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Thanks to your support and trust, Centraide can increase its action to fight poverty and social exclusion in all Greater Montreal neighbourhoods and communities. Every donation is important. When added to thousands of others, your gift becomes a powerful force to improve the living conditions of vulnerable people. Personal donation...

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. Once realized, these valuable contributions are then invested in...

Major philanthropists choose Centraide to contribute to the social development of Greater Montreal and provide a safety net for vulnerable members of the population. Their enthusiasm and generosity are a great source of strength. Major Donors contribute to Centraide with personal donations of $10,000 or more. They form a network...

Centraide of Greater Montreal (“CGM”) is committed to protecting your privacy. Last update: September 15, 2023. This policy concerns you and describes how we collect, use, communicate and protect your personal information on our website (the Site) and as part of our charitable activities. It also explains how you can...

Many donors motivated by the positive impact of their donation and a desire to make a difference in Greater Montreal join the Leader ranks. Their continual engagement allows us to plan for the future. Leaders contribute to Centraide through personal donations of $1,200 to $9,999. Together they form a network...

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,...

Before determining which agencies and collective actions to support, Centraide establishes an investment strategy with broad guidelines on the use of the donations it receives, i.e. funding level and duration, distribution throughout the territory and among different needs (food security, mental health, seniors, youth).  We began reviewing our investment strategy...

Welcome to our media section! Would you like to know more about what we do and what we’ve achieved? Do you want our perspective on current issues? Read our latest news releases, opinion letters, and media reports. This section includes tools for the media as well. For all interview requests...

There are a myriad of good reasons and multiple ways to get involved with Centraide. Whether you make a donation, launching a campaign, becoming a loaned representative, or volunteering in your community, your commitment is invaluable.  

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...

Chairmanship of the Technology, Data, Analytics and Donor Relations Committee Members of the Technology, Data, Analytics and Donor Relations Committee

As committed and influential philanthropists, the volunteers of the Major Donors cabinet are the driving force behind the Major Donations campaign. Each member of the cabinet leads a team of volunteers. Chair of the cabinet Alain B. Auclair's Team Grégoire Baillargeon's Team Mary-Dailey Desmarais' Team Laurent Ferreira's Team Norman Hébert,...

The Loaned Representative Program lets Centraide benefit from additional human resources without adding management costs. During the critical period of the annual campaign, Loaned Representatives work with the Centraide team to provide support and guidance to workplace fundraising campaign organizers. You can participate in two ways: loan an employee or...

As leaders from a variety of business sectors, Campaign Cabinet volunteers enlist the collaboration of companies and organizations in Greater Montreal. Each member of the cabinet is responsible for a specific sector and leads his or her own team of volunteers. 2023 Campaign Co-Chairs 2023 Campaign Cabinet Members The campaign...

Centraide’s inspired and diverse permanent staff work tirelessly to contribute their best to social and community development in Greater Montreal. Mangement team members Claude Pinard President and Executive Director of Centraide of Greater Montreal [email protected] Claude Pinard has been President and Executive Director of Centraide of Greater Montreal since July...

The mission of the Centraide of Greater Montreal Foundation is to build and grow significant ongoing capital. Bequests, life insurance policies, endowment funds and other forms of planned gifts to Centraide are invested in the Foundation, which ensures that these donations grow over time to provide Centraide with sustainable income....

Forward-thinking and daring, the volunteer members on the Board of Directors determine the overall direction for Centraide of Greater Montreal. Responsibility, integrity, and transparency guide their deliberation and decision-making process. Chairmanship of the Board of Directors Committee Members of the Board of Directors Committee *Member of the executive committee Committees...

We can count on the support of those who follow us from our website, social networks, newsletters, and direct mail. The invaluable support of the individuals in the community inspires us day after day. The individuals in the community contribute to Centraide through one-time or monthly personal donations. Every donation...

Your generosity gives us the power to improve the quality of life in our community. By acting here, with heart, you are helping to break the cycle of poverty and social exclusion in Greter Montreal.

A team that does good Inspired and diversified, the Centraide team works tirelessly to fight poverty and exclusion in Greater Montreal. Our team works in concert with a number of volunteers and partners from economic, social, and community sectors. Apply for job offers Why work at Centraide? At Centraide, we...

Several businesses and organizations in Greater Montreal are opening their doors to Centraide workplace campaigns. Join the many organizations that have decided to position themselves as social change makers in their communities. You have different ways to take part in the Centraide campaign, such as through a corporate donation, an...