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Living in a situation of poverty
Greater Montreal is home to the majority (60%) of Quebeckers living in poverty.1. Above the low-income threshold but still poor...

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...

Five questions about the groups most at risk of poverty
The risk of poverty varies with people’s life circumstances and is higher among some groups compared to others. These risks,...

Test your knowledge of poverty
Living in a situation of poverty means not having money to meet your basic needs, such as housing, food, clothing...

Social exclusion
Some population groups are more at risk of social exclusion than others. They may experience this exclusion Due to their:...

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....

Sustainable development: a core value for Centraide
Sustainable development is a core value for Centraide that is expressed both within the organization and in the community through...

A new school year, the same inequality: Challenges for young Montrealers
All kids are back to school, but they don’t all face the same challenges. School continues to be a place...

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...

School perseverance
Youth success is key to building a stronger and more prosperous Greater Montreal. It is also an important tool in...

50 years of food security
Centraide grows generosity Over the past fifty years, Greater Montreal has been the seedbed for different food security innovations—such as...

Women who work to raise up other women
Women make up the majority of the workforce in the community sector. They play a crucial role in improving the...

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...

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...

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...

Leaving a lasting impact through planned giving
Nicholas Bellows, Jennifer Paquet, Amelia Bellows and Juliette Bellows. When Jennifer Paquet and her husband sat down to talk about...

Childhood experiences lay the roots of a lifelong commitment
“It’s incredible to get home at night after spending three hours at an agency and receiving so much gratitude.”Francis is...

Back to school
A return to school like no other… and one that is more difficult for vulnerable youth It’s back to class...

Generosity
What if everyone did just one small thing...? The holidays are a time of abundance, which also means an abundance...

Je Passe Partout: An agency shaped, energized and guided by collective action
Je Passe Partout’s story began in 1985, the International Year of Youth, with the creation of the Hochelaga-Maisonneuve youth roundtable....

RAPSIM: A network of solidarity to fight homelessness
The Réseau d'aide aux personnes seules et itinérantes de Montréal (RAPSIM) is Quebec's largest regional association of agencies that work...

Holiday Calendar
Today is December 1, or Day 1 of our year-end calendar filled with ideas about how you can spread some...

Back-to-school season presents many challenges for vulnerable populations
As the school year approaches, vulnerable people and families in the Greater Montreal area face multiple stressors: inflation, kids falling...

Holidays in the red
A brief but powerful glimpse into the real experience of people in a situation of poverty While the holidays are...

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...

From plant to plate: Understanding local food systems
On the Island of Montreal, more than one in five people (21%) struggles to get enough healthy food to eat....

Helping people in a situation of vulnerability
Our current health crisis is deepening inequalities. It has taken a severe toll on people experiencing poverty and social exclusion...

Demand on the agencies we support is exploding
Higher demand, less funding and rising costs: this is the challenge facing community agencies in Greater Montreal. The health crisis...

Women in situations of vulnerability
Women can face a plurality of situations of vulnerability, which can include poverty, violence, mental health problems, addiction, a difficult...

A Post-Pandemic Deep Dive into Motivation and Academic Success
At the start of the health crisis in March 2020, we assumed, based on the expertise of the community agencies...

Record inflation is endangering food security and putting people at risk
Inflation affects everyone, and it’s nearly impossible to talk about food without talking about how much more expensive it is...

This holiday season, let’s all lend a hand
Fueled by rising inflation, skyrocketing rents, lack of access to affordable housing, social housing and housing for families, Centraide has...

Jeux de l’entraide: Creative Solutions for the Community
On Friday, November 1st, the National Bank offices came alive for the very first edition of the Jeux de l’entraide....

50 years of solidarity: What Centraide means to Martin Boire
The Corporation de développement communautaire de l'agglomération de Longueuil (CDC AL) has been an undeniable leader in the territory's social...

Meet Bob, a chef who does a whole lot with just a little
Chef Bob is making it easier for people access to healthy meals. Thanks to Chef Bob’s contribution, 57,000 kg of food...

Leaving Honduras for a Better Life
Sometime in 2017, Wendy Raudales and her husband were in Honduras working at the business they had started a few...

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...

A safety net for families
Known as “family houses” or family community agencies, these centres are found in most Greater Montreal neighbourhoods. Some examples include...

Five questions to a volunteer: Leonidas Assogba
Leonidas Assogba has been a board member for the Foundation Centraide of Greater Montreal for two years. Centraide of Greater...

How women are faring during Covid: Between inequality and vulnerability
While disparities already existed between men and women, the past year has created an even bigger gulf of inequality, as...

A victory for women thanks to the Mouvement Action-Chômage!
Six new moms represented by Mouvement Action-Chômage (MAC), a Centraide-supported group that advocates for workers and the unemployed, have won...

Nadine Renaud-Tinker and Mirko Bibic call for solidarity
Discover the vision and commitment of our 2024 campaign co-chairs, Nadine Renaud-Tinker and Mirko Bibic, as they share their motivation...

