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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Centraide of Greater Montreal is proud to launch this call for community agencies in its network that want to develop mutualization projects. Mutualization projects let agencies maximize their impact, improve their client services and ultimately strengthen our social fabric. This initiative aims to: Encourage collaborative work Support the creation of...

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...

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.  

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....

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...

Since its creation in 2015, the CIP has provided a new collaborative model to better support Montreal neighbourhoods in their fight against poverty and social exclusion. The CIP aims to increase the impact of citizen involvement in neighbourhoods to have significant impacts on reducing poverty. To achieve this, Centraide brings...

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 Do you know Centraide of Greater Montreal? Centraide of Greater Montreal employees share...

To make the greatest possible impact on the lives of vulnerable people, we must prioritize actions and identify the agencies best suited to carry them out. Moving into the future: Find out about our goals for 2023-2024. Forge links within the community Forge links within the community Every community is...