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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...

Building on the experience gained over the past year and listening to the needs expressed by its partners, Centraide of Greater Montreal is launching for a second year a call for projects aimed at community organizations in its network that wish to develop mutualized projects. Mutualized projects provide a concrete...

Montreal’s unique approach to fighting poverty The Collective Impact Project (CIP) is a large-scale innovative initiative whose goal is to fight poverty and social exclusion in Montreal’s neighbourhoods. Initiated by the Lucie and André Chagnon Foundation and Centraide of Greater Montreal, the CIP channels the collective action of philanthropic, institutional, and community stakeholders. The project also harnesses collaboration...

As a public foundation, Centraide is proud to help support the operating costs of community agencies that act to create an inclusive and poverty-free Greater Montreal.  Centraide financially supports and works with: Local and regional community agencies that work in the social sector and that include rights advocacy and protection...

Centraide invests in the collective action and expertise of a diverse network of local and regional initiatives, bodies and agencies that work every day toward the goal of creating an inclusive, poverty-free Greater Montreal. Centraide uses stringent assessment criteria to ensure that each of these agencies shares its values and...

The Michèle Thibodeau-DeGuire Award recognizes the exceptional contribution of a great volunteer to Centraide of Greater Montreal. This award was created in honour of the woman who was president and executive director of the organization for over 20 years (1991-2012). Award winner 2026 For over 20 years, Caroline Bougie has...

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 Philanthropic Development Associate, or volunteering in your community, your commitment is invaluable.  

Monday, May 15, 2023, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Participant's Guide: Optimize your experience To get the most out of the Together for Housing event, download the Participant's Guide. With essential information on the day's goals, the housing situation in Greater Montreal, and other useful resources, this guide will help...

By supporting skill and leadership building at community agencies, Centraide aims to increase the impact of these agencies on improving living conditions and reducing poverty. The environment in which community agencies work is constantly changing and becoming more complex, which means they always need a multitude of new knowledge, skills and abilities....

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...

What is the South Shore Collective Action Fund? Centraide of Greater Montreal launched the South Shore Collective Action Fund to help this territory cope with its unique challenges in the areas of poverty and social inequality. With a budget of $1 million over two years (2025-2027), this fund will let local agencies...

A $400 MILLION INVESTMENT From the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, community service organizations, including charities, non-profits and Indigenous governing bodies, across Canada have shown impressive stamina and creativity in their response to the diverse and increasingly challenging needs of their communities.   The Government of Canada delivered the Community Services...

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...

Centraide of Greater Montreal stems from a group of charitable agencies that served different sectors of our community. It is the proud heir to a long tradition of community service. 50 years of solidarity & social impact