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Our new co-chairs are mobilizing for Centraide’s 2021 campaign
Centraide: Cementing our social responsibility Being a good corporate citizen is part of Pratt & Whitney Canada’s DNA. Supporting Centraide...

What Centraide does – Leadership rassembleur
Centraide of Greater Montreal provides financial support to a network of agencies that work every day to ensure equal opportunity,...

Every day, Centraide of Greater Montreal helps thousands of people rise up
This spring, Centraide of Greater Montreal is launching a new advertising campaign full of emotion and hope. Through five scenes...

Why donate to Centraide
It is essential that the most important social issues, such as poverty and social exclusion, be brought to light. If...

How do your donations get where they need to go?
Every dollar entrusted to Centraide improves the living conditions and quality of life of vulnerable people and families in Greater...

Thanks to Centraide, Dounia has a home where she can feel safe
“I was really worried about ending up on the street.” An agency whose mission is to help the most disadvantaged...

Homelessness in a perfect storm
People experiencing homelessness are being hit hard by the 5th COVID wave sweeping through Greater Montreal due to the Omicron...

Need some good news?
Our donors have outdone themselves and helped Centraide set a new record! Although the pandemic has turned many things in...

Discover the role of an agency speaker
Did you know that Centraide of Greater Montreal has about 100 volunteer agency speakers? These representatives of agencies supported by...

Neighbourhood Tour – Lachine
A brief history Founded in 1667 Lachine, is one of the first three parishes on the Island of Montreal. Its...

The impact of generosity
“Going on the tour and seeing all the agencies that Centraide supports is incredible!” “What I appreciate about Centraide is...

Volunteering: Show Your Local Love
Can you imagine our community without volunteers? Impossible! Volunteers are an integral part of the human resources who, along with...

Neighbourhood Tour – Longueuil
A brief history In 1657, Charles Le Moyne de Longueuil et de Châteauguay, a merchant from Ville-Marie (now Montreal), was...

Inspiring others to give back
“I’ve always set aside time for volunteering, but with Centraide, it has become a deeper part of my life.” “I...

Show Your Local Love for Greater Montreal
Campaign 2021 kicks off! Centraide invites you to Show Your Local Love to support its network of community agencies and...

Newcomers
New life, new challenges. Greater Montreal is a place that brings together people from a wide variety of cultures, ethnocultural...

Connecting is fundamental
Loretta found out about Centraide through a workplace campaign and has been a Leader Donor for 16 years now. “How...

Neighbourhood Tour – Côte-des-Neiges
A brief history During the first two centuries of its history, Côte-des-Neiges was a small, slow-growing village of tanners and...

Webinars : Our current and future challenges
The unprecedented COVID-19 crisis affects us all, but it particularly impacts vulnerable people who find themselves isolated, in distress, and...

Making the fight against poverty a true social project
As part of the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty on October 17, it is important to remember that...

Another new school year under the cloud of the pandemic
Reports from Montreal Hooked on School, a close partner of Centraide of Greater Montreal, clearly show that the pandemic has...

Neighbourhood Tour – Laval
A brief history With an estimated population of 437,413 in 2017, Laval is the third most populated city in Quebec,...

A victory for women thanks to the Mouvement Action-Chômage!
Six new moms represented by Mouvement Action-Chômage (MAC), a Centraide-supported group that advocates for workers and the unemployed, have won...

A new site to help us help each other
Just like us, you also care about our community. Welcome to our brand-new website for everyone who, like you, wants...

Understanding the phrase “the working poor”
I honestly don’t know where my children and I would have been if it hadn’t been for Centraide.I was making...

Black history month
February has officially been Black History Month for 25 years now. Every year, we use this month to highlight how Black communities...

Volunteering
Why volunteer? When you volunteer, your good actions come back around to benefit both you and your community. Volunteering brings...

After the health crisis, inflation strikes
Vulnerable populations have experienced intense hardship over the past two years, and the situation does not seem to be getting...

Supporting people with intellectual disabilities to build a more inclusive society
Centraide of Greater Montreal works tirelessly to make the most important social issues such as poverty and exclusion unignorable and...

Food insecurity
Going hungry in a crisis Food insecurity has never made headlines like it did in April in the midst of...

J’me fais une place en garderie: An agency that strengthens the family fabric
Parents in Greater Montreal have had to adapt and get creative when it comes to caring for their children during...

Webinar Wills and estates
Get informed to make the right choices for you On May 12, Centraide of Greater Montreal presented a webinar about...

