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Emergency support for vulnerable people In March 2020, the COVID-19 Emergency Fund was created to help community agencies implement exceptional measures to assist isolated and vulnerable people hit hard by the health crisis. The fund was made possible thanks to donations from businesses, organizations and unions, foundations, municipalities and boroughs,...

A support to adapt and increase frontline services The Emergency Community Support Fund (ECSF) is a $350-million investment from the Government of Canada allocated through Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) to help vulnerable populations manage the impacts of COVID-19. The objective was to help agencies adapt and increase front-line...

Psychosocial, academic, and technological support for youth The Youth Project was initiated in April 2020 in response to school closures, which increased risks for isolated and marginalized youth, particularly the risk of dropping out of school. The project was made possible thanks to the financial support provided by the Lucie...

This directory presents all the community agencies that receive financial support from Centraide to take action against poverty and exclusion in the neighbourhoods, towns, and villages of Greater Montreal. To find agencies sort by name, territory, or area of activity or enter a postal code to list community agencies according...

No company can fix complex issues like poverty or bring about significant social change alone. Montreal neighbourhoods have been mobilizing for several years around collective actions to improve living conditions in their communities. Launched and coordinated by Centraide of Greater Montreal, the Collective Impact Project aims to increase the impact...

Planned giving donors are people who not only contribute to the annual campaign but also support Centraide’s mission over the long term, for example, by leaving a gift in their will, donating a life insurance policy, or creating an endowment fund. The Forever Fund is a circle of recognition to...

In addition to the $25.6 million agencies have received since March 2020 to help them financially during the COVID-19 pandemic, between 2020 and 2021, $49.3 million was invested in the communities of Greater Montreal through 350 agencies and community projects. These investments were structured around four areas of action. Support...

We work in concert with the largest companies and organizations in Greater Montreal, as well as their unions and employees, to create fundraising campaigns and win-win experiences. These collaborations result in positive benefits for all those involved, including organizations, donors, and Centraide. The remarkable commitment of companies, organizations, and their...

Special COVID-19 release Launched in the midst of a health crisis, the COVID-19 release of our innovative mapping tool provides a sociodemographic profile of our neighbourhoods, cities and towns. It also emphasizes food security agencies, which have seen a sharp rise in demand since the crisis started. By providing a...