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Not everyone has the same risk of poverty. Belonging to specific groups, such as a visible minority, as well as individual life circumstances, such as immigrating, being a single parent, living alone or not having a high school diploma, are all factors that increase the risk of poverty. These risks,...

Greater Montreal is home to the majority (60%) of Quebeckers living in poverty. How many people are in this situation? 315,000 people live below the low-income cut-off. Another 200,000 people earn only slightly more than this amount ($25,000, $26,000, $27,000) and are just as vulnerable to life’s uncertainties. What does...

Did you know that 60% of Quebeckers who are in a situation of poverty live in Greater Montreal? But what does it mean to be in a situation of poverty? Being in a situation of poverty means: Not having enough money to meet your essential needs.Example: Having to choose between...

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...

About Centraide of Greater Montreal   Centraide of Greater Montreal is a philanthropic organization that was founded in 1974 out of a desire to create an effective collective fundraising tool in Greater Montreal to support community agencies, which are key actors in the fight against poverty and social exclusion. Being...

To fulfill its mission of taking action together for an inclusive Greater Montreal without poverty, Centraide aims to speak out to influence the community and let people know how important it is to act on the causes of poverty and reduce its impacts. Thanks to its specialized social and philanthropic...

In 2023-2024, Centraide invested $73.2 million in 375 agencies and projects to help Greater Montreal communities. These investments go to four key areas: For young people's present and future success Discover Dalia's Story See the agencies that work in this area of action Breaking the cycle of poverty Growing up...

Every day, hundreds of thousands of people across Greater Montreal face challenges that compromise their well-being and dignity. Whether it's housing, food security, homelessness, poverty, social exclusion or staying in school, these issues are interrelated and call for collective, sustainable responses. By supporting a network of more than 375 community...

We are very proud and excited to present our first Theory of Change (TOC), which will serve as a blueprint toward transformative impact.  Every member of our team and many volunteers made valuable contributions to the TOC. We merged our ideas, expertise and passions to create a shared vision of...

Montreal, September 20, 2023 – Today, Centraide of Greater Montreal announced the launch of its 50th fundraising campaign and celebration of a half-century of social impact, solidarity and generosity for a better future. Since its first campaign in 1974, Centraide has become a key actor in the fight against poverty and...

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...

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...

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...

Every community is unique. By forming strong connections with each community, we are able to learn about their needs and help them address the challenges of poverty and exclusion. Our investments focus on four areas of action: Your community NEEDS YOU It’s impossible to imagine Centraide without the support of...

Centraide is proud to collaborate with a number of partners that support our mission and allow us to have greater impact and visibility.  Advertising partners Advertising partners Centraide can count on the generosity of a number of advertising partners to increase its visibility and help raise awareness about poverty and...

Centraide strives to help create a strong and supportive community fabric for vulnerable people. This commitment is reflected in Centraide’s constant pursuit of equity both in the funds it allocates to different neighbourhoods and the support it provides to agencies based on diverse socioeconomic and demographic realities. Territorial equity aims...

Centraide’s inspired and diverse permanent staff work tirelessly to contribute their best to social and community development in Greater Montreal. General Management 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 2021....

Access to decent and affordable housing has become a key issue in the fight against inequality and poverty. Greater Montreal’s housing crisis has exacerbated the vulnerability of many people and impacted other significant social problems, such as homelessness, child development, mental health, food security and domestic violence. The most recent...

A network of 375 community agencies, thousands of volunteers and a dedicated team that goes the extra mile to achieve meaningful results. Apply for job offers 3 great reasons to work at Centraide 1. A career serving the community  At Centraide, we are all working for the same cause. Together,...

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 will be invested in...

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

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.

The team at Centraide of Greater Montreal has been fighting poverty and social exclusion for nearly 50 years. We seize every opportunity and focus on innovative projects that contribute to the well-being of our community now and for generations to come. By being proactive and agile, our teams strategically respond...

A special message from Maud For our 2024 campaign, Maud Doualan, Vice President, Philanthropic Development at Centraide of Greater Montreal, has a message for you. Your renewed commitment is crucial to provide hope and transform lives. If you can, make a Leadership donation now. DONATE Your support transforms lives Hear...

At the heart of our mission is a team of passionate employees and volunteers who join forces in the fight against poverty and exclusion in the neighbourhoods and communities of Greater Montreal. Our employees and volunteers come from diverse backgrounds, share a variety of experiences and skills, and are driven...

©Dynamo Support Throughout the year, Centraide's social development counsellors maintain close relationships with Greater Montreal’s neighbourhoods and their roundtables, community agencies and other partners involved in the fight against poverty and social exclusion (e.g., schools, the health care network, the boroughs). ©Dynamo Collaboration Constantly working on the ground with neighbourhoods...

The agency and community-investment evaluation processes are supported by skilled volunteers who represent the community and are assisted by Centraide's social development team. For more information about this process, read this blog post: Each agency is evaluated based on the following basic principles: Other considerations The agency's mission is in...

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....

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...

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....

The following stories highlight the challenges facing vulnerable people in our community as well as the invaluable work of our network’s 375 community agencies that provide them with essential support throughout the year. Your commitment is crucial to provide hope and transform lives. Every donation allows agencies in our network to...

Each year, Centraide distributes a wide range of publications that support the value of our strategies in the fight against poverty and exclusion. Find them grouped into themes below.

A message from Denis For our 2024 campaign, Denis LaRue-Frechette, Director of Travail de Rue de l’Île de Laval (TRÎL), tells you a touching story from his personal experience. His testimonial gives voice to the lasting impact that support for vulnerable people can have. Your renewed commitment is crucial to...

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

What is the Laval Fund? The Laval Fund was created under an agreement between the Ville de Laval, the Centre intégré de santé et de services sociaux (CISSS) de Laval, and Centraide of Greater Montreal. With the goal of supporting initiatives in Laval’s devitalized and disadvantaged areas from 2023 to...

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...

Centraide of Greater Montreal’s 50th anniversary is a chance for us to reflect on the essential role that our organization plays in society and to understand the full scope of its contributions over time.  This anniversary will also prompt us to look ahead and think about what we need to...