Refugees and asylum seekers: An unprecedented surge
Every day around the world, people leave their homes and countries with the hope of finding a better and safer...

50 years of solidarity, generosity and social impact
Centraide shines a light on a year of celebrations For over 50 years, we have built bridges between people, created...

50 years of solidarity: What Centraide means to Charles Fillion
Founded in 1973, the Centre St-Pierre (CSP) has stood out as a pillar of social action in Montreal. It aims...

Curbcut Montreal: Discover this new socio-demographic data platform
The Vital Signs on housing report has generated a lot of interest. Produced by the Institut du Québec at the...

The hidden face of homelessness
We’ve been talking about homelessness more and more in recent years, as the phenomenon is not only getting worse in...

7 strategies to give kids the best possible start
For Early Childhood Week, we are voicing our strong support for our partners who strive to make early childhood a...

Black history month
February has officially been Black History Month for 25 years now. Every year, we use this month to highlight how Black communities...

Supporting people with intellectual disabilities to build a more inclusive society
Centraide of Greater Montreal works tirelessly to make the most important social issues such as poverty and exclusion unignorable and...

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...

Why donate to Centraide
It is essential that the most important social issues, such as poverty and social exclusion, be brought to light. If...

Discover Racine Croisée Solidarité SAWA
Centraide of Greater Montreal is proud to support and introduce you to Racine Croisée Solidarité SAWA, an agency that has...

Meeting challenges : help tailored to our reality
Challenges are still immense in Greater Montreal, the epicentre of the country's epidemic and home to half of all Quebecers...

The impact of the pandemic on the elderly
On the occasion of International Day of Older Persons1, Centraide of Greater Montreal is taking the pulse of some of...

Homelessness in a perfect storm
People experiencing homelessness are being hit hard by the 5th COVID wave sweeping through Greater Montreal due to the Omicron...

An agency that defends the rights of renters
With summer moving season just around the corner, the issue of housing has never been more timely. However, the challenges...

Food costs see largest increase in history
The cost of living is constantly going up. Without changing their habits, Quebec families will have paid more this year...

How do your donations get where they need to go?
Every dollar entrusted to Centraide improves the living conditions and quality of life of vulnerable people and families in Greater...

The benefits of summer camps for young people
Summer camps are where lasting memories are made. But an often-overlooked aspect of these camps is the positive impact they...

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...

A day camp to support the integration of newcomers
Moving to a new country introduces many challenges. One obstacle is the language barrier, which interferes with both academic and...

Housing: An essential need that is getting more difficult to meet
Greater Montreal is grappling with a severe housing crisis. Zoom in on the situation How much does it cost to...

Show Your Local Love for Greater Montreal
Campaign 2021 kicks off! Centraide invites you to Show Your Local Love to support its network of community agencies and...

Food insecurity
Going hungry in a crisis Food insecurity has never made headlines like it did in April in the midst of...

Help make local issues #UNIGNORABLE
Local issues such as poverty, education, hunger, access to decent housing, homelessness and social isolation can be easy to ignore. This...

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...

One in seven fathers needs help
The Regroupement pour la Valorisation de la Paternité (RVP) has chosen the simple question Hey Dad, do you need help?...

Food Integration Baskets
Food as a way to integrate newcomers A big change that newcomers often face is at the grocery store. When...

L’Allée Léo Toy Library
A new space where kids and adults can play An open and inclusive parent-child play space along with games and...

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...

What does the Vital Signs report reveal about housing in Montreal?
Since 2006, the Foundation of Greater Montreal has published the Vital Signs of Greater Montreal reports to inform, unite and...

An inspiring story of a mother and her child facing disability
In 2016, Sofia came to Quebec with the dream of settling in a new country and getting her equivalency in...

Shared celebrations
What Dalia, Marie, Max, Potisa and Naima are planning for the holidays We recently caught up with Dalia, Marie, Max, Potisa and Naima,...

Let’s dream of a more unified Greater Montreal
As the holiday season approaches, Centraide of Greater Montreal invites you to take part in a special celebration of solidarity...

A visit to a food aid agency
The Service d'aide communautaire (SAC) Anjou welcomes hundreds of families living with food insecurity every week. This community agency's food...

Centraide of Greater Montreal invests $1.7 million in emergency food assistance
Soaring housing and grocery costs are placing extraordinary strain on the population and, by extension, on the agencies that provide...

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...

LGBTQIA2S+ communities at greater risk of discrimination and marginalization
While Quebec and Canada enjoy a good reputation on the international stage for their position on the rights and freedoms...

Test your knowledge of housing
The housing crisis currently gripping Greater Montreal is impacting thousands. It is exacerbating the vulnerability of more and more people...

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...

Four good reasons to volunteer
When you volunteer, your good actions come back around to benefit both you and your community. Volunteering brings great personal...

“Benado helped me feel confident again.”
At 26 years old, Magalie is now a manager at a furniture company, a position her younger self never thought...

Marie Turcotte and Ex aequo clear away barriers
Marie Turcotte has been fighting for the rights of people with motor disabilities for over 30 years. Today, she is...

