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In 2006, Centraide of Greater Montreal, the Direction régionale de santé publique de Montréal and the Ville de Montréal partnered with the Coalition montréalaise des tables de quartier to create the Initiative montréalaise de soutien au développement social local (IMSDSL). The aim of this initiative is to support and strengthen...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

What is the Youth Success Project? The Youth Success Project is a collective initiative steered by the Centraides of Quebec in partnership with the Lucie and André Chagnon Foundation. Coordinated by Centraide of Greater Montreal, this project supports youth success by building the capacity of community agencies that help young...

Recent data from a Canada-wide Omnibus survey conducted by Léger for United Way Centraide Canada on financial anxiety reveals growing concern among respondents in Quebec about the province’s economic future. More than one in two Quebecers (54%) expect the province’s economic situation to worsen within the next six months, compared...

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...

The power of generosity Behind every dollar donated is a story—a person or family getting back on their feet and reclaiming their dignity. Every year, we help over 800,000 people through 375 community agencies and projects. But did you know that donating can also save you money come tax time? ✅ Thanks to the tax receipt, you can recover part of your donation as a non-refundable...

Event date: February 12, 2026 The Solidaires are back! Like every year, Solidaires is the perfect opportunity to announce the results of the annual campaign and highlight the incredible work accomplished by organizations in the community.  For the 2026 edition, we're inviting organizations to submit their applications in order to...

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...

Discover key facts 👩‍👧 Single-parent families – more common in the Wellington-de-l’Église sector30% of the neighbourhood’s families are single-parents, a rate comparable to the Montreal average (31%), representing 2,625 families. The picture varies by sector: 24% of families on Île-des-Sœurs (Nun’s Island) are single-parent, compared with 37% in the Wellington-de-l’Église...

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...

(L’Île-Bizard−Sainte-Geneviève, Pierrefonds−Roxboro and Dollard-des-Ormeaux) Discover key facts 📍 Population – young and family-oriented areaIn Montreal, the highest proportion of families with children (46%) is found in the north of the West Island. Except for Sainte-Geneviève (31%), where the proportion aligns with the Montreal average, other northern sectors stand out for their strong presence...

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...

Discover key facts 👩‍🦰 Population – strong presence of young adultsThe neighbourhood stands out for its population aged 18 to 34, who represent 41% of residents, a rate well above Montreal’s (26%). In contrast, children aged 0–17 and seniors aged 65 and over each account for only 10% of the...

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...

Discover key facts 👩‍👧 Single-parent families – strong presence, especially in Duff CourtExcept for Lachine-Ouest (28%), all sectors of Lachine show single-parent family rates significantly higher (39%) than the Montreal average (33%). This is particularly true in Duff Court, which has the highest proportion of single-parent families of all Montreal...

What is the Emergency Homelessness Assistance Fund? The Emergency Fund aims to assist community agencies working with the homeless population. This fund enables these agencies to continue their efforts in a context of increased needs. It is a response to an exceptional situation, requiring a rapid provision of resources to support those...

Discover key facts 👨🏻‍🦱 Population – overrepresentation of young adultsThe neighborhood stands out for its high proportion of young adults aged 18–34 (35%), above the Montreal average (26%). Children (0–17) and seniors are significantly less present than in the city overall. 👴 People living alone and solo seniors – strong...

(Centraide’s territory covers only part of the MRC, namely the cities of Carignan, Chambly and Saint-Basile-le-Grand.) Discover key facts 📍 Population – steady growth and strong presence of youthBetween 2016 and 2021, the MRC de La Vallée-du-Richelieu recorded population growth of +8%, a rate equivalent to that of the MRC...

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...

Discover key facts 📍 Poverty – more pronounced in Le Vieux-LongueuilThe Longueuil agglomeration counts 26,200 low-income residents, two-thirds of whom (17,525 people) live in the city of Longueuil, and nearly half (12,360 people) in Le Vieux-Longueuil borough. The low-income rate stands at 6% overall—slightly above the South Shore average (5%) but below Montreal’s (11%). It reaches 7%...

(Candiac, Châteauguay, Delson, La Prairie, Léry, Mercier, Saint-Constant, Saint-Isidore, Saint-Mathieu, Saint-Philippe and Sainte-Catherine) Discover key facts 📍 Population – growth and notable presence of youthBetween 2016 and 2021, the MRC de Roussillon recorded population growth of +8%, matching that of La Vallée-du-Richelieu. These two territories experienced the fastest growth among the five MRCs within Centraide’s territory,...

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...

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

Every year, Centraide invests in a vast network of 375 agencies and projects that work directly in Greater Montreal’s neighbourhoods. Centraide invests using a unique approach developed in the field for over 50 years to provide long-term support adapted to local realities, which is key to reducing poverty and social...

Discover key facts 📍Population – variable growth and diverse age structureBetween 2016 and 2021, the neighborhood’s population grew by 2.7%, slightly below the Montreal average (3.2%). Growth was much stronger in Cité-Jardin (+47%). The age structure varies by sector: young people are highly represented in Angus and Nouveau-Rosemont, while seniors...

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...

Allies are donors who contribute $10 per week ($520 per year) to help build a more inclusive, equitable and caring Greater Montreal. Through their gifts, they sustain a vast network of community agencies with deep local roots that deliver resources, support and hope to thousands of people every day. Who...