmer, Buckingham and Masson join campaign.

1961 :

Launch of Government of Canada Workplace Charitable Campaign (GCWCC) through payroll deductions.

1975 :

The name “Centraide” is used for the first time in Quebec.

1977 :

Fédération des oeuvres de charité de Hull becomes Centraide du district de Hull.

1980 :

Centraide du district de Hull becomes Centraide de l’Ouest québécois and extends its coverage to Pontiac and Petite-Nation.

1985 :

Centraide de l’Ouest québécois collects its first million dollars.

1990 :

Centraide de l’Ouest québécois becomes Centraide Outaouais.

2004 :

Centraide Outaouais celebrates a long tradition of assistance and support with its 60th anniversary.