A fresh start to build a better life for her son
Dalia moved out of her family’s home and headed for Montreal when she was still a teenager. “I was 17...

Growing the hope of a better life
Max discovered the Nouvelle-Ère Pie-X Community Garden, a project by Enfant d’abord, while waiting for his first work permit in...

A Story of Hope: How TRÎL is changing lives
"Oh, stop right there, you're talking about me." This quote from a member of Travail de Rue de l'Île de...

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...

Overcoming a path full of obstacles
Gustavo was a biology teacher in Colombia when he started receiving threats about remarks he supposedly made. His safety, as...

50 years of solidarity: What Centraide means to Yves Bellavance
A leading figure in local collective action in Montreal, Yves Bellavance has headed the Coalition montréalaise des Tables de quartier...

Fighting to keep your home
Naima’s first notice came in winter 2019 after a neighbouring apartment was damaged by a fire. Naima’s family had to...

50 years of solidarity: What Centraide means to Hélène Lapierre
In the summer of 1998, Hélène Lapierre took over the reins at the Centre du Vieux Moulin in LaSalle. Since...

Five questions for Catherine Tremblay, Associate, Philanthropic Development
Catherine Tremblay has been an Associate, Philanthropic Development (APD), for Centraide since its 2019 campaign. Her employer, Correctional Service of...

Getting involved in your community to feel less isolated
As the mother of a young adult, Natacha didn’t think that the activities at La Maison des Familles were for...

The Depot: in the heart of Notre-Dame-de-Grâce for over three decades
Centraide and The Depot Community Food Centre have been working together since 1986, when the NDG Community Council created The...

Community agencies step up to help implement government’s catch-up plan
Earlier this year, the Quebec government announced an ambitious catch-up plan to help students make up for class time lost...

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...

Finding a new purpose in life
After growing up and studying in Montreal, Potisa returned to Greece in the early 90s. She had several interesting jobs...

Fourchettes de l’Espoir: Necessary meals with a side of essential support for vulnerable families
Given the sharp increase in inflation, Fourchettes de l’Espoir welcomes many families in difficult circumstances. “We help many families who...

50 years of solidarity: What Centraide means to Anait Aleksanian
Since 2010, Anait Aleksanian has headed up the Centre d'appui aux communautés immigrantes (CACI) in Ahuntsic-Cartierville. After moving to Quebec...

Dynamo: Creating social change through collaboration
Since its founding, Dynamo has stood out as a pillar of social change. This consulting firm uses its collaborative focus...

An asylum seeker who is changing things for the better in Saint-Michel neighbourhood
In May 2008, Mariana awoke to find herself in the hospital after being beaten violently by her husband, to the...

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,...

The Maison de la famille de Saint-Léonard: A communal space to improve community life
In Saint-Léonard, the Maison de la famille plays a unique role as a true hub where families from all backgrounds...

Homelessness
Given the housing crisis in Greater Montreal and the alarming increase in visible homelessness, Centraide is firmly committed to tackling...

BCHM: A pillar of Montreal’s Haitian community
At the Bureau de la communauté haïtienne de Montréal (BCHM), a whole community is at work every day to help...

A fun, educational summer for young Allophones in Montreal
This summer, nearly 600 Allophone students in primary and secondary school on the Island of Montreal are taking part in...

La maison des Grands-Parents de Villeray : One agency, multiple generations
For over 30 years, La Maison des Grands-Parents de Villeray has been a key stakeholder in promoting intergenerational connections in Quebec....

The invisible cost of housing
Marie’s story could be anyone’s. She was a 41-year-old mother of three when she started her own business. What she...

Comité logement Rive-Sud: Supporting tenants during the housing crisis
Quebec is going through a housing crisis that is producing human tragedy. Vulnerable people in particular are struggling in the...

Ex aequo: Finding daily gains to daily challenges
Greater Montreal is home to thousands of people with motor impairments who face many obstacles as they navigate their daily...

CSAI: Providing agile services for newcomers
The Centre social d’aide aux immigrants (CSAI) has been helping newcomers make Greater Montreal their home since 1947. Lida Aghasi,...

50 years of generosity: Veronica Lopez’s experience
Veronica Lopez is the Executive Director of Cloverdale Multi-Ressources, an agency that works with families from no fewer than 35...

A quick chat with the co-chairs of Centraide’s 50th campaign
What inspires Janie C. Béïque and Guy Cormier in their role as co-chairs of Centraide of Greater Montreal’s 50th campaign?...

When vulnerable children go back to school: 5 questions about their specific challenges and obstacles
Back to school is always filled with many emotions—for students and parents alike! The new school year holds the promise...

Macadam Sud: Where young people make a fresh start
When life knocks them down, kids need places like Macadam Sud. Based on the South Shore, this agency is much...

Five questions for Brett Pineau, Executive Director of the Native Frienship Centre of Montreal
On September 30, Canada will mark National Day of Truth and Reconciliation to recognize the tragic impacts of residential schools...