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National Philanthropy Day: A tribute to our donors
The diverse people who donate to Centraide are invaluable to helping Greater Montreal change, evolve, adapt and grow with its...
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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...
![Celebrating 50 years of social impact, solidarity and generosity Celebrating 50 years of social impact, solidarity and generosity](https://www.centraide-mtl.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Visuel-Blogue-410x230.jpg)
Celebrating 50 years of social impact, solidarity and generosity
By Ursule Leonowicz Since its first campaign in 1974, Centraide of Greater Montreal has made generosity a powerful mechanism for...
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Connecting is fundamental
Loretta found out about Centraide through a workplace campaign and has been a Leader Donor for 16 years now. “How...
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Need some good news?
Our donors have outdone themselves and helped Centraide set a new record! Although the pandemic has turned many things in...
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Why donate to Centraide
It is essential that the most important social issues, such as poverty and social exclusion, be brought to light. If...
![Our new co-chairs are mobilizing for Centraide’s 2021 campaign Our new co-chairs are mobilizing for Centraide’s 2021 campaign](https://www.centraide-mtl.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Article-de-blog-410x230.png)
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...
![Making a legacy gift is simple and anyone can do it Making a legacy gift is simple and anyone can do it](https://www.centraide-mtl.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/VM-Dons-planifies-410x230.png)
Making a legacy gift is simple and anyone can do it
Did you know that most people can make a legacy gift regardless of their financial or family situation? In fact,...
![Food insecurity: When emergency becomes the new normal Food insecurity: When emergency becomes the new normal](https://www.centraide-mtl.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/VM-SNAC-410x230.jpg)
Food insecurity: When emergency becomes the new normal
In July 2022, our team shot a video at the Service de nutrition et d'action communautaire (SNAC) in Ahuntsic. At...
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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...
![Planned giving: a promise for the future Planned giving: a promise for the future](https://www.centraide-mtl.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/VM-Louise-Rochette-410x230.jpg)
Planned giving: a promise for the future
When talking about her life, Louise Rochette says she is grateful for her good fortune. “I feel very privileged,” she...
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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....
![Giving to Centraide means giving back to all of society Giving to Centraide means giving back to all of society](https://www.centraide-mtl.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Gabarit_Visuel_Moteur_Blogue-EN-410x230.png)
Giving to Centraide means giving back to all of society
For this special year marking our 50th anniversary, we are launching a new ad campaign that will run for two...
![Feeding Greater Montreal : Keeping people fed during the crisis Feeding Greater Montreal : Keeping people fed during the crisis](https://www.centraide-mtl.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Manger-en-periode-de-crise-410x230.jpg)
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...
![How well do you know Greater Montreal? How well do you know Greater Montreal?](https://www.centraide-mtl.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/jeuquestionnaire_F_rev-410x230.jpg)
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...
![Caroline Bougie, an outstanding business volunteer Caroline Bougie, an outstanding business volunteer](https://www.centraide-mtl.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/VM-Caroline-Bougie.jpg)
Caroline Bougie, an outstanding business volunteer
Caroline Bougie has been President of the Board of Directors of Centraide of Greater Montreal since 2022. In addition to...
![Every day, Centraide of Greater Montreal helps thousands of people rise up Every day, Centraide of Greater Montreal helps thousands of people rise up](https://www.centraide-mtl.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/2022_PubPrintemps_blogue_itinerance_792x416_Ang-410x230.jpg)
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...
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Break the social isolation of family caregivers
A vibrant, effervescent woman, Ginette has been retired for 11 years. However, for the past four years, she has been...
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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...
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A great online gathering
#LocalLoveMTL Throughout the fall, the strength of our network came together in a grand online mosaic built in real time....
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Let Centraide know about your planned gift and be an inspiration to others
Have you made a planned gift to Centraide in your will or are you considering it? If so, this is...
![Thinking about the future of Greater Montreal: a legacy for Centraide Thinking about the future of Greater Montreal: a legacy for Centraide](https://www.centraide-mtl.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/VM_Temoignage_France_Seguin-410x230.jpg)
Thinking about the future of Greater Montreal: a legacy for Centraide
I have been a steadfast supporter of Centraide all my life and, as I have watched the years go by,...
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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...
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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...
![Leaving a lasting impact through planned giving Leaving a lasting impact through planned giving](https://www.centraide-mtl.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/VM-Jennifer-Paquet-410x230.jpg)
Leaving a lasting impact through planned giving
When Jennifer Paquet and her husband sat down to talk about drafting a will after having their second daughter, the...
![50 Years of Support for Families 50 Years of Support for Families](https://www.centraide-mtl.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/VM-familles-410x230.jpg)
50 Years of Support for Families
Over the past fifty years, families have come to look very different from the days of our parents or grandparents....