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Finding her way, one homework assignment at a time
Tiana was stressed and couldn’t get organized. She was able to regain control of her schoolwork and rebuild her self-confidence, thanks to the support of a community agency. Tiana is 16. She is a bright, disciplined and motivated student. Sec IV (Grade 10) is smooth sailing for her. But it wasn’t always so. “I was anxious....
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Suzanne: From an empty stomach to a full class
Suzanne and her husband worked full-time jobs for their entire lives. Despite being fully employed, they were hit hard by...
“Here, we’re not gray, we’re alive”: the lives of seniors at the SCAMA Center
Andrée found that time was passing slowly at home with her husband. “Apart from watching TV or calling a friend...
Food Insecurity
Getting enough to eat: A daily struggle for too many people and families Despite the slowdown in inflation in 2025,...
Newcomers
Settling in Greater Montreal: The realities and challenges Every year, Greater Montreal welcomes thousands of newcomers who arrive with the...
School perseverance
Youth success is key to building a stronger and more prosperous Greater Montreal. It is also an important tool in...
When your life careens off course: François’ journey
François is 59 years old. Today, he is living in transitional housing after a period of great instability and drug...
Summer camps: a springboard for children from disadvantaged backgrounds
Sometimes, a few days in the woods is all that’s needed to change one’s trajectory At the age of 11,...
Homelessness can happen to anyone: Patrick’s heart-wrenching story
In 2023, Patrick was 46 and working in construction. He shared his life with his partner of 22 years, Valérie....
Housing
Greater Montreal is grappling with a severe housing crisis. Zoom in on the situation How much does it cost to...
Meet two of the creatives behind our new advertising campaign
With a strong message and a striking aesthetic, the second part of Centraide’s advertising campaign has now been deployed. The...
L’Envol: Where young moms find new wings
At L’Envol, an agency that provides help to young mothers, every day starts with the same determination: to provide a...
Côte-des-Neiges Black Community Association: Acting for and with families
In Côte-des-Neiges, the Côte-des-Neiges Black Community Association (CDNBCA) supports English-speaking Black families and other marginalized groups by giving them tools...