Taking action together for
an inclusive Greater Montreal without poverty

Centraide at a glance

We work with the Greater Montreal population and with communities, businesses, institutions and philanthropic organizations.

We raise money and invest it locally in a network of inclusive and community-driven agencies.

Our actions leave a lasting impact on the living conditions of the most vulnerable members of society.

ACTIONS
IN YOUR COMMUNITY

Every community is unique. By forming strong connections with each community, we are able to learn about their needs and help them address the challenges of poverty and exclusion.

$70.2M

invested in
Laval, Montreal and South Shore communities

375

community agencies
and collective projects supported

800,000

people helped
or 1 in 5 people in Greater Montreal

Lasting impact
on many dimensions of poverty

Our investments focus on four areas of action:

For young people’s present and future success

• A good start in life
• Ongoing positive academic and social outcomes
• A supportive family environment and guidance throughout all stages of life

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For decent living conditions

• Adequate and accessible housing
• Dependable food security
• Access and support for balanced mental health

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For inclusive communities

• Supportive communities that let everyone realize their full potential
• Recognition of the plurality of voices within communities
• Support and access to resources to break social isolation

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For a strong and cohesive social fabric

• Resilient communities
• People who are engaged in their communities
• Access to the necessary resources for community stakeholders

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For young people’s present and future success

• A good start in life
• Ongoing positive academic and social outcomes
• A supportive family environment and guidance throughout stages of life

For decent living conditions

• Access to decent and affordable housing
• Food security
• Budgeting and financial literacy
• Homelessness prevention and reduction

For inclusive communities

• Caring communities that let everyone realize their full potential
• The recognition of a plurality of voices within communities
• Equitable access to resources and support to help people balance their mental health and overcome social isolation

Pour un tissu social fort et solidaire

• Des communautés résilientes
• Des personnes engagées au sein de leur communauté
• Un accès à des ressources nécessaires pour les acteurs communautaires

Essential needs

Housing: An essential need that is getting more difficult to meet

June 17, 2025 • By Centraide

Social inclusion

Homelessness can happen to anyone: Patrick’s heart-wrenching story

June 30, 2025 • By Centraide

Centraide

Meet two of the creatives behind our new advertising campaign

April 7, 2025 • By Centraide