Back to school
A return to school like no other… and one that is more difficult for vulnerable youth It’s back to class...

Street workers now intervene in the virtual world
Centraide of Greater Montreal is proud to support Travail de rue Île-de-Laval (TRIL), whose mission is to provide a safe...

Back-to-school budget challenge for families
Managing the back-to-school budget is a big challenge for some families. Their concern is legitimate, especially since some financial supports,...

The pandemic has hit teens hard
Nearly half of the 12- to 25-year-olds1 asked about their mental health in a January 2021 survey reported worrying signs...

A day camp to support the integration of newcomers
Moving to a new country introduces many challenges. One obstacle is the language barrier, which interferes with both academic and...

Food costs see largest increase in history
The cost of living is constantly going up. Without changing their habits, Quebec families will have paid more this year...

The impact of the pandemic on the elderly
On the occasion of International Day of Older Persons1, Centraide of Greater Montreal is taking the pulse of some of...

Discover Racine Croisée Solidarité SAWA
Centraide of Greater Montreal is proud to support and introduce you to Racine Croisée Solidarité SAWA, an agency that has...

Actions to improve housing on the South Shore
Greater Montreal residents with limited finances face particular barriers when it comes to housing. Given the very low vacancy rate...

Finding housing in Greater Montreal
Living in decent housing is a basic right—a right that is unfortunately not enjoyed by everyone. Current data about housing...

Finding the resources to ensure Benjamin reaches his full potential
“I began to suspect that something was wrong.” A Centraide supported-agency helped Isabelle find all the resources she needed to...

Making a planned gift without disadvantaging your family is possible!
When we think about the future, we want to make sure that our loved ones do not lack anything. Indeed,...

Childhood experiences lay the roots of a lifelong commitment
“It’s incredible to get home at night after spending three hours at an agency and receiving so much gratitude.”Francis is...

Women in situations of vulnerability
Women can face a plurality of situations of vulnerability: poverty, violence, mental health problems, addiction, a difficult immigration journey, simply...

Taking care of yourself to care for others
“Once you feel better, you can help others.”After I found mental health support for my daughter, I had some time...

School perseverance
Youth success is key to building a stronger and more prosperous Greater Montreal. It is also an important tool in...

Suicidal urges, learn to detect the warning signs
Le suicide frSuicide hits the families, friends and colleagues of the victims hard. For many, after the stupefaction and the...

Generosity
What if everyone did just one small thing...? The holidays are a time of abundance, which also means an abundance...

Social exclusion
Living on the margins. We all dream of living in an inclusive society that has a place for everyone. Unfortunately, some...

New ways to volunteer to meet the needs of vulnerable people
The pandemic has clearly not weakened our social fabric: in fact, it has only made us more close-knit. Certainly, we...

7 strategies to give kids the best possible start
For Early Childhood Week, we are voicing our strong support for our partners who strive to make early childhood a...

Helping people with disabilities reach their full potential
“I used to be afraid people would judge me because of my disability.”Maxime found a Centraide supported association that allows...

The Origins of Black History Month
Every year Canada celebrates Black History Month. This is an opportunity to highlight the achievements of Canadians from the Black...

Families are feeling the stress
One year after the health crisis and as the COVID-19 situation evolves, surveys and statistics are starting to reveal the...

How women are faring during Covid: Between inequality and vulnerability
While disparities already existed between men and women, the past year has created an even bigger gulf of inequality, as...

Help us warm the hearts of vulnerable people
While most of us spend December celebrating, sharing, and spending time with family and friends, so many others will go...

Regaining stability and hope when facing mental health issues
When Anne suffered a major depression, her life took a terrible downward spiral. Work leave, daily psychological suffering, constant anxiety....

Housing
Finding housing is not easy for everyone. Housing is not just an address. It’s a place where we can rest...

Escape the war and build a new life in Canada
“Before the war, we had a good life, and we were really happy.”Lucih and her family were supported by a...

Providing essential services to people like Suzanne
“When I came to, there were a lot of after-effects.”Suzanne grew up in a violent home environment. She started drinking...

An essential resource in Hochelaga-Maisonneuve
Carrefour Familial Hochelaga helps families develop a sense of autonomy, and regain their self-esteem. Carrefour Familial Hochelaga, a Centraide supported agency,...

Helping parents of autistic children
“I’m the mother of two autistic children.” A Centraide-supported agency helped Johanne overcome several challenges. Johanne is the mother of...

Summer camps during the pandemic
Great news for young people and families in Greater Montreal: Summer camps reopened on June 28. This is a welcome...

Feeding Greater Montreal : Keeping people fed during the crisis
While many people are using their extra time at home to cook, many more wonder how they are going to...

An agency that defends the rights of renters
With summer moving season just around the corner, the issue of housing has never been more timely. However, the challenges...

A great online gathering
#LocalLoveMTL Throughout the fall, the strength of our network came together in a grand online mosaic built in real time....

Help make local issues #UNIGNORABLE
Local issues such as poverty, education, hunger, access to decent housing, homelessness and social isolation can be easy to ignore. This...

Holidays during a pandemic
What if everyone did just one small thing ...? The holidays are never easy for the vulnerable, and this year’s...

Meet Mohamed, who proves that one citizen can do a whole lot
Mohamed developed resources that would encourage neighbourhood youth to stay in school. Having lived in Quebec since 1989, Mohamed wanted...

Heartfelt support for refugees
More than a month has passed since the start of the war in Ukraine, which has claimed thousands of lives...

Volunteering during a pandemic
Despite the pandemic, volunteers—who work every day in community agencies or directly with Centraide of Greater Montreal—have continued to show...

Meet Pierre, Executive Director of Corporation de L’Étincelle
Pierre G. Cartier has a singular conviction that guides everything he does: United, we are strong.Pierre G.Cartier is committed to...

With Meals on Wheels, even seniors living alone eat well
Although he’s always been in a good financial and social situation, Jean-Claude now relies on the help of the Centre...

Helping people in a situation of vulnerability
Our current health crisis is deepening inequalities. It has taken a severe toll on people experiencing poverty and social exclusion...

Meet Caroline, Executive Director of Corporation L’Espoir
Every day, Caroline and her team move mountains for the people they help. Thanks to Caroline’s drive and dedication, the...

A home that creates family ties
A pioneer in its field in Quebec that was founded in 1992, the Maison des Grands-Parents de Villeray fosters intergenerational...

Mental health
Another unprecedented crisis The data is clear: at the end of summer 2020, one in five Quebec adults was experiencing...

Homelessness
An ever-present, complex and diverse situation Winter has come, and it's time to dress as warmly as possible before leaving...

Regroupement Partage: New and ambitious food-security solutions
In the community sector, the shock of the pandemic has both accelerated the launch of new programs and showed how...

Keeping kids in school during a pandemic
School closures, alternate-day attendance in high schools, and the many upheavals brought about by the pandemic over the past year...

Finding sustenance from food… and family
Darquis lives in a food desert. He goes to a Centraide-supported agency to eat better and spend time with his...

How well do you know Greater Montreal?
Centraide invites all donors, community workers, social partners, students and other visitors to our website to test your knowledge about...

Making a legacy gift is simple and anyone can do it
Contrary to popular belief, most people can make a legacy gift regardless of their financial or family situation. In fact,...

Overcoming a painful past and help others
“In my culture it remains taboo to ask for help, because it’s seen as a personal failure.” When Atiya experienced...

The benefits of summer camps for young people
Summer camps are where lasting memories are made. But an often-overlooked aspect of these camps is the positive impact they...

Vert l’Harmonie: Transforming a Mercier-Ouest HLM for the better
In Mercier-Ouest, residents of the HLM La Pépinière are sowing and growing a solid network of mutual aid thanks to...

A dream comes true
“Once you accept your situation, you can get help and move forward.” “My financial problems were overwhelming. They were all...

Meeting challenges : help tailored to our reality
Challenges are still immense in Greater Montreal, the epicentre of the country's epidemic and home to half of all Quebecers...

Once homeless, Samuel now has dreams of his own
“I lived in one place after the other, worked one job after another, and I’m proud to say that today...

Making sound investments
COVID-19 has triggered an outbreak of needs among community agencies that provide essential services. Read about how our Emergency Fund...

The Baobab Familial: a variety of family support services
“We see a lot of little victories, here: children who start to speak French, to socialize, who enter the school...

Helping consumers who are living through difficult periods
The strategies used by Option consommateurs aim at the autonomy of individuals.Option consommateurs has been working for nearly 35 years...

La Maisonnée and Nasim, a story of help and sharing
“I really think everything I’ve been able to accomplish is thanks to all the help I got.”When she first arrived...

Getting back on track thanks to housing resources
Philippe had a good life with his wife and two children before depression took everything away. He lost